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 10 March 2010
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Scientists to review work of climate change panel

10/03/2010

An independent group of scientists and other experts will be reviewing the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the IPCC.

Climate change graphic

Climate change graphic

Several errors brought to light over the last few months have led some to question the accuracy of the Panel's assessments. But UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who along with the head of the IPCC, initiated the comprehensive review of the Panel's work, told journalists Wednesday he had seen no credible evidence that challenged the main conclusions of the Panel's last report issued in 2007.

" Let me be clear: the threat posed by climate change is real. Nothing that has been alleged or revealed in the media recently alters the fundamental scientific consensus on climate change. Nor does it diminish the unique importance of the IPCC's work."

Mr. Ban called for full transparency, accuracy and objectivity in order to minimize the potential for any errors as the IPCC prepares its Fifth Assessment Report.

The independent review will be conducted by the InterAcademy Council, an international scientific organization. It will be conducted completely independent of the UN.

Diane Bailey,UN Radio.

(duration: 1'21") 

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Cut 1

" Let me be clear: the threat posed by climate change is real. Nothing that has been alleged or revealed in the media recently alters the fundamental scientific consensus on climate change. Nor does it diminish the unique importance of the IPCC's work."
Duration: 00:00:22

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Cut 2

"The scientific basis for climate action remains as strong as ever. Indeed, evidence collected since the 2007 report suggests climate change is accelerating. The need for action is all the more urgent. We need to act based on the best possible science. We need to ensure full transparency, accuracy and objectivity, and minimize the potential for any errors going forward."
Duration: 00:00:33

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Cut 3

"Of course, climate science is not static. New discoveries are being made that increase our overall understanding of how the climate is changing. We must be clear about what we know and also about where there is uncertainty.We must communicate transparently and debate intelligently.Too much is at stake. Climate change is harming our planet's systems.People are increasingly at risk. How much risk, when and where ... these are critical questions that scientists continue to grapple with. That is why it is imperative we have the best possible science to inform climate policy."
Duration: 00:00:48