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The Global Environment Outlook (GEO) is often referred to as UNEP's flagship environmental assessment. The first publication in 1997 was originally requested by Member States. It is a flagship report because it fulfils the core functions of the organization, which date back to the UN General Assembly resolution that established UNEP in 1972.
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The GEO process, since its inception in 1995, has been promoting evidence-based decision making and contributing to relevant international scientific and other professional communities.
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GEO is a consultative and participatory process to prepare an independent assessment of the state of the environment, the effectiveness of the policy response to address these environmental challenges, and possible pathways to achieve various internationally agreed environmental goals.
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The GEO assessments, and their consultative and collaborative processes, have worked to bridge the gap between science and policy by turning the best available scientific knowledge into information relevant for decision makers (UNEP 2016).
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About GEO
About

The Global Environment Outlook (GEO) is often referred to as UNEP's flagship environmental assessment. The first publication in 1997 was originally requested by Member States. It is a flagship report because it fulfils the core functions of the organization, which date back to the UN General Assembly resolution that established UNEP in 1972.
GEO Reports
GEO Reports

The GEO process, since its inception in 1995, has been promoting evidence-based decision making and contributing to relevant international scientific and other professional communities.
Who We Work With
Who We Work With

GEO is a consultative and participatory process to prepare an independent assessment of the state of the environment, the effectiveness of the policy response to address these environmental challenges, and possible pathways to achieve various internationally agreed environmental goals.
Resources
Resources

The GEO assessments, and their consultative and collaborative processes, have worked to bridge the gap between science and policy by turning the best available scientific knowledge into information relevant for decision makers (UNEP 2016).
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In March 2022, Member States approved Resolution EA.5/3, which requested the Executive Director to start the process of developing the seventh edition of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO). Member States are crucial actors throughout the GEO process, which is an intergovernmental, but expert led process.

In the GEO-7 process, Member States have been involved in the following ways:  

The Steering Committee on the Future of GEO was made up of 36 Member States, and it carried out the mandate given to it by UNEA-4 in Resolution 4/23 by submitting an options document to UNEA 5.2. The 'Future of GEO' process, launched at the fourth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly under UNEP/EA.4/RES.23, was launched to develop options for the future of GEO.
Member States approved Resolution EA.5/3, which requested the Executive Director to start the process of developing GEO-7. 
They participated actively together with representatives from key stakeholders and experts, in the Ad hoc Open-Ended Meeting of the Assessment Procedures and Supporting Functions of the Global Environment Outlook Meeting that focused on the review and adoption of the GEO assessment procedures and the second Ad Hoc Open-Ended Meeting that focused on the review and adoption of GEO-7 scoping document. 
They selected representatives of Member States who are a part of the Intergovernmental and Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group (IMAG). 
They are invited to nominate experts for the Multidisciplinary Expert Scientific Advisory Group (MESAG), authors, reviewers and fellows, as well as collaborating centres. 
They will be participating in the peer-review processes, both for the main report and the Summary for Policymakers (SPM).
They will review and approve the SPM in 2026 at an ad-hoc open-ended meeting convened by the Executive Director upon request by UNEA. 
They will approve the GEO-7 assessment report for it to be launched at UNEA-7.

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