Bangkok, Thailand, 24-27 March 2026 — A representative of the Scientific-Information Centre of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (SIC ICSD) participated in the 64th Plenary Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), held at the headquarters of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
The session brought together approximately 300 delegates representing IPCC member governments and observer organizations from around the world. The primary objective of the meeting was to advance the Panel’s work under its Seventh Assessment Cycle (AR7).
During the four-day session, participants considered the review of the Principles and Procedures governing the work of the IPCC. These documents are reviewed every five years and are essential for ensuring the preparation of comprehensive, objective, transparent and scientifically robust assessments of climate change. It was agreed that consideration of this matter would continue at future sessions.
The Plenary also discussed the timeline for the preparation of the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7). While no final decision was taken, member governments expressed their intention to reach agreement on the timeline at the next session.
The Opening ceremony of the 64-th Plenary Session of IPCC. Photocredit to IPCC.
Particular attention was given to the financial situation and resource mobilization for the IPCC Trust Fund, which is financed through voluntary contributions from member governments and plays a key role in enabling the participation of developing countries and the scientific community in the work of the IPCC.
In addition, the Panel approved the work programme of the Task Group on Data Support for Climate Change Assessments.
The 64th session also marked the final Plenary for IPCC Secretary Abdalah Mokssit, who has led the Secretariat over the past decade. Participants expressed their appreciation for his strong commitment and significant contributions to the work of the Panel.
The participation of the SIC ICSD representative in this event contributes to strengthening regional cooperation among Central Asian countries on climate change and facilitates the integration of regional priorities into global scientific and policy processes.
The event supports the achievement of:
| Priority Area No 4 dedicated to SDG 13: “Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts” |
| 4.3 Assessment of climate risks and vulnerabilites through the application of corresponding models of a climate change impact on water resources, terrestrial ecosystems and natural disasters, tackling the development of state policies and strategies in this area. |