| May 2004 | IGOL theme approved at 11 IGOS Partners meeting, May 2004. |
| June - July 2004 | Proposal revised following the guidance received at
IGOS-P meeting. |
| September 2004 | First IGOL theme team meeting. Scope on the highest
priority observations and target areas determined. Identified the need for additional
expertise and sub-teams. |
| November 2004 | Initiated comprehensive assessment of official existing
requirements by area. Draft statement of requirements. |
| February to April 2005 | First draft of enhancements required prepared. |
| May to July 2005 | Initial draft report prepared and circulated to
theme team. |
| July 2005 | 2nd theme team meeting. Draft theme report discussed.
Balance between requirements and capabilities assessed. Final report outline agreed. |
| August 2005 | Develop a comprehensive report on the needs/requirements
from existing programmes studies for biodiversity, soils, land degradation,
food security, health, wetlands. |
| September 2005 | Writing assignments for Team Members to Draft
Specific Sections. |
| October 2005 | Seek external review. |
| November 2005 | Special Meeting on Observational Priorities for
Conservation and Biodiversity. |
| November 2005 | Prepare final document. |
| December 2005 | Circulate report for review to broad community.
Make modifications and updates, most sections now complete and reviewed. |
| December 2005 | Submit Theme Team Report (first draft). |
| March 2006 | Special Meeting on Observational Priorities for Agriculture. |
| May 2006 | 3rd IGOL theme team meeting, to finalize report. |
