UKTAG, its Task Teams and Groups

UKTAG consists of a standing technical advisory group who meet quarterly.

UKTAG is:

• Guided by a UK implementation steering group consisting of UK administrations supported by a coordinator employed by the Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum For Environmental Research (SNIFFER)

UKTAG are supported by:

• Task teams and steering groups comprising experts from the environment and conservation agencies. These are focused on specific themes or actions (eg lakes, rivers, riverbasin planning etc). These groups may initiate new research programs.
• Drafting Groups - Small short-lived groups of experts charged with producing specific advice (eg. drinking water guidance).