IGOS encourages dialogue with the principal user groups and institutions
to determine the needs for global environmental information required for decision-making,
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International decision-making bodies such as:
the UN General Assembly;
the Commission on Sustainable Development;
the conferences of parties;
secretariats to international and regional conventions.
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International organizations.
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National governments and their relevant ministries.
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Decision-makers and senior advisors.
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The scientific community, international research programmes, and international scientific advisory processes.
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The private sector.
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Non-governmental and public service organizations.
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The media, journalists, and others specialized in communications.
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The general public, grass-roots users and major groups.
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