ABSTRACT

Earlier chapters have shown that multiple stakeholders expend enormous efforts in preparing a Global Environment Outlook (GEO) assessment. But that is not the end point, nor the whole story. Key stakeholders must be informed throughout the process. The assessment findings must reach and be understood by the target audience to make any real and positive contribution to environmental sustainability and human wellbeing. The process of getting the information to stakeholders and to users is commonly known as outreach. If outreach is neglected, then it is probable that the assessment will not achieve its full potential impact.