RT null T1 WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – Report of the First Session of the IPCC Bureau A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 World Meteorological Organization, K1 climate change YR 1989 FD 1989 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29384 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29384 NO This report details the proceedings of the first session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Bureau, held in February 1989 to coordinate global climate assessments. Established following a United Nations General Assembly resolution, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was tasked with evaluating the state of climate science, environmental and socio-economic impacts, and potential response strategies. The meeting established an eighteen-month work plan for three specialised working groups, prioritising the creation of a comprehensive assessment report to inform policy. Furthermore, the Bureau focused on increasing expert participation from developing nations and preparing for the Second World Climate Conference. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 19, 2026