GEO Plenary XIII Side event Session 5 Working Sessions Session Topics Overview of Working Sessions

Agenda Session 1: Welcome and Overview Session 2: UN and GEO SDG Activities and Mechanisms Session 3: Partnerships Session 4: Panel: National and Regional Perspectives on Approaches, Early Progress, and Challenges Session 5: Working Sessions A. Urbanization & Climate Change for Health & AQ; SDGs 3 & 11 B. Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Agriculture; SDGs 2 & 15 C. Interdependencies and Synergies in the SDGs Session 6: Side Event Resolutions Adjourn

Primary Tenet Earth Observations and Geographic Information can contribute to achieving the SDGs Primary Purpose Identify actionable steps that attendees, GEO, and GEO SDG Initiative team can and should pursue

Earth Observations in Service of Global Development Session 5 Working Sessions Urbanization & Climate Change for Health & AQ; SDGs 3 & 11 Moderator: Chu Ishida, Japan/JAXA, CEOS, and SDG Initiative Co-lead Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Agriculture; SDGs 2 & 15 Moderator: George Zalidis, Greece/i-BEC Interdependencies and Synergies in the SDGs Moderator: Eduardo De La Torre, Mexico/INEGI and SDG Initiative Co-lead What are specific ways that Earth observations contribute to SDGs? What are detailed approaches countries and organizations are using? How is user engagement, data access, and capacity building occurring? What is the significance and value added of Earth observations to the SDGs? What linkages, synergies, and competition exist among the Goals? Earth Observations in Service of Global Development

Urbanization and Climate Change for Health & Air Quality, SDGs 3 & 11 Session A: Urbanization and Climate Change for Health & Air Quality, SDGs 3 & 11 Session B: Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Agriculture; SDGs 2 & 15 Session C: Inter- dependencies and Synergies in the SDGs Earth Observations in Service of Global Development

Urbanization and Climate Change for Health & Air Quality, SDGs 3 & 11 Session A: Urbanization and Climate Change for Health & Air Quality, SDGs 3 & 11 Purpose: A An exchange of ideas about how to contribute towards achieving SDGs 3, 11, and 13. Share perspectives on existing efforts and discuss ongoing actions, such as UNEP Atmospheric Brown Cloud project, and use of networks, such as AERONET and SKYNET. Share relevant national-level examples and pilot projects, including their status, gaps and challenges, and possible pathways and opportunities for partnership engagement in moving forward. Earth Observations in Service of Global Development

Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Agriculture; SDGs 2 & 15 Session B: Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Agriculture; SDGs 2 & 15 Purpose: B Discuss activities (current and upcoming) and the value and contributions of Earth obs to: Improved food security Monitoring of forest cover. Identify particular Targets and Indicators within SDGs 2 and 15 Share relevant national-level examples and pilot projects, including their status, gaps and challenges, and possible pathways and opportunities for partnership engagement in moving forward. Earth Observations in Service of Global Development

Session C: Inter- dependencies and Synergies in the SDGs Purpose: C Examine interdependencies among the SDG Goals, Targets and Indicators. Discuss some of the leading SDG interactions in specific national, regional, and global contexts. Discuss thematic case studies (e.g., health, ecosystems) that enable SDG reinforcements and minimize negative interactions. Identify specific recommendations and near-term actions for the GEO SDG Initiative team to pursue; for GEO Work Programme element teams; and for the GEO Community. Earth Observations in Service of Global Development

Earth Observations in Service of Global Development What Would You Do, How Would You Invest … If GEO identified €1 Million for Earth Observations on Sustainable Development Goals: What activities should GEO pursue? Where should it spend the ´first´ Euro? What is the highest priority item where we would see a return on investment? Earth Observations in Service of Global Development

Earth Observations in Service of Global Development Session 6: Working Session Report Outs (at 17h00) Groups will summarize topics Groups will summarize key findings and recommendations Groups will provide one concrete example Groups will articulate concrete recommendations for the GEO Initiative, including rationales Groups will articulate actionable recommendations for the GEO Plenary Earth Observations in Service of Global Development

Take Breaks As The Group Needs Them  Session 6: Working Session Report Outs (at 17h00) Groups will summarize topics Groups will summarize key findings and recommendations Groups will provide one concrete example Groups will articulate concrete recommendations for the GEO Initiative, including rationales Groups will articulate actionable recommendations for the GEO Plenary Take Breaks As The Group Needs Them  Coffee at 15:30-16:00

Urbanization and Climate Change for Health & AQ Session A: Urbanization and Climate Change for Health & AQ Start: Green 5 @15:45: Green 6 Chu Ichida Session B: Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Agriculture Start: Green 6 @15:45: Green 7 George Zalidis Session C: Inter- dependencies and Synergies in the SDGs Green 6 Eduardo De La Torre Earth Observations in Service of Global Development

GEO Plenary XIII Side event Session 5 Working Sessions Questions and Clarifications

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Earth Observations in Service of Global Development Working Sessions Session A. Urbanization and Climate Change for Health & AQ; SDGs 3 & 11 Room: Session B. Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Agriculture; SDGs 2 & 15 Room: Session C. Interdependencies and Synergies in the SDGs Room: Earth Observations in Service of Global Development

This GEO Side Event on the SDGs is specifically designed to increase awareness, understanding, and action of the GEO Community about the significance of and opportunity for Earth observations in the 2030 Agenda and the SDG process.

Attendees examine connections and synergies among SDG Goals Side Event Objectives (summarized from agenda)   Attendees understand the status of progress on 2030 Agenda, and they build awareness of mechanisms and processes in UN and GEO to develop and approve methods Attendees examine country-level projects integrating Earth observations and geospatial information into national efforts Attendees examine connections and synergies among SDG Goals Attendees consider partnerships and joint opportunities with other organizations advancing the SDGs

Agenda Session 1: Welcome and Overview Session 2: GEO and UN SDG Activities and Mechanisms Session 3: Partnerships Session 4: Panel: National and Regional Perspectives on Approaches, Early Progress, and Challenges Session 5: Working Sessions A. Urbanization & Climate Change for Health & AQ; SDGs 3 & 11 B. Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Agriculture; SDGs 2 & 15 C. Interdependencies and Synergies in the SDGs Session 6: Side Event Resolutions Adjourn