Chapter 2: The Conceptual Framework of the Global Environment Outlook Reporting System

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Tables and Figures xi
4. Preface xiii
5. Acknowledgements xv
6. About the Authors 1
7. Introduction to the book 3
8. Chapter 1: Keeping the World’s Environment Under Review 5
9. Chapter 2: The Conceptual Framework of the Global Environment Outlook Reporting System 23
10. Chapter 3: Collaboration and Participation in the Global Environment Outlook Process 37
11. Chapter 4: Evolution of the Global Environment Outlook Reports 1-6, Including Their Use of the Integrated Environment Assessment Approach 63
12. Chapter 5: Beyond DPSIR – Outlook and Other Major Aspects 97
13. Chapter 6. Global Environmental Outlooks from Subglobal to Local: GEO’s Multilevel, Multiscale Geographic Success 131
14. Chapter 7: Global Environment Outlook Support Systems 171
15. Chapter 8: Outreach to Stakeholders and Users 247
16. Chapter 9. Global Perceptions and Influence of GEO 275
17. Chapter 10: Regional Perceptions and Influence of GEO 321
18. Chapter 11: Beyond GEO-6 351
19. Concluding Remarks 371
20. Bibliography 377
21. Annex I: The Evolution of UNEP Mandates for the Global Environment Outlook 421
22. Annex II: GEO Collaborating Centres and other Contributing Institutions listed in GEO reports 435
23. Annex III: Structure of GEOs-1 to 6 Reports 443
24. Annex IV: GEO-related Reports 455
25. Annex V: Acronyms and Abbreviations 493
26. Annex VI: List of Interviews 501
27. Index 507