UK to chair global Earth observation group with bold ambitions for data uptake
28 October 2024
The UK will chair the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) for the next two years, with a bold agenda to accelerate the uptake of Earth observation data to address global challenges.
GEO is a voluntary partnership of governments and organisations that work together to build a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). GEOSS is a network of Earth observation satellites, sensors, and data centres that provides access to a wealth of information about our planet.
As chair of GEO, the UK will lead efforts to:
- Increase the use of Earth observation data in decision-making. This data can be used to monitor environmental change, track the progress of sustainable development, and respond to disasters.
- Improve the accessibility and usability of Earth observation data. This includes making it easier to find, access, and use data, and developing tools and services that make it more user-friendly.
- Strengthen the capacity of countries to use Earth observation data. This includes providing training and support, and helping countries to develop their own Earth observation programmes.
The UK has a long history of leadership in Earth observation. The UK Space Agency is a major investor in Earth observation satellites, and the UK Met Office is one of the world’s leading centres for Earth observation research.
The UK’s chairmanship of GEO is a recognition of its commitment to using Earth observation data to address global challenges. The UK is well-positioned to lead GEO, and it has the ambition and the expertise to make a real difference.
Quotes
“The UK is proud to chair GEO at a time when the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges,” said Lord Johnson, UK Minister for Environment and Climate Change. “Earth observation data is essential for understanding these challenges and for developing solutions. As chair of GEO, the UK will work with partners around the world to increase the use of this data in decision-making, and to improve the lives of people everywhere.”
“GEO is a critical platform for collaboration on Earth observation,” said Dr. Simon Wilson, Director of the UK Space Agency. “As chair of GEO, the UK will work with partners to ensure that Earth observation data is used to its full potential to address global challenges.”
Notes to editors
- GEO is a voluntary partnership of governments and organisations that work together to build a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS).
- GEOSS is a network of Earth observation satellites, sensors, and data centres that provides access to a wealth of information about our planet.
- The UK has been a member of GEO since its inception in 2005.
- The UK will chair GEO for the next two years.
UK to chair global Earth observation group with bold ambitions for data uptake
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