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T1 Planning Meeting of the GEO-7 Multidisciplinary Expert Scientific Advisory Group (MESAG)
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 advisory service
K1 publication
YR 2023
FD 2023-02
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/41885
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/41885
NO Meeting objectives:1.	MESAG members are informed of the GEO-7: mandate, process, scope. 2.	Provisional terms of reference are presented to the MESAG, discussed and agreed.3.	Discuss a process for monitoring the scientific integrity of GEO-7. Agree on the approach of MESAG and its interactions with the GEO experts to ensure the scientific credibility of the GEO-7 assessment. 4.	Discuss and provide advice on new methods being developed in GEO-7 and how these can ensure the scientific credibility of the GEO-7 assessment.5.	Provide guidance to UNEP on additional authors and the selection of fellows and review editors.6.	Discuss the procedure of issuing a validation opinion for the GEO-7 process to UNEPs Chief Scientist.7.	Establish a process for working collaboratively with the IMAG and the GEO-7 co-chairs.8.	To develop and approve the MESAG’s 2023-24 work plan.9.	Develop recommendations for the Secretariat and GEO-7 co-chairs to help ensure the conceptual, analytical and scientific consistency and rigour in the development and implementation of the multi-year work plan and programme of activities, such as assessments and supporting services.
NO https://www.unep.org/global-environment-outlook
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 19, 2026