The IPCC was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme to provide comprehensive assessments of the scientific basis of climate change. It has produced several assessment reports and special reports that have informed international climate change negotiations and policies. The IPCC follows an intensive review process involving scientists and representatives from governments around the world to produce reports that are neutral and policy-relevant assessments of climate change science and impacts. It is currently producing its Sixth Assessment report to inform the global response to climate change.