2022 AOGEO Training Website</a>."}},{"id":"680284344c619","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"For future workshops, participants proposed increased dialogue with young people as well as the development of and online training platform."}},{"id":"680284344c61a","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The training workshop was -organized by the National Remote Sensing Center of China (NRSCC), with support from the regional Centre for Capacity Development (RCCD), which was launched by NRSCC, the Aerospace Information Research Institute under Chinese Academy of Sciences (AIRCAS) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)."}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2023-11-20T20:32:07.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-11-20T20:56:23.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":32,"title":"Fifth Asia-Oceania workshop accelerates action for local needs","slug":"fifth-asia-oceania-workshop-accelerates-action-local-needs","image":"/storage/news/2022/20220615_aogeo_workdhop.jpg","published_at":"2022-09-09 22:36:15","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284344cf3b","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The fifth Asia-Oceania Group on Earth Observations (AOGEO) Workshop took place in Beijing and online from June 15-17, 2022."}},{"id":"680284344cf3d","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The theme this year was Harmony and Empowerment—Accelerate Action and Development for Local Needs. Participants discussed the progress of the Integrated Priority Study (IPS) project, which is responding to regional demand for Earth observation data to support climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster risk reduction and sustainable development. The agenda also featured cases studies and technical advances in addressing urban resilience and human settlements, emerging technical exchange and practice from early career scientists and the outcomes of capacity building efforts."}},{"id":"680284344cf40","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The workshop concluded with the adoption of 2022 AOGEO Announcement, which is available on the workshop’s <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://aogeo-workshop-2022.casconf.cn//">website, along with speakers’ bios and presentations."}},{"id":"680284344cf41","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The workshop brought together more than 130 delegates from various research institutes, universities in 16 countries and multiple international organizations in the Asia-Oceania region. In addition, more than 500 people watched the broadcast through the live broadcast platform of Journal of Remote Sensing, a well-known journal in China’s remote sensing community."}},{"id":"680284344cf42","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The IPS session highlighted progress made and experiences from the use of Earth observation applications in IPS activities in the Himalayan Mountains region and Pacific Islands region. It investigated the obstacles and solutions to progress IPS."}},{"id":"680284344cf43","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Nexus sessions provided a platform for AOGEO task groups and IPS working groups to share progress on Earth observations and their applications, and exchange ideas about how to bring capacity building, urban resilience and human settlements, and youth engagement, into all aspects of AOGEO work."}},{"id":"680284344cf44","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This workshop was organized by National Remote Sensing Center of China (NRSCC), with support from the GEO Secretariat and the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)."}},{"id":"680284344cf45","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"AOGEO is responsible for coordinating different stakeholders and activities that focus on regional needs and promoting GEO engagement priorities in the Asia-Oceania region. The AOGEO workshop (formerly the International AOGEOSS Conference) provides a forum for Asia-Oceania region to exchange scientific and technical views on Earth observations and their applications, and for the global community to hear about the progress of AOGEO."}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2023-11-20T23:37:12.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-11-20T23:37:12.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":31,"title":"Monitoring the Health of Our Planet using Earth Observations","slug":"monitoring-health-our-planet-using-earth-observations","image":"/storage/news/2022/Bangweulu-wetlands-Featured-Image-Final2.png.webp","published_at":"2022-09-08 22:26:21","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284344cb59","type":"quote","data":{"text":"A new book explores how Earth science knowledge addresses critical global challenges including sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, and climate change."}},{"id":"680284344cb5c","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The world faces major challenges such as food insecurity, degradation of water quality, drought, deforestation, air pollution, and climate change. Key to addressing these issues is accurate and comprehensive information. Observations and measurements of Earth by instruments on satellites, airborne platforms, ground sensors, and citizen science observatories produce a wealth of data about the land, ocean, and air, and help to monitor changes over time. Insights from these data can be used to develop strategies to address societal challenges."