The process of developing GTN-H will involve many steps, many individual participants and the direct and indirect support of many organizations. The meeting in Koblenz was the second in the implementation process and the participants developed a significant set of recommendations (see Annex IX). These included:
Obtain endorsement of GTN-H by sponsoring agencies and other appropriate entities (e.g., by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, WMO EC);
Complete membership of the Coordination Group, including furthering the ownership of GTN-H by the inclusion of other active partners such as NSIDC, IAEA, and Research Centre of the University of Kassel;
Ensure documentation of Quality Control (QC) procedures, although much data QC may be governed by procedures of existing centres;
Review the data functions specified at the Geisenheim meeting;
Enhance collaboration with relevant programmes such as GEWEX and in particular through contact with CEOP;
Solicit the involvement of WHYCOS in GTN-H;
Develop an initial communication strategy, including a GTN-H website; and
Complete a mission/vision statement, ToR, framework (by the Coordination Group).
