Study Group on Future Integrative Scientific Program PROGRESS REPORT
SGFISP – Tasks Solicit ideas for a new integrative program Review and assess potential themes of broad interest Solicit feedback from the PICES community Provide recommendations to GC
SGFISP – Themes proposed Received 6 one-page themes Many common elements Willing to entertain other ideas Want your participation
SGFISP – Themes Ecosystem based fisheries management and sustainable use North Pacific marine ecosystem response to global change A new integrative scientific program built upon the foundations of CCCC North Pacific ocean sustainability Coastal ocean ecosystems – the human dimension and climate Status and trends in marine biodiversity Plus a number of letters offering support as well as need of data management support
SGFISP Key words – climate forecasting scenarios and uncertainty human dimension and outreach ecosystem response to change sustainability biodiversity indicators mechanisms
SGFISP – Goals and Outcomes for the Next Scientific Program Anticipate effects of ecosystem change Provide scientific advice for a changing ocean ecosystem, such as: Scenarios and forecasts Impacts on humans Outreach Engage and expand the PICES community
SGFISP – Future Directions in Establishing a New Program Build upon the successful CCCC program Move from climate variability to global change Bring climate into management models Key Elements – Forecasts, human dimension, mechanisms, scenarios
SGFISP – A Possible Name? FUTURE Forecasting and Understanding Trends, Uncertainty and Responses of Ecosystems
SGFISP – Next Steps Timeline Edit and post 6 themes on PICES website Seek comments and advice from PICES community by March 1, 2006 By Intersessional SB meeting (April 2006) present consolidated theme(s) to GC Preferred theme(s) announced in October 2006 at PICES XV (Yokohama)