Original: There are generally three stages in the review process : Expert review (6–8 weeks) Government/expert review Government review of: Summaries for Policymakers Overview Chapters Synthesis Report Review comments are in an open archive for at least five years.
Simplified: There are usually three stages in the review : Expert review (6-8 weeks) Government/expert review Government review of: Summaries for Policymakers, Overview Chapters, and Synthesis Report Review comments are open to the public for at least five years.