Transitioning IGOS to GEO: A Decade of Global Observational Advancements
This symposium reviews the significant progress of the Integrated Global Observing Strategy (IGOS) as it transitions into the Global Earth Observation (GEO) framework. It highlights key milestones from 2006 to 2008, showcasing the evolution of partnerships, resolutions, and successful thematic transitions. Participants will celebrate past achievements and discuss future directions to enhance decision-making through improved observational capabilities. The symposium aims to foster collaboration among former IGOS partners, GEOSS task leaders, and stakeholders to address current science challenges and societal benefits.
Transitioning IGOS to GEO: A Decade of Global Observational Advancements
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IGOS Symposium Programme Committee Telecon 18.09.2008
IGOS Transition into GEO – Brief History • 10/2006 CEOS Plenary 20 Buenos Aires – Proposal on IGOS Transition • 05/07 IGOS P-14, UNESCO, Decision on Transition of Themes into GEO • 06/07 IGOS Partners letter to Themes to initiate Transition • 06/07 Letter from GEO Sec. Director welcoming Themes and invitation to discuss/solve/negotiate issues of concern • 06/07 – 09/07 Letters to all Themes by GEO Sec. and individual negotiations • 10/07 Status Report at CEOS Plenary 21 Hawaii decision to proceed and support • 11/07 IGOS P-14bis @ GEO IV/Ministerial Status Presentation and requested Process paper. Action to update Process from Themes perspective and decision to go for IGOS termination Resolution at P-15, plus organisation of Major Symposium honouring achievements and way-ahead under GEO umbrella • 10-12/07 First Themes declare successful transition (IGWCO, IGOL, CZCP, Geo Hazards, GOOS) • 05/08 IGOS P-15, UNESCO, Resolution signed and Partnership dissolved. Agreement on a major (GEO) Symposium, emphasising the past achievement, the current activities and the future Work of the Themes under the GEO umbrella
Progress of (former IGOS-) Themes • Ocean– Transitioned, Ocean United, CL-06-06, CEOS engagement • Coastal – Proceeding well, CoP active, GEOSS Workshops in all Caucuses, PICO • Water – Strong links to GEO Water tasks, Formal decision 2007, link in-situ and space, HARON proposal • Cryosphere – WMO covering report, GCW, IPY Legacy Task CL-06-05, Joint Legacy Workshop GEO-WMO • Land – Report (GEOSS oriented) available 05/08, Focus on AG-07-03 Global AG monitoring GAM secretariat in India, link to Food Risk (WMO involvement) • GeoHazards – Lead DI-06-03 & DI-06-07, CoP active. New proposal: Supersites • Atmosphere – Implementation through GAW. 4 Offices, Ozone first, others to come • Carbon – EC-06-01 Integrated Carbon Observing System OCO/Gosat? Office? – only “problem child
“GEO - IGOS-Theme” SymposiumObjectives/Purpose of Symposium • Highlight advances of integratedglobal observational capabilities for societal benefit over the past decade and address science challenges for the future • Demonstrate better decision making through improved observation and gain support for the future • Highlight and celebrate past IGOS-Theme accomplishments and lessons learned (including recognition of role of IGOS Partnership) • Discuss shift in emphasis for future, from observational requirements to sustained implementation of GEOSS • Survey present landscape and Theme interaction with GEO (Committee participation, Work Plan contributions, establishment of Communities of Practice)
“GEO - IGOS-Theme” Symposium 2009 - ctd Venueco-location with GEO-VI (2 days before) Organisation Committee GEO Secretariat Former IGOS Partners Local Organisers Programme Committee (invitations issued 06/08) Chair: Greg Withee (US-GEO) Former IGOS Partners Theme Leaders and CoP leads GEO Secretariat GEO User Interface and Science and Technology Committees (representatives) Draft agenda already being designed Publication – various possibilities aired