}},{"id":"680284344cb62","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"A new book in AGU’s <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/series/5064/">Geophysical Monograph Series</a>, <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"*https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Earth+Observation+Applications+and+Global+Policy+Frameworks-p-9781119536765**/">Earth Observation Applications and Global Policy Frameworks</a>, presents case studies of how Earth science information is utilized for sustainable development, in disaster response, resilience building and risk reduction, and to tackle climate change. We asked the book’s lead editor some questions about what’s in the book and why it’s so relevant."}},{"id":"680284344cb64","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"How are data and insights from Earth observations relevant to driving progress on some of the major international UN agreements?"}},{"id":"680284344cb67","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Earth observations provide spatial, spectral, and temporal information that can be processed and transformed into variables or high-level products that are useful to understand physical and biological Earth system phenomena, monitor development targets, and track progress against agreed-upon metrics such as the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/indicators-list//">Sustainable Development Goals Global Indicator Framework</a> (composed of 231 indicators)."}},{"id":"680284344cb68","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Earth observations, models, and derived knowledge also help managers, policy makers, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, international bodies, civil society and the commercial sector evaluate the effectiveness and impacts of policy decisions across sectors, create maps and visualizations, analyze and forecast changes over time and assess alternative scenario planning."}},{"id":"680284344cb69","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"What are some of the challenges of dealing with Earth observation data?"}},{"id":"680284344cb6a","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"While Earth observations are a UN recognized, critical data source for monitoring and driving progress on global sustainability frameworks, UN Member States do not always recognize or have the capacity to fully leverage their value."}},{"id":"680284344cb6b","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Challenges associated with the use of Earth observations at scale include data size and complexity, lack of “fit for purpose” data sets, capacity-related challenges, lack of standardization of data processing methods, and restrictive data policies, as well as lack of good practice use cases that others can consider and pursue. Our book describes progress and ongoing efforts to addressing many of these challenges."}},{"id":"680284344cb6c","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"What type of case studies are presented throughout this book?"}},{"id":"680284344cb6d","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"We assembled a broad range of exciting case studies from local, national, regional, and international initiatives that showcase how insights from Earth observations help serve society."}},{"id":"680284344cb6e","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Examples include successful use case scenarios of Earth observation-based water quality monitoring applications that facilitate reporting of related development indicators; case studies on climate and disaster risk reduction in growing urban settings, where the applications of Earth observations enable the development of risk-informed systems; and technology solutions, such as the Open Data Cube, that offer a strong potential to streamline data distribution and management for providers while lowering the technical barriers for end-users."}},{"id":"680284344cb71","type":"image","data":{"url":"/storage/news/2022/Gulf-of-Kutch-NASA-Earth-Observatory-HIGH-RES.jpg.webp","caption":null,"vertical":false,"stretched":false,"small":false}},{"id":"680284344cb74","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat is home to India’s first national marine reserve that protects two major ecosystems: corals and mangroves. Like many others around the world, India’s coral reefs are threatened by bleaching and by human activity. Credit: <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/148286/kutchs-coral-reefs?src=ve\%22>NASA Earth Observatory</a> (Public domain)"}},{"id":"680284344cb7e","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"We also present work from multiple Group on Earth Observations (GEO) initiatives that are fostering user communities to identify needs and gaps, and co-develop Earth observation-based products needed by users including the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://earthobservations.org/geoglam.php/">GEO Global Agricultural Monitoring Initiative (GEOGLAM)</a>, <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://geoblueplanet.org//">GEO Blue Planet</a>, <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://eo4sdg.org//">Earth Observations for Sustainable Development Goals (EO4SDG)</a>, <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"http://www.gos4m.org//">Global Observation System for Mercury (GEO4S4M)</a>, and <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://ceos.org/ourwork/workinggroups/disasters/geo-darma/?_gl=1*1xnmtbl*_ga*MTg3NDY5ODA4NS4xNzAwNTEwMjU5*_ga_56WXWK14ET*MTcwMDUxMDI2MS4xLjEuMTcwMDUxMDI4MC40MS4wLjA.*_ga_WCB5CPNSNW*MTcwMDUxMDI2MS4xLjAuMTcwMDUxMDI2MS4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.128457929.419668913.1700510259-1874698085.1700510259\%22>GEO Data Access for Risk Management (DARMA)</a>."}},{"id":"680284344cb7f","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"What are some challenges that have come to light in these case studies and how can we learn from them?"