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GEO Work Plan Symposium 2014 ID-05 Catalyzing Resources for GEOSS Implementation C1 - Resource Mobilization for Capacity Building C2 - Resource Mobilization for Research and Development Bente Lilja Bye Task Coordinator ID-05 BLB, Norway.
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GEO Work Plan Symposium 2014ID-05 Catalyzing Resources for GEOSS ImplementationC1 - Resource Mobilization for Capacity Building C2 - Resource Mobilization for Research and DevelopmentBente Lilja ByeTask Coordinator ID-05BLB, Norway
Key 2014 Outputs(Information for Society – GEO Global Initiatives) Promotion of cooperation with Private Sector (Geospatial World Forum, Middle East Geospatial Forum, India Geospatial Forum, etc.) Promotion and dissemination of Earth Observation in Regions and at International Organizations (EOPOWER, IASON and other projects)
Key 2014 Outputs(Information for Society – GEO Global Initiatives) Ministerial Showcase • Mobilization of resources • Outreach • Capacity building • Webinar series on water cycle ERA-Net (Strengthening the European Research Area in the domain of Earth Observation) Fundraising/Forum building: Comparative study
Cross-Task Activities CEOS/EOPOWER cooperation on capacity development resource facility User engagement through demonstration of socio-economic benefits of Earth Observation Advice on use of Remote Sensing for World Bank Water Partnership Program Pilot Water SBA - ID-05
Policy Linkages (e.g. Conventions, Protocols, International Programmes) • World Summit on Sustainable Development • Future Earth (10 year program)
Challenges, Issues, and Gaps • Communicating to national funding agencies (right message to right person) • Reaching and engaging the relevant and responsible units of members and Pos • Creating win-win situations for GEO community and private sector
Intervention needed from GEO Members and POs to Achieve 2015 Strategic Targets • Engaging Asia and Africa in funding forum (contribute to comparative study) • Activate certain Pos (IGFA) (ask IGFA to address the resource mobilization issues)