SCOPE projects develop state-of-the-art scientific reviews of key environmental issues. They are initiated by one or more Members (Member Countries and Scientific Unions) and submitted to the General Assembly and the Executive Committee for review and approval.

A Scientific Advisory Committee establishes the objectives and oversees the conduct of the project workplan.

The 3-cluster structure of the scientific programme (Managing Societal and Natural Resources, Ecosystem Processes and Biodiversity, Health and Environment) promotes cross-programme coordination and interaction.

SCOPE network scientists also contribute their expertise to certain outreach activities, within international intergovernmental or non-governmental programmes, and closely collaborate with SCOPE partner organizations.

 

The Executive Committee is elected at each General Assembly and conducts the affairs of SCOPE between such meetings. It is responsible for the guidance and supervision of the work of the member bodies, and approval of budget proposals.

Officers

President Lu Yonglong (China-CAST)

Vice-President Holm Tiessen (Germany)

Treasurer Ahmed Farghally (Egypt)

Secretary-General Mary C. Scholes (South Africa)

Members Magdy Attia (Egypt), Chang-Hung Chou (China-The Academy located in Taipei), Carlos Joly (Brazil), Annelies Pierrot-Bults (The Netherlands - SCOR), Jon Samseth (Norway - IUPAP)

Ex officio
Editor-in-Chief: Bernard D. Goldstein (USA)

Past Presidents of SCOPE
2005-09 O.E. Sala (USA)
1998-05 J.M. Melillo (USA)
1995-98 Ph. Bourdeau (Belgium)
1992-95 J.W.B. Stewart (Canada)
1988-92 F. di Castri (†) (France)
1985-88 J.W.M. la Rivière (Netherlands)
1982-85 R.O. Slatyer (Australia)
1976-82 G.F. White (†) (USA)
1973-76 V.A. Kovda (†) (USSR)
1969-73 J.E. Smith (†), FRS (UK)

The SCOPE Secretariat is located in Paris, France. The Secretariat is placed under the direction of the Executive Committee and administers the finances of a number of projects, provides organisational assistance to others, and handles much of the internal communication among the Member Countries and Unions, the Executive Committee, co-ordinators and project chairpersons, as well as providing relevant information throughout the SCOPE network.

Executive Director: Véronique Plocq Fichelet

Up-dated 1 December 2009