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Working Seminar

Hosted by the US National Academy of Sciences

23 April 2001

Please note there were no formal proceedings from this meeting; discussions helped with the overall evolution of the GECAFS Project.

Participants List

Programme

Introduction to GECAFS

WCRP, IGBP & IHDP overviews
Why a joint project is needed
GECAFS Goal
GEC and Food Provision definitions
GECAFS Fundamental Questions
GECAFS Themes
Discussion

GECAFS types of research and Exemplar Projects

Role of Exemplar Projects
- Rice
- Shrimp
Discussion

Return to GECAFS Themes

Implementation Strategy

Individual research projects
Integrative studies
Strategic partnerships
Discussion

GECAFS Development, Management and Reporting

Individual research projects
Overall Project
Discussion

Funding Strategy

Research funds
Coordination funds
Discussion