Since its inception, the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) has been guided by a distinguished group of Chairpersons who have provided strategic leadership and scientific direction to the Panel’s work.
STAP provides independent scientific and technical advice to the Global Environment Facility (GEF), ensuring that its investments are informed by the best available science, evidence, and innovation. The Panel identifies emerging issues, promotes integrated and evidence-based approaches, and supports the design of impactful, resilient, and scalable interventions across all GEF focal areas: biodiversity, chemicals and waste, climate change mitigation and adaptation, international waters, land degradation, and integrated programs.
Former STAP Chairpersons
Pier Vellinga
STAP Vice Chair designate: APRIL 1995 - OCTOBER 1996
STAP Chair: NOVEMBER 1996 - JUNE 1998
Professor Madhav Gadgil
STAP Chair: JULY 1998 - JUNE 2002
Dr. Julia Carabias
STAP Chair: JULY 2002 - DECEMBER 2004
Dr. Yolanda Kakabadse
STAP Chair: JANUARY 2005 - JUNE 2008
Dr. Thomas Lovejoy
STAP Chair: July 2008 - JUNE 2012
