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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.