Global Atmosphere Watch - Mission

Mission

The Global Atmosphere Watch's mission is quite straightforward, consisting of three concise points:

  1. To make reliable, comprehensive observations of the chemical composition and selected physical characteristics of the atmosphere on global and regional scales;
  2. To provide the scientific community with the means to predict future atmospheric states;
  3. To organize assessments in support of formulating environmental policy.

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