See, for example, the NOAA web sites on ocean sciences, atmospheric and space sciences, national marine fisheries service, national environmental satellite, data and information service, national ocean service, etc.

NOAA's mission is to "describe and predict changes in the Earth's environment, and conserve and wisely manage the Nation's coastal and marine resources". NOAA's strategy consists of seven interrelated strategic goals for environmental assessment, prediction and stewardship.

For the year 2005, NOAA envisions "a world in which societal and economic decisions are coupled strongly with a comprehensive understanding of the environment. The NOAA mission is to describe and predict changes in the Earth's environment, and to conserve and manage wisely the Nation's coastal and marine resources to ensure sustainable economic opportunities. Through strategic planning, NOAA evaluates how best to accomplish this mission. The strategic plan provides a framework for articulating program goals and builds to these goals through consensus. The planning process promotes synergy, innovation and efficiency. It represents a better way of doing business. NOAA envisions a 21st century in which environmental stewardship, assessment, and prediction serve as keystones to enhancing economic prosperity and quality of life, better protecting lives and property, and strengthening the U.S. balance of trade. This vision depends on actions now that:

• create and disseminate reliable assessments and predictions of weather, climate, space environment, ocean and living marine resources, nautical, aeronautical and geodetic phenomena and systems.
• implement integrated approaches to environmental management and ocean and coastal resources development for economic and social health.
• ensure continuous operational observing capabilities -- from satellites to ships to radars.
• build and use new information networks. Develop public-private and international partnerships for the expansion and transfer of environmental knowledge and technologies.
• invest in scientific research and the development of new technologies to improve current operations and prepare for the future.
• improve NOAA's abilities to serve its customers and forge stronger ties with its partners and stakeholders.

NOAA's strategic goals for environmental assessment and prediction include:

• Advancing Short-Term Warnings and Forecast Services;

• Implementing Seasonal to Interannual Climate Forecasts;
• Assessing and Predictong Decadal to Centennial Change;
• Promoting Safe Navigation

NOAA's strategic goals for environmental stewardship include:

• Building Sustainable Fisheries
• Recovering Protected Species
• Sustaining Healthy Coastal Ecosystems

NOAA will support the GIWA work with data and technical assistance, especially from its National Ocean Service and its National Marine Fisheries Service.