advises and assists the NSTC to increase the overall effectiveness and productivity of Federal research and development (R&D) efforts in the area of the environment and natural resources.

Cabinet-level Council is the principal means for the President to coordinate science, space, and technology to coordinate the diverse parts of the Federal research and development enterprise.

Provides the President with policy advice in areas of fundamental science, education and scientific literacy, investment in applied research, and international cooperation.

Provides access to data and information on global environmental change research, adaptation/mitigation strategies and technologies, and global warming related educational resources for users worldwide.

combines and coordinates the research and policy development interests of the U. S. Government and Executive Offices of the President. Organized under the auspices of the Subcommittee on Global Change Research (SGCR), which is one of the seven environmental issue subcommittees established by the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (CENR).