What is the organizational structure of Future Earth? Identify the main governing bodies and the key organizations that currently govern Future Earth. Briefly describe the role of each identified governing body.
Navigate to futureearth.org Scroll to the bottom of the homepage and click on the 'Who We Are' link in the footer. On the 'Who We Are' page, click on the 'Our History' link. On the 'Our History' page, identify the organizations listed under 'We are currently governed by:'. Click on the 'Governing Council' link on the 'Our History' page. On the 'Governing Council' page, identify its role and locate the link to the 'General Assembly'. Click on the 'General Assembly' link and identify its role. Synthesize the roles of the Governing Council, General Assembly, Secretariat (as mentioned on 'Our History' page), and the list of governing organizations.
Identify the 'Governing Council' and describe its role as the operational decision-making structure overseeing strategic and scientific direction. Identify the 'General Assembly' and describe its role as an inclusive body for broad consultation and electing the Governing Council. Identify the 'Secretariat' as the permanent operational body. List the key organizations that govern Future Earth, including the International Science Council (ISC), Belmont Forum, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), along with any other explicitly mentioned governing organizations.