Scientific Advisory Panel

Established by by the World Meteorological Congress in 2019 (Resolution 10 (Cg-18)), the Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) provides forward-looking strategic advice on emerging challenges and opportunities related to WMO’s mandate in weather, climate, water and related environmental and social sciences for the purpose of long-term planning.  

SAP members attending the Fourth Session of the SAP in October 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland
See a current list of our experts and our Terms of Reference in the Contacts Directory.

About

Through consultation with the WMO Research Board, Technical Commissions, Regional Associations and other relevant bodies, SAP will: 

  • Develop recommendations to Congress and the Executive Council on scientific and technological matters concerning WMO’s mandate and research strategies based on best available evidence
  • Advise on technological and scientific advancements that could lead to new applications and services related to WMO core activities
  • Enhance the global standing and visibility of WMO as a leading scientific organization, driver of innovation and facilitator of international cooperation in the fields of weather, climate, water, ocean and related environmental and social sciences
  • Promote science vision, and its downstream trends, across WMO and among its Members

 

Activities

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