Core activities:- Develop an Implementation Plan to establish and execute the GAFIS initiative following its stated near-term and mid-term objectives;- Facilitate the development of good practices for air quality forecasting and monitoring services including their presentation and evaluation utilizing diverse approaches;- Carry out and maintain a survey of regional and global air quality forecasting and information systems and identify regions with a lack of adequate air quality services;- Support capacity building in areas with a lack of air quality services;