This meeting will discuss the progress towards establishing a Global Tsunami Model (GTM) that will emphasize tsunami hazard and risk analysis on a global scale. The GTM will be based on initial work conducted for the UN-ISDR, but will have a broader scope and involve a broader scientific community. The progress towards establishing an organisational model for GTM will be given emphasis. The motivation, the needs, and the scientific focus for such a GTM will also be discussed.