Four Working Groups have been established as part of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Earth Observations (GEO) 2023-2025 Work Programme. They focus on the key issues related to Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction, Data, Resilient Cities and Human Settlement.
The Foundational Tasks of GEO involve a range of activities, with some carried out by the GEO Secretariat and others undertaken by collaborative teams drawn from across the GEO community. These teams are basically called Working Groups.
By working closely with stakeholders, the Working Groups ensure that the perspectives and expertise of various partners are considered in GEO's initiatives for the benefit of society.
Climate Change Working Group
Crafting and implementing a thorough GEO strategy for climate action as well as promoting Earth observations for adaptation and mitigation in line with Paris Agreement goals.
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GEO Capacity Development Working Group
Facilitating GEO's capacity development efforts through promoting the principle of co-creation and providing conceptual support across intervention levels.
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Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group
Promoting the use of Earth observations in national efforts to build disaster resilience and disaster risk reduction. Developing a crosscutting approach for this purpose.
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Data and Knowledge Working Group
Collaborating with the GEO community and external stakeholders to address data policy, data ethics and data governance issues impacting the use of Earth observations.
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Resilient Cities and Human Settlement Working Group
Advancing the use of Earth observations in support of urban resilience and sustainable urbanisation efforts in human settlements, cities, and countries.
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Around 50 global and regional initiatives are contributing to Earth observation data, services, knowledge and capacity development. The GEO Work Programme encompasses biodiversity observations, ecosystem accounting, water resources management, agriculture, food security and many more.
GEO 2023-2025 WORK PROGRAMME
