The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) plays a leading role in consolidating scientific evidence that guide global climate talks. Engagement of African scientists and experts in the IPCC work has however remained relatively low. The Regional Programme Energy Security and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer- Stiftung sought to support IPCC sensitization among scientists and experts from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to enhance their engagement in IPCC work. Over 300 experts from 9 countries participated in a baseline survey to establish the level of awareness and engagement in IPCC work in the the region.