At its first meeting in Prangins, Switzerland (9-11 November 2006) the Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel agreed to establish Task Forces to undertake specific work relating to:
Task Force Meetings
What is a Task Force?
To access additional expertise that may be required on specific issues, the Panel may, at the discretion of the Chair, constitute task forces under the coordination of one of the panel members. The task forces may include other members of the panel as well as “non-panel” scientists with relevant expertise. (See WGWAP Terms of Reference) Task Forces are therefore an opportunity for groups of scientists and other technical specialist to come together to examine specific technical issues. Where appropriate, IUCN may contract additional “Associate Scientists” to contribute to the work of Task Forces, where it is believed such additional technical expertise will be valuable. The findings of each Task Force are reported back to the full panel at successive meetings of the WGWAP to enable all stakeholders to more fully understand what decisions and recommendations have been made by the Task Force.
When have the Task Forces met?
Photo-ID Task Force
- October 12 - 14, 2007 in Vancouver, Canada
- April 19 - 20, 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland
Oil Spill Task Force
- November 6 - 8, 2007 in Lausanne, Switzerland
4D Seismic Survey Task Force
- June 25 - 28, 2007 in Den Haag, the Netherlands
- March 13 - 16, 2008 in Lausanne, Switzerland
- January 31 - February 2, 2009 in Vancouver, Canada
