We would like to inform you that you are invited to take part in a public review of the draft of the 2021 Status Report on the Global Climate Observing System. This report provides an overview of the adequacy of the observing system as a whole and considers the status of observations of each Essential Climate Variable (ECV). It covers atmospheric, oceanic, terrestrial, cryospheric and hydrological variables. Its publication will be followed by an implementation plan in 2022 that will address gaps and new and developing needs. The report, aimed to be published in July 2021, will be considered by the UNFCCC, sponsors of GCOS and other international observing systems.
The public review of the 2021 GCOS Status Report is open to all and we look forward to your comments. Your input will help shape the global climate observing system in the next 6 years. Follow this link if you're interested in registering as an expert reviewer: https://apps.ipcc.ch/comments/gcos/pd/register.php . The deadline for submitting comments is 2 April 2021. Comments will be considered by the GCOS expert panels (atmosphere, ocean and terrestrial as appropriate) who will adjust the document accordingly. IOCCP as GOOS Biogeochemistry Panel of Experts also contributes to the process.