To
achieve its mission, NOAA’s focus through 2010 will be
on four MISSION GOALS and a MISSION SUPPORT
GOAL:
| 1. |
Protect,
Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources
through an Ecosystem Approach to Management |
| 2. |
Understand
Climate Variability and Change to Enhance Society's Ability
to Plan and Respond |
| 3. |
Serve
Society's Needs for Weather and Water Information |
| 4. |
Support
the Nation's Commerce with Information for Safe, Efficient,
and Environmentally Sound Transportation |
| 5. |
Provide
Critical Support for NOAA's Mission |
In an effort to build specific core strengths,
NOAA has selected five core capabilities called CROSS-CUTTING
PRIORITIES FOR THE
21st CENTURY that it recognizes as essential to support its
mission goals.
• Developing,
Valuing, and Sustaining a World-Class Workforce
• Integrating Global Environmental Observations and Data Management
• Ensuring Sound, State-of-the-Art Research
• Promoting Environmental Literacy
• Exercising International Leadership
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