Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW)

GESAMP

The Group of Experts on Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) is an advisory body, established in 1969, that advises the United Nations (UN) system on the scientific aspects of marine environmental protection. At present it is jointly sponsored by eight UN organizations. GESAMP functions are to conduct and support marine environmental assessments, to undertake indepth studies, analyses, and reviews of specific topics, and to identify emerging issues regarding the state of the marine environment. WMO is one of the GESAMP sponsors. In 2007, the Working Group ‘Atmospheric Input of Chemicals to the Ocean’ lead by WMO has been established (WG 38 proposal.final.pdf).

Report of the First Meeting of GESAMP Working Group 38
Tucson, AR, USA, 10-14 December 2008

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