GCW Advisory Group and Teams

The GCW Advisory Group (GCW-AG), Expert Teams (ET), Task Teams (TT), Coordinators, and national Focal Points are central to GCW operations. The GCW Advisory Group provides high-level guidance on GCW development and implementation and steers the activities of its Working Groups. The figure below lists the GCW substructures under the GCW-AG. See the official WMO web pages for more information on these groups, including memberships.

GCW Substructures

Expert Teams
  • Cryosphere and Polar Observations (ET-CPO)
  • Cryosphere and Polar Data Interoperability (ET-CPDI)
  • Sea Ice Watch (ET-SIW)
  • Snow Watch (ET-SW)
Task Teams
  • Cryosphere Observing Requirements (CRYORA)
  • Glaciers and Ice Caps (GIC-TT)
  • Permafrost (P-TT)
Coordinators
  • GCW Best Practices Coordinator (GCW-BPC)
  • Polar Regional Climate Centres Focal Point (GCW-PRCC-FP)
  • Cryosphere Bulletin Coordinator (CBC)
GCW National Focal Points

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