}},{"id":"680284344cb85","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"For countries to tackle complex development challenges and meet their commitments mandated by global processes such as the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/english_paris_agreement.pdf/">Paris Climate Agreement</a>, <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://sdgs.un.org/2030agenda/">the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development</a> and the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.preventionweb.net/files/43291_sendaiframeworkfordrren.pdf/">Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction</a>, they must adopt solutions that are integrated, i.e., approaches that target systems rather than individual, thematic sectors. Technological advancements such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data storage coupled with principles of open science are enabling such integrated analyses."}},{"id":"680284344cb86","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"For these efforts to be successful, however, new and sustained collaboration and effective partnerships among information producers, applications specialists, partners, decision makers and users are needed. This requires breaking down communication and coordination barriers between and across sectors, disciplines, scales, and policies."}},{"id":"680284344cb89","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Group on Earth Observations, as exemplified by initiatives such as the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://eo4sdg.org//">EO4SDG initiative</a>, provides an effective framework for bringing key actors together to improve the enabling environment that broadens the use of Earth observations to inform decisions and actions. In addition, national space agency programs, such as the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov//">NASA Earth Science Applied Sciences Program</a>, are essential in connecting Earth science with more and new audiences to further economic development and sustainability and guide decisions at all levels of society."}},{"id":"680284344cb8b","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Who will most benefit from these case studies and this book in general?"}},{"id":"680284344cb8c","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"There are so many stakeholders, and this book has something for everyone! This includes community, municipal, city, state, federal, and private institutions involved in sustainable development, disaster management, climate adaptation and mitigation, urban planning, water resources management, land and coastal ecosystems management and natural capital accounting."}},{"id":"680284344cb8d","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Basic and applied research scientists and GIS professionals interested in learning about existing initiatives and examples of Earth science applications for global sustainability frameworks will also greatly benefit from this book."}},{"id":"680284344cb8f","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"<a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Earth+Observation+Applications+and+Global+Policy+Frameworks-p-9781119536710/">Earth Observation Applications and Global Policy Frameworks</a>, 2022. ISBN: 978-1-119-53671-0. List price: $185 (hardcover), $148 (e-book)"}},{"id":"680284344cb93","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Chapter 1 is freely available. Visit the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Earth+Observation+Applications+and+Global+Policy+Frameworks-p-9781119536710/">book’s page on Wiley.com</a> and click on “Read an Excerpt” below the cover image."}},{"id":"680284344cb95","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Editor’s Note: It is the policy of AGU Publications to invite the editors of newly published books to write a summary for Eos Editors’ Vox."}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2023-11-20T23:26:23.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-11-20T23:35:06.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":33,"title":"Open knowledge: new resources and learning opportunities","slug":"open-knowledge-new-resources-and-learning-opportunities","image":"/storage/news/2022/background_cook_strait_new_zealand.1a75ecf.jpg","published_at":"2022-08-24 14:52:50","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284344d53d","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The GEO Data Working Group has released new resources and is planning learning opportunities to support the adoption of open knowledge principles in the development of Earth observation tools and services, including in the GEO Work Programme."}},{"id":"680284344d53e","type":"header","data":{"text":"Data management principles guidelines","level":2}},{"id":"680284344d548","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The GEO Programme Board has endorsed a new set of guidelines on how to apply the GEO Data Management Principles (GEO DMP). These principles cover the discovery, accessibility and usability of data, among other topics. They can be applied to the entire data management lifecycle, and are complimentary to the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles//">FAIR principles, which focus primarily on aspects of metadata, and the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-020-0486-7/">TRUST principles, which primarily focus on the curation and preservation of data and related resources, and <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3799de845604000199cd24/t/5d79c383e904c741c9e9cd86/1568260995760/CARE+Principles+for+Indigenous+Data+Governance_FINAL_Sept+06+2019.pdf/">CARE principles which focus on ethical issues related to data."}},{"id":"680284344d54c","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"/storage/documents/Events/23rd-Programme-Board-Meeting/PB-23-12_Revised GEO Data Sharing and Data Management Principles.pdf/">new guidelines</a> can be used to assess how well the GEO principles are being followed in practice. The guidelines provide an explanation of each principle, as well as advice on implementation, relevant standards, metrics for measuring adherence and resource implications."}},{"id":"680284344d54d","type":"header","data":{"text":"Dialogue series","level":2}},{"id":"680284344d54e","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Starting on 5 September, the GEO Data Sharing and Data Management Principles subgroups will be running a webinar in a every Monday from 16:00 to 17:30 CEST to raise awareness about the GEO principles and their benefits. The webinars are aimed at all Earth observation stakeholders, including data producers, technology providers, scientists, researchers, business developers, decision makers and policy makers."}},{"id":"680284344d54f","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Members of the Earth observation community will discuss their experience implementing the principles, talk through how they tackled challenges and showcase the impact they realized. The current agenda is as follows. More information will be posted here as it becomes available:"}},{"id":"680284344d55b","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"5 September 2022: Data life cycle (Speakers include Miguel Fernandez from iDiv and Karl Benedikt from the University of New Mexico and Marie-Christine Jacquemot from the Institute de l'Information Scientifique et Technique, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)","items":[]},{"content":"12 September 2022: Data sharing principles (Speakers include Barbara Ryan, World Geospatial Industry Council, Kathy Weber, Google)","items":[]},{"content":"19 September 2022: Discoverability (DMP1) (Speakers include Chris Schubert, Technischen Universität Wien, Paolo Mazzetti National Research Council of Italy, Joao Andrade, DEIMOS, Portugal, Sergio Cinnirella, National Research Council of Italy)","items":[]},{"content":"26 September 2022: Accessibility (DMP 2)","items":[]},{"content":"3 October 2022: Usability (DPM3-6) (Speakers include Joan Masó, Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications, Johannes Peterseil, Umweltbundesamt GmbH and Hendrik Boogaard, Wageningen University and Research)","items":[]},{"content":"10 October 2022: Preservation (DMP7-DMP8)","items":[]},{"content":"17 October 2022: Curation (DMP9-DMP10)","items":[]},{"content":"24 October 2022: Data Management Self-Assessment Tool","items":[]}]},"tunes":{"documentationLink":[]}},{"id":"680284344d55c","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Participants can register in advance:"}},{"id":"680284344d576","type":"button","data":{"buttons":[{"text":"Register here","url":"https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpf-2trzopHdOEyU7dy3vjXrnX9Nf1niQ-"}]}},{"id":"680284344d578","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting."}},{"id":"680284344d579","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Bente Lilja Bye, BLB, Norway and Marie-Francoise Voidrot, Open Geospatial Consortium are leading the organization of the dialogue series with support from the GEO secretariat. Feel free to contact them for any questions or suggestions."}},{"id":"680284344d57a","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The dialogue series will be recorded and made available in the GEO Knowledge Hub."}},{"id":"680284344d57b","type":"header","data":{"text":"Data Management Principles Self-Assessment Tool","level":2}},{"id":"680284344d57f","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To help users work out whether their data management plans are consistent with the GEO Data Management Principles and the FAIR Principles, e-shape (EuroGEO Showcases: Applications Powered by Europe) has developed a Data Management Principles <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"/storage/documents/EuroGEO/e-shape-GEO-FAIR-DMP-Self-Assessment-Tool.zip/">self-assessment tool</a>"}},{"id":"680284344d580","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"While the GEO principles are accepted as a reference by the GEO community, they are not always fully implemented and can be confused with the FAIR principles. To address this, a questionnaire allows users to determine whether their project is compliant with each of the GEO Principles, and a matrix shows how the GEO and FAIR principles overlap and are complementary."}},{"id":"680284344d581","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Once the questionnaire is completed, users can export the analysis to Word file as a ready-to-go data management plan."}},{"id":"680284344d585","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Click <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://gkhub.earthobservations.org/records/zgx9y-th272/">here to access to the Revised Data Management Principles Guidelines and to the DMPs Self-assessment Tool in the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://gkhub.earthobservations.org//">GEO Knowledge Hub</a>."}},{"id":"680284344d586","type":"header","data":{"text":"Contacts:","level":2}},{"id":"680284344d58f","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"Bente Lilja Bye – <a href=https://earthobservations.org/about-us/\"mailto:bente@blb.as\">bente@blb.as","items":[]},{"content":"Marie-Francoise Voidrot – <a href=https://earthobservations.org/about-us/\"mailto:mvoidrot@ogc.org\">mvoidrot@ogc.org","items":[]},{"content":"Paola De Salvo – <a href=https://earthobservations.org/about-us/\"mailto:pdesalvo@geosec.org\">pdesalvo@geosec.org","items":[]}]},"tunes":{"documentationLink":[]}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2023-11-21T16:24:45.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-11-21T16:24:45.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":34,"title":"GEO showcases climate adaptation guidance at UNFCCC NAP Expo","slug":"geo-showcases-climate-adaptation-guidance-unfccc-nap-expo","image":"/storage/news/2022/20220815_unfccc_nap.jpg","published_at":"2022-08-15 15:26:11","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284344db34","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The GEO community is participating for the first time in the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://napexpo.org/2022//">NAP Expo</a> with a coordinated presence, including several GEO initiatives and dedicated sessions highlighting how Earth observations support timely and effective climate adaptation measures."}},{"id":"680284344db35","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The NAP Expo is an annual outreach event organized by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to promote exchange of experiences and foster partnerships between a wide range of actors and stakeholders on how to advance National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)."}},{"id":"680284344db38","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This is the seventh global NAP Expo since 2013, and this year the NAP Expo will take place in Gaborone, Botswana, from 22 to 26 August 2022. The NAP Expo runs in conjunction with the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://napexpo.org/botswanaweek//">Botswana Global Adaptation Week 2022</a> which includes a Resilience Frontiers event, the 42nd meeting of the LEG, and the UN4NAPs Forum."}},{"id":"680284344db39","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"GEO’s presence will include keynote speakers, multiple parallel sessions with experts and country representatives, demonstrations of web tools and services, as well as a GEO booth for networking throughout the week."}},{"id":"680284344db3a","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The GEO Secretariat and the key GEO initiatives that are developing Earth observation-based tools and services in support of adaptation will be present, including initiatives such as GEO Global Agricultural Monitoring (GEOGLAM), GEO Global Water Sustainability (GEOGloWS), GEO Blue Planet, and Digital Earth Africa."}},{"id":"680284344db3b","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"These GEO initiatives will seek validation of proposed sectoral guidance for integrating Earth observations into the technical implementation process of NAPs, particularly for agriculture and coastal zone management, and will explore avenues for collaboration with least developed countries and other developing countries, as well as international and regional partner organisations to boost climate action."}},{"id":"680284344db3c","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The participation in this event represents a major step forward in GEO’s work on adaptation and resilience in the context of the UNFCCC and climate action."}},{"id":"680284344db3d","type":"header","data":{"text":"Overview schedule","level":2}},{"id":"680284344db40","type":"image","data":{"url":"/storage/news/2022/20220815_unfccc_nap_schedule.jpg","caption":null,"vertical":false,"stretched":false,"small":false}},{"id":"680284344db41","type":"header","data":{"text":"For more information:","level":3}},{"id":"680284344db49","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"NAP Expo 2022 website – http://napexpo.org/2022/","items":[]},{"content":"Botswana Global Adaptation Week 2022 - https://napexpo.org/botswanaweek/","items":[]},{"content":"Resilience Frontiers - <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://resiliencefrontiers.org//">Resilience Frontiers – where.the.future.is.Now</a>","items":[]},{"content":"LEG - <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://unfccc.int/LEG/">Least Developed Countries Expert Group | UNFCCC</a>","items":[]}]},"tunes":{"documentationLink":[]}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2023-11-21T16:30:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-11-21T16:30:44.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":35,"title":"AmeriGEO Week 2022 puts the spotlight on human migration","slug":"amerigeo-week-2022-puts-spotlight-human-migration","image":"/storage/news/2022/20220808_amerigeo.jpg","published_at":"2022-08-08 15:41:38","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284344ddbb","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Environmental changes are increasingly affecting our economies, societies and population movements. Earth observations are critical for monitoring these changes and informing better decisions to address societal and economic challenges."}},{"id":"680284344ddbc","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"AmeriGEO Week 2022 will focus on human migration and its implications, seeking Earth observation solutions to help reduce the impact of climate change on communities, limit health risks and increase access to resources, particularly among disproportionally affected indigenous people."}},{"id":"680284344ddbd","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"These Earth observation solutions are more effective and readily adopted if countries in the region work together. AmeriGEO Week participants will discuss how collaboration among National GEOs, regional efforts, small and medium-sized enterprises and other partners can be strengthened to improve coordination and use of Earth observation solutions in the decision-making process."}},{"id":"680284344ddbe","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Learnings from AmeriGEO Week will inform the development of a new strategy for GEO for the post 2025 period. A dedicated in-person side event on the “road to a post-2025 strategy for GEO” will take place on 16 August at 15:00 PYT to seek input from the AmeriGEO community. The event will help to shape an innovative GEO that is fit for the future and meets the needs of its members."}},{"id":"680284344ddbf","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"AmeriGEO Week 2022 is hosted by AmeriGEO, the Paraguay Space Agency and the Universidad Americana Paraguay. Participation is possible in person or virtually. Please register at https://2022amerigeoweek.amerigeo.org/."}},{"id":"680284344ddc0","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Human Migration in Focus: EO for Resilience and Equitable Development"}},{"id":"680284344ddd5","type":"embed","data":{"embed":"https://www.youtube.com/embed/OUhdfNTuf0c?si=O3Kl9feRB_dAga2N","caption":null,"height":320,"width":580,"source":"https://www.youtube.com/embed/OUhdfNTuf0c?si=O3Kl9feRB_dAga2N","service":"youtube"}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2023-11-21T16:43:00.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-11-21T16:43:00.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":36,"title":"Nominations open for GEO Individual Excellence Awards 2022","slug":"nominations-open-geo-individual-excellence-awards-2022","image":"/storage/news/2022/202207_geo_awards_new.jpg","published_at":"2022-07-21 15:44:02","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284344e466","type":"header","data":{"text":"Nominations open for GEO Individual Excellence Awards 2022","level":2}},{"id":"680284344e46a","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Nominations are now open for the GEO Individual Excellence Awards 2022. Launched in 2019 by the GEO Programme Board, the awards are presented annually to individuals in the GEO community who have demonstrated remarkable personal commitment to the GEO mission and vision."}},{"id":"680284344e46f","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The awards celebrate achievements such as generating social impact, influencing policies, and advancing a diverse and inclusive GEO. Learn more about last year’s winners and their achievements <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://earthobservations.org/geo_blog_obs.php?id=539\%22>here.%22}},{%22id%22:%22680284344e470%22,%22type%22:%22paragraph%22,%22data%22:{%22text%22:%22Nominations, including self-nominations and nominations by sponsors, should be submitted by 9 September. The award winners will be honoured at a ceremony on 2 November during GEO Week 2022 in Accra, Ghana."}},{"id":"680284344e471","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The GEO Secretariat hosted two webinars on 4 August to provide insights on how to write a good application and answer questions on the awards."}},{"id":"680284344e474","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"A recording of the morning session, featuring 2021 award winner Li Guoqing <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://youtu.be/6t55ICwvy9Q/">is available here</a>."}},{"id":"680284344e478","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"A slide deck with advice on how to apply and writing tips is available <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"/storage/documents/Individual-Excellence-Award/2022/2022_geo_awards_webinar_presentation.pdf/">here"}},{"id":"680284344e479","type":"header","data":{"text":"Selection criteria","level":2}},{"id":"680284344e47b","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Accomplishments must have occurred in the period since 2017. 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The nomination should address all selection criteria, as substantively as possible.","items":[]},{"content":"The primary nominator will secure support from at least one other additional reference. Self-nominations will also need to include two references. These references may be contacted by the Awards Committee during the review process to seek clarification and other necessary auxiliary information related to the nomination.","items":[]},{"content":"Nominations for GEO awards are not automatically renewed for the subsequent year. Nominees who do not get selected can be re-nominated in the next year.","items":[]},{"content":"To increase diversity in the group of GEO awardees, we encourage nominators to consider gender, geographical and generational representation when nominating candidates for the Individual Excellence Awards.","items":[]},{"content":"Nominations must be submitted electronically to awards@geosec.org and must include two documents: 1. Completed Nomination Form and 2. 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International experts, including the co-chairs of the GEO Health CoP and the EO4Health Initiative provided scientific content, with a contribution also from the GEO Secretariat following an open dialogue during the One Earth One Health Workshop at the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://crss-sct.ca/conferences/csrs2017//">Earth Observation Summit in Montreal, Canada in 2017</a>."}},{"id":"680284344e8c2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The textbook explains how remote sensing provides detailed EO data that are particularly useful for risk modeling and mapping projects, which in turn can generate information on when and where diseases are occurring."}},{"id":"680284344e8c3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Risk maps enable public health professionals to anticipate and prepare for health threats, and they can support responses to infectious disease epidemics or existing endemic conditions, such as non-infectious chronic diseases. 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