This GTOS Planning Report was prepared by the ad hoc Scientific and Technical Planning Group for GTOS, Chaired by Dr. David Norse at the request of the GTOS Co-sponsors.
The report, which was presented to the Co-sponsors meeting in January 1996, will provide a foundation for the development of a long-term GTOS strategy and successive work plans.
As a first phase in the establishment of GTOS a Secretariat has been set up, hosted by FAO, and a Steering Committee is being formed to provide programme guidance and scientific and technical advice.
The success of GTOS will depend on adequate funding. This issue is being addressed by the Co-sponsors.
The Co-sponsors, June 1996
