he IPCC was established to provide the
decision-makers and others interested in climate change with an
objective source of information about climate change. The
IPCC does not conduct any research nor does it monitor climate
related data or parameters. Its role is to assess on a comprehensive,
objective, open and transparent basis the latest scientific, technical
and socio-economic literature produced worldwide relevant to the
understanding of the risk of human-induced climate change, its
observed and projected impacts and options for adaptation and
mitigation. IPCC reports should be neutral with respect to policy,
although they need to deal objectively with policy relevant scientific,
technical and socio economic factors. They should be of high scientific
and technical standards, and aim to reflect a range of views,
expertise and wide geographical coverage.