THE GEO GLOBAL CAPACITY BUILDING SYMPOSIUM

1. THE GEO GLOBAL CAPACITY BUILDING SYMPOSIUM Seville (Spain) September 10 & 11, 2007

2. The background for the symposium: GEO capacity building strategy • Objectives: • Encourage and enable DC to identify and address their capacity building needs • Facilitate coordination among GEO Members and PO as they seek further resources

3. Agenda • Background of the Symposium • Preparatory activities • Proposed agenda outline • Next steps

4. The background for the symposium: GEO capacity building strategy • Priority action 6: Engaging donors on EO CB priorities • Matching identified development needs and gaps with donor priorities • Connecting E2E activities (I+H+I) • Building new CB activities that address identified needs • Developing a network of donors

5. The background for the symposium: GEO capacity building strategy • A symposium to be organised: • First opportunity to engage donors on EO priorities • Focus: building linkages with existing and potential future donors • Outcomes to guide the implementation of action 6 through 2011

6. The background for the symposium: GEO Workplan Task CB-07-01a • Organise a Capacity Building Symposium in early 2007 to initiate a dialogue and an exchange of views between GEO and the international donor community in support of Earth observation capacity building. • The capacity building strategy as well as priority CB activities will be highlighted at the symposium. • Follow up actions based on outcome of the symposium will be developed.

7. The background for the symposium: GEO Workplan Task CB-07-01a • Focus of symposium. • GEO Capacity Building strategy, priorities and the necessity for continued development of capacity in EO • The need and usefulness of EO for sustainable development; • Best practice examples of EO capacity development; • High priority needs within EO CB (especially in DC); • Recommendations for coordinating and building synergy in EO CB activities. • Donor priorities and needs for Earth observations

8. The background for the symposium: GEO Workplan Task CB-07-01a • Outcomes would be to • Highlight high priority needs for funding. • Understand donor needs and uses of integrated Earth observations • Explore possible funding vehicles for high priority unmet needs in EO CB that match donor needs. • Start ongoing dialogue and long term partnership with Donor community on CB priorities • Provide Input for Ministerial (Progress report and Declaration)

9. The way to the Symposium • Announced formally in GEO Plenary in December 2006 • Discussed in CBC-3 • 1st Concept paper and agenda • TF created to help with preparatory tasks • Dates: September 10 & 11, 2007 • Venue: Seville (Spain)

10. Logistics and funding steps : • Venue (hotel) secured: meeting rooms + 200 rooms booked • Sponsor committed to fund meeting rooms • Spain’s contribution to the GEO trust fund to cover other expenses (DC travelling and additional costs) • Spain to commit on the spot support team

11. The building blocks of the Symposium agenda : • An introduction to the value of EO and GEO (including a background in GEO process) • Capacity Building in GEO (including the presentation of Survey and strategy) • The needs in GEