Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Town Hall: Ocean science-related GEO Initiatives


Session ID#: 36191

Session Description:
The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is a global partnership of governments and organizations that works to connect the demand for sound and timely environmental information with the supply of data and information about the Earth that is collected through observing systems and made available by the GEO community. In doing so, GEO works to unlock the power of Earth observations by facilitating their accessibility and application to global decision-making within and across many different domains. A central part of GEO’s mission is to build the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) for the delivery and effective use of Earth observation (via in situ and remote sensing observations) for societal benefit. GEO connects government institutions, academic and research institutions, data providers, businesses, engineers, scientists and experts to create innovative solutions to global challenges.

Ocean science-related GEO Initiatives include Oceans and Society: Blue Planet, GEO Wetlands, AquaWatch, GEO Carbon and Greenhouse Gases and the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network. The goal of this Town Hall is to increase awareness and participation of the ocean sciences community in GEO activities and identify opportunities for collaboration and coordination. All parties interested in societal applications of Earth observations are welcome to participate.

Primary Contact:  Emily Smail, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, College Park, MD, United States; University of Maryland, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, College Park, MD, United States
Presenters:  Steven R Greb, WDNR Science Operations Center, Madison, WI, United States; Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI, United States and Gabrielle Canonico, U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System, Silver Spring, MD, United States
Cross-Topics:
  • B - Biodiversity
  • ES - Ecology and Social Interactions
  • ED - Education, Outreach and Policy
  • OD - Ocean Data Management
 

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