THE NEW GESAMP SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE OCEANS A strategic vision for the IMO/FAO/UNESCO-IOC/WMO/WHO/IAEA/UN/UNEP Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection
International Maritime Organization London, 2005
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For bibliographic purposes this document should be cited as:

Administrative Secretary of GESAMP (IMO/FAO/UNESCO-IOC/WMO/WHO/IAEA/UN/UNEP) Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environemntal Protection) 2005. The new GESAMP: Science for Sustainable Oceans: A strategic vision for the IMO/FAO/UNESCO-IOC/WMO/WHO/IAEA/UN/UNEP Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection. London, IMO. 21p.

ISBN-92-801-4193-7

©UN, UNEP, FAO, UNESCO-IOC, WHO, WMO, IMO, IAEA, 2005

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION

2. THE STRATEGIC VISION

2.1 Why GESAMP?
2.2 Credibility

2.2.1 Scientific Credibility
2.2.2 Sponsorship by the United Nations System

2.3 Engagement

2.3.1 Participation: Engaging the Broader Science Community
2.3.2 Relevance: Engaging the Users

2.3.2.1 Interaction with Governments
2.3.2.2 Interaction with Regional Bodies

2.4 Professionalism

2.4.1 Planning and Management
2.4.2 Work Methods
2.4.3 Impact of GESAMP Products

2.5 GESAMP and Assessment of the Global Marine Environment

3. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

3.1 Institutional Framework

3.1.1 UN Sponsoring Organizations
3.1.2 Partner Organizations
3.1.3 Supporting Organizations

3.2 GESAMP Office
3.3 Outputs

3.3.1 Formal Outputs

3.3.1.1 GESAMP Reports and Studies
3.3.1.2 Annual Report of the Chair
3.3.1.3 Overview of Marine Assessment Activities
3.3.1.4 GESAMP Statements
3.3.1.5 Reports to GESAMP
3.3.1.6 User- and Project-Specific Outputs
3.3.1.7 Annual Business Report

3.3.2 Informal Outputs

3.4 Participation and Membership

3.4.1 GESAMP Pool of Experts
3.4.2 GESAMP Members
3.4.3 Working Group Members

3.5 Financial Summary

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