Sub-Global Assessment Network

Through the following objectives, the intention of building capacity to undertake and use assessments will be carried out:

- Offering opportunities for training in specific tools and approaches related to ecosystem assessments (e.g. training workshops on valuation, scenarios, mainstreaming etc.);

- Capturing, synthesizing and disseminating examples of best practices and lessons learnt in undertaking ecosystem assessments;

- Developing e-learning tools which are of interest to ecosystem assessment practitioners;

- Encouraging and supporting ongoing exchanges between and amongst SGAs, either through virtual or face-to-face means (e.g. sharing of expertise);

- Establishing and maintaining a website devoted to the SGA Network which will allow access to relevant materials and information;

- Linking SGAs to the scientific community and to relevant information and data sources which are useful for undertaking ecosystem assessment work.