A meeting of technical and scientific experts from UN bodies and other partners has been held to discuss work on environmental water quality and sustainability.

The Second UNEP Technical Advisory Group Meeting for the GEMS/Water Programme took place from 2-4 May 2005, in Vienna, Austria. Based in Ontario, Canada, the Global Environment Monitoring System (GEMS)/Water Programme is part of UNEP. Discussions at the most recent meeting led to the accomplishment of three central objectives: agreement and support for the direction and core activities articulated in the programme of work; ideas and new projects to develop alone or in partnership with other organizations, especially new technologies and database sources; and commitment to promote GEMS/Water through networks and partners.
The third advisory meeting is scheduled for the second half of 2006. More information.