The session was part of a new series that aims to strengthen the participation of contributors from the Global South to IPCC Assessment Reports. Such a move would ensure that the IPCC reports include a broad knowledge base, thus increasing their comprehensiveness and policy relevance. In particular, this first webinar aimed at inform ing climate experts and representatives from IAP member academies about the process of nominating authors for IPCC Assessment Reports.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has opened a call for nominations for authors of its upcoming reports. These reports provide scientific assessments of climate change, its impacts and possible responses. Contributions from experts in low- and middle-income countries remain underrepresented, and this initiative aims to improve participation. Diversity is a top priority of the IPCC and participation in terms of both gender and geographical distribution has improved over the years. However, experts from the Global South are particularly urged to apply to strengthen the representation of countries and regions. Following the IAP webinar on 1 April, we are sharing key resources and next steps for those interested in being nominated as authors for the IPCC Seventh Assessment Report (AR7). With deadlines fast approaching, we encourage all eligible experts to apply as soon as possible.

IPCC Nomination Process - Application Steps:

• Download the Nomination Form: The .xlsx form must be completed in full, with up to five chapter selections. You can download it here.
• Prepare a CV: A 2–4 page CV in .pdf format (max 2MB) is required.
• Submit Your Application: Completed forms and CVs should be sent to National Focal Points or through an IPCC Observer Organisation.

List of National Focal Points
If your country is not on the list, you can apply through an IPCC Observer Organisation:
List of IPCC Observer Organisations

Submission Deadlines:

IPCC Deadline: 17 April 2025
National Focal Points may have earlier deadlines, e.g.:

• Kenya Deadline: 14 April 2025
• Italy Deadline: 10 April 2025

Nominees should check the deadlines set by their National Focal Points and ensure timely submission.

Available Roles:

• Review Editor: Oversees how chapter authors address expert comments, identifies reviewers, and advises on contentious issues.
• Lead Author: Contributes to specific sections of a chapter.
• Coordinating Lead Author: Coordinates work on major sections of the report.

Authors are responsible for contributing content such as text, figures and tables, responding to review comments, and participating in both in-person Lead Author Meetings and online chapter meetings.

Read and download all the information to apply to the IPCC Call for Nominations of Authors here.

IAP Webinar Overview

The IAP webinar explained the IPCC nomination process and the steps involved in the preparation of an IPCC report. Speakers included:

• Peter McGrath, IAP Secretariat Coordinator, provided an overview of the initiative.
• Anna Pirani, IPCC National Focal Point for Italy, spoke about the role of National Focal Points.
• Ladislaus Chang’a, Vice Chair of the IPCC, discussed climate science and meteorology.
• Patricia Nying’uro, IPCC National Focal Point for Kenya, outlined the science-policy interface.
• Aditi Mukherji, Platform Director at CGIAR, addressed the need for broader representation in climate research.

The event was recorded. The video and a summary will be made available on the IAP website in the upcoming days. Read more here.