intergovernmental

American  

[in-ter-guhv-ern-men-tl, -er-men-] / ˌɪn tərˌgʌv ərnˈmɛn tl, -ərˈmɛn- /

adjective

1. involving two or more governments or levels of government.

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intergovernmental British  

/ ˌɪntəˌɡʌvəˈmɛntəl /

adjective

1. conducted between or involving two or more governments

   an intergovernmental conference

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Etymology

Origin of intergovernmental

First recorded in 1925–30; inter- + governmental ( def. )

Example Sentences

Rising temperature also means what little snow falls melts very quickly and some lower-elevation areas are also seeing more rain and less snow, which is at least in part due to global warming, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and other scientific reports.

From BBC

As for the climate itself, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change hasn’t changed its projections much, but the uncertainty around them has narrowed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Heatwaves are becoming more common and intense due to human-caused climate change, according to the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

From BBC

The disagreement over the Global Environment Outlook report will raise concerns about future negotiations for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports as these studies are seen as the bedrock of global efforts to limit global warming.

From BBC

In a letter from UN leaders to 193 member states, the 80-year-old global intergovernmental organization is seeking candidates with extensive experience in international relations, diplomacy and language skills.

From Barron's