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The Group on Earth Observations (GEO): An Introduction

A Brief History 2002: World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa: Urgent need for coordinated observations of the state of the Earth June 2003: G8 Meeting in Evian: re-emphasizes the importance of Earth Observations July 2003: First Earth Observation Summit (EOS-I) in Washington, DC with 33 Countries+EC and 21 international Organisations: - Establishes the ad hoc Intergovern. Group on Earth Observation (ad hoc GEO)‏ - Task of ad hoc GEO: initial 10 year Implementation Plan by February 2005 April 2004: EOS-II in Tokyo, 43 Countries + EC plus 25 international organisations: - Adopts the 'Framework Document', which defines nine societal benefit areas for Earth observations February 2005: EOS-III in Brussels: - Adopts the 10 Year Implementation Plan for a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS)‏ - Establishes the Group on Earth Observation (GEO) with the task to implement GEOSS

A Brief History Since

Vision for GEOSS is to realize a future wherein decisions and actions for the benefit of humankind are informed by coordinated, comprehensive, and sustained Earth observations and information The Vision

Objectives and Goals Millennium Development Goals for 2015: Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger Achieve Universal Primary Education Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women Reduce Child Mortality Improve Maternal Health Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other Diseases Ensure Environmental Sustainability Develop a Global Partnership for Development

GEO and GEOSS: A Brief Introduction IPCC: Assessment of current state of knowledge with respect to climate change Assessment function of GEO: GEO: Assessment of current state of the Earth observation system and future needs

GEO and GEOSS: A Brief Introduction Structure and approach of GEO: GEO Work Plan: - Currently: ; - 73 Tasks and Task Teams; - linked with the Committees; - Frequent update of Task Sheets Implementation of GEOSS: - GEOSS Common Infrastructure (web-based portal; clearinghouse, information and services; registries, standards and best practices); - GCI one year evaluation phase just started; - Architecture Implementation Pilots (AIP): CfP in preparation Activities: - Earth Observation Summits - Annual Plenary Meetings - ~ three EC meetings per year - ~ three meetings of each committee - Workshops, conferences, symposiums - Task team activities - CoPs activities