In the face of these accelerating physical, biological and social transformations, there is a need to monitor change, assess impacts and mobilize responses so as to adequatelyinform adaptation policies and practice.
As a general matter, the Statement of Energy Effects should be prepared at the level of detail appropriate and practicable for reasoned decisionmaking on the matter involved, taking into consideration uncertainties, the significance and complexity of the decision, and the need to adequatelyinform the public.
"The failure to inform headquarters adequately, and in a timely manner, contributed to miscommunications between the field and headquarters and between the United Nations and member states, " said Joseph Connor, undersecretary general for management, who wrote the report.