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Integrated Earth Observations - Building the Bridges -: Integrated Earth Observations - Building the Bridges - IGOL Theme Team Meeting
13-15 Sept 2004
Jeff Tschirley
Chief, SDRN
IGOS –P brings together: IGOS –P brings together WMO UN organizations Global observing systems International science and research programmes
Need for earth observations: Need for earth observations Health Ecosystems Atmosphere Climate Oceans Biodiversity Disasters
IGOS themes (1): IGOS themes (1) Process for developing themes :
Form a group of interested partners and internationally recognized experts
Consult user communities to define needs and products
Assess current status of observations
Identify gaps in coverage
Theme content :
Objectives
Roles and responsibilities
Milestones
Evaluation criteria
Level of effort required
IGOS themes (2): IGOS themes (2) Approved themes
Global Carbon Cycle Geohazards Ocean Water cycle
Atmospheric chemistry
Under preparation
Coastal observations     Coral Reefs Sub-Theme (approved) Land Cryosphere
GEO Process: GEO Process G-8 Action 1 Evian, France 2 June 2003 Coordinate earth observation strategies Produce reliable data products on atmosphere, land, freshwater, ecosystems, oceans Improve data archiving and fill gaps
GEOSS 10-year Implementation Plan Draft Outline: GEOSS 10-year Implementation Plan Draft Outline Scope
Purpose
Governance
Societal benefits and requirements Topics: Disasters, Health, Energy, Climate, Water, Weather, Ecosystems, Agriculture, Biodiversity
Opportunities and gaps
Elements of a systems (of systems)
Sharing and managing data
Serving the user
Capacity building
Outreach
Necessary conditions for success
Schedule for implementation and evolution
Slide9: Nine social benefit areas Disasters
Health
Energy
Climate
Water
Weather
Ecosystems
Agriculture
Biodiversity For each area a topic coordinator
Geo sub-groups provide inputs
Inputs from current observing systems: Inputs from current observing systems IGOS Partners
Principal source of information for 7 of 9 topic areas (Disasters, Climate change, Water cycle, Weather, Ecosystems protection, Agriculture, Biodiversity)
UN agencies.