Two basic documents about GIWA:

• UNEP Project Document GF/FP/1100-99-01
  This document comprises the full background to the GIWA initiative and outlines the objectives, work programme, and structure of the Global International Waters Assessment.
• "Global International Waters Assessment"
  An article by John C. Pernetta, Senior Programme Officer, UNEP/GEF Coordinating Unit, and Laurence D. Mee, former Coordinator of the GEF Black Sea Environmental Programme. First published in 1998, in the report 'Towards Enhanced Ocean Security into the Third Millennium'.

GIWA Progress Reports:

• Progress Reports
  GIWA submits Progress Reports to UNEP every sixth month. These reports give brief and continuous information on the implementation of the assessment work and a general overview of administration, finances, networking, etc.

Other documents to be included in this section:

• A comprehensive GIWA Bibliography (UNEP's preliminary GIWA bibliography).
• A metadata catalogue of existing/completed projects in all regions.
• Subregional and megaregional reviews of transboundary issues and their societal causes.
• Global thematic reviews.