Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel of the Global Environment Facility

The STAP Helpdesk is a facility to assist all GEF Partners to gain scientific and technical advice direct from Panel Members, associated experts, and centres of expertise.  The Help Desk can assist by:

• providing informal advice to GEF agencies upstream of project and program preparation;
• identifying expertise required by GEF partners, through nominated focal points and STAP affiliates;
• advising on the opportunities for Targeted Research to support GEF's focal area strategies;
• guiding GEF partners, including participating countries, on the use of STAP advisory papers.

Expertise:  STAP's internal expertise comprises six Panel Members including the Chairperson, supported by four supprting technical specialists.  STAP's external expertise is global, with links to relevant centers of expertise, individual experts and networks.

How to access the Help Desk:

General enquiries:

• by email: Send Mail to stapsec
• by phone: +1 202 974 1311

Focal area specific:

• Climate Change and Chemicals: Send Mail to Lev Neretin
• Biodiversity: : Send Mail to Tom Hammond
  
• Land Degradation: Send Mail to Guadalupe Duron
• International Waters: Send Mail to Tom Hammond
  
• Sustainable Forest Management: Send Mail to Tom Hammond
  
• Multi-focal issues: Send Mail to Tom Hammond