An independent evaluation of the GEM programme and its results was carried out in 2014 by a panel of three leading scientist. The overall objective of the evaluation was to assess the scientific, economic and organizational effectiveness of GEM and its scientific and societal impact. The opinions, statements, conclusions and recommendations presented in the report are solely the responsibility of the three authors. The GEM Coordination group and the GEM Steering committee will during 2015 and onwards consider the findings and recommendations of the evaluation panel, with a view to further strengthen the GEM programme. For more information please see “Executive Summary and Recommendations” and the full report “Greenland Ecosystem Monitoring (GEM) Evaluation - Final Report”