Call for Applications for Pool of Experts for World Ocean Assessment-II
 
The UN World Ocean Assessment-II (WOA-II) is looking for applications for its Pool of Experts. These individuals will help draft the sections of the WOA-II. The application form and list of topics for which expertise is needed can be found here. The deadline for the first round of nominations is 30 April 2018.  

Please submit your application to your national focal point (see http://www.un.org/depts/los/global_reporting/National_Focal_Points_Mar_2018.pdf). Unfortunately, this list does not include the email addresses of the focal points. I have been informed that f or individuals working in the United States, the completed Personal History Form and curriculum vitae should be sent to the U.S. National Focal Point for WOA, Allison Reed , of the U.S. Department of State Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs at ReedAD@state.gov , with a copy to Dr. David Halpern at david.halpern@jpl.nasa.gov . 

The success of the WOA-II process will depend on the involvement of a broad cross-section of the international ocean science community. Non-governmental organizations like SCOR are not allowed to submit names for the process, so it is important for interested scientists to work through the established national and intergovernmental mechanisms.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Ed Urban
SCOR Executive Director