SCOPE
Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment
Type of Structure: |
committee / commission |
Regional Scope: |
global
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Parent Organisations: |
UNESCO.UN |
Child Organisations: |
DIVERSITAS, SCOPE-Switzerland
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Duration : |
1969 to present |
Contact Address: |
no office contact defined |
General information and objectives
Today, SCOPE experts interact in a worldwide knowledge network that is cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary and independent
- to identify and provide scientific analyses of emerging environmental challenges and opportunities caused by or impacting on humans and the environment;
- to review the current scientific understanding of environmental issues and identify priorities for future research;
- to address policy and development needs and to inform options and recommendations for environmentally-sound policy and management strategies.
The SCOPE scientific programme is a robust science-driven agenda relevant to policy development and resource management
- responding to regional priorities to deliver insights of global significance
- providing rapid assessments of key environmental issues
- guiding research processes, based on partnerships
- linking research outputs to end users
Last update: 5/6/22
Source of data: ProClim- Research InfoSystem (1993-2024)
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