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This proposal aims to renew GEO for another ten years and prepare a new 10-year Implementation Plan based on the Ministerial Declaration, 'GEO Vision' document, and Ministers' opinions. It requires prompt action and the formation of a distinguished expert group with regional balance to draft the plan.
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EXCOM Proposal to GEO X Plenary Preparation of the GEOSS Implementation Plan (GEO Post- 2015)
Rationale Summit Outcome: • Renew GEO for another ten years • Preparation of a new 10-year Implementation Plan based on: Ministerial Declaration 'GEO Vision' document Ministers' opinions • A draft is due to be submitted to the Plenary XI • Requires prompt action
Working Group composition • Need to establish a group to draft such a plan. • Group needs to be formed of distinguished experts and guaranteeing regional balance. • Caucuses will be invited to nominate up to three candidates to participate in group – can be supported by additional specialists. • GEO Co-Chairs will designate the final group ensuring a workable entity.
Roadmap • Caucuses will make nominations by end February. • EXCOM to confirm composition by end March. • Transmission by EXCOM of final Terms of Reference to the Working Group in parallel. • First draft of the Implementation Plan for GEO XI for further guidance. • Final draft to Plenary XII for adoption and endorsement by Ministers.