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Explore the opportunities and challenges in Earth observations in the Americas through the lens of partnerships and capacity building. Discover the role of GEOSS and the contributions of various countries, including the USA, Europe, Brazil, and more.
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Earth Observations in the AmericasOpportunities and Challenges Brigadier General John J. Kelly, Jr., (USAF, Ret.) Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere – NOAA Earth Observation Partnership of the Americas June 2, 2005
Growing Partnerships in Earth Observations EOS I • EOS I • July 31, 2003, Washington, D.C. • 34 Countries + 20 International Organizations • EOS II • April 25, 2004, Tokyo, Japan • 47 Countries + EC + 26 International Organizations • EOS III February 2005, Brussels • 60 Countries + EC and 34 International Organizations • 10-Year Implementation Plan • Commerce Secretary Gutierrez led the US delegation EOS II EOS III
GEOSS Benefit Areas Terrestrial, Coastal & Marine Ecosystems Water Resources Natural & Human Induced Disasters Energy Resources Sustainable Agriculture & Desertification Human Health & Well-Being Biodiversity Weather Information, Forecasting & Warning Climate Variability & Change
The Political ProcessGEO I, Geneva, Switzerland • First meeting of new GEO at WMO headquarters on May 3-4 • GEO agreed to 12 member Executive Committee • Africa (2), Americas (3), Asia and Oceania (3), Commonwealth of Independent States (1), Europe (3) • Co-Chairs: US, EC (developed); China, South Africa (developing) • First EXCOM Meeting: June 2005
3 1 3 2 3 Americas Europe Africa Asia/Oceania Brazil Honduras USA European Commission Italy Germany South Africa Morocco China Japan Thailand Commonwealth of Independent States GEO Executive Committee Russia
Other National Earth Observation Efforts • Other countries are following the lead of the US and Europe in developing their own national integration structures: • Canada • China • Japan • Morocco • South Africa
NOAA’s Contribution Data Assimilation & Modeling Applied Research Observing Systems Partnerships Environmental Services
NOAA Observations Systems Space-Based Ocean-Based Land-Based Air-Based
Earth Observations in the Americas • Define User Needs – Meteorological and non-Meteorological • Plan for Future Systems • Enhance Capacity Building & Training Opportunities • Build Partnerships as part of GEOSS