IPCC seeks outside independent review amid criticism of report

London, Feb 28 (PTI) Under fire over "errors" in its key
report on global warming, the Nobel prize-winning UN panel on
climate change led by Indian scientist R K Pachauri has sought
an independent outside review on how it prepares assessments.

"The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)
strives to ensure that its procedures for use of published
material in the preparation of its assessment reports are
followed in all respects. But we recognise the criticism that
has been levelled at us and the need to respond," Pachauri
said in a statement.
While embarking on the preparation of the panel's Fifth
Assessment Report, Pachauri said it was the intention of the
IPCC that an independent committee of distinguished experts
evaluate means by which IPCC procedures must be implemented
fully and that they should also examine any changes in
procedure that may be required.
His statement came days after IPCC conveyed its decision
to governments to form an independent committee to review its
procedures in the wake of criticism of its 2007 report.
Pachauri, who has also come under fire for his
stewardship of the body and alleged conflict of interest, has
admitted only one mistake, a discredited prediction that the
glaciers of the Himalayas would entirely melt away by 2035,
for which the IPCC has already apologised.
Since the error surfaced there have been several calls
for investigations into the work of the IPCC and resignation
of Pachauri, which he has refused to heed. (More) PTI AKJ
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