Regular process for global reporting and assessment of the state of the marine environment, including socio-economic aspects Personal History Form for the nomination by United Nations Member States of national experts to serve the pool of experts of the Regular Process 1. Group of issues in the Outline of the First Integrated Assessment Report for which the nomination is made 2. Category for which the expert is nominated (Lead Author, Consultor, Peer-Reviewer and/or Chapter Editor) 3. State making the nomination1 4. Family name and personal name of the expert 5. Gender 6. Date and place of birth 7. Nationality 8. Current position and working address(es) 9. E-mail address 10. Telephone number 11. Academic qualification(s) and the institution(s) that granted them 12. Most significant recent publications (up to five in number) related to the issues for which the nomination is made, with details of the publication or publisher 13. Most significant recent experience at a high level in major global, regional or national assessments relating to the issues for which the nomination is made 14. Most significant recent experience at a high level in the design and management of other major international initiatives relating to the issues for which the nomination is made 15. Short statement (in English or French) of the reasons why the expert is particularly wellsuited for the role for which he or she is nominated 1 Experts interested in participating in this process are encouraged to contact their Government to receive the necessary nomination.