Regional Implementation Plan for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)

Global Terrestrial Observing System

Katalin Török

Ian Simpson

Alexandre Borde

February 2000

GTOS-20

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Acronyms

Executive Summary

1. Introduction

1.1. The Global Terrestrial Observing System
1.2. The GTOS Programme in Central and Eastern Europe

2. Needs and Rationale for a Regional GTOS Programme

2.1. User requirements
2.2. Rationale for GTOS CEE

3. Management Plan for GTOS CEE

4. Short-Term Strategy

5. Proposed Activities

6. Actions in the Short Term

References

Annex I: Environmental Assessments of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and the Slovak Republic

Country Assessment on the Environment, Czech Republic
Country Assessment on the Environment, Hungary
Country Assessment on the Environment, Poland
Country Assessment on the Environment, the Slovak Republic

Annex II: Analysis of User Requirements for Developing Terrestrial Observation in Central and Eastern Europe

Annex III: International Conventions Signed by SEUR Countries

Annex IV: Contact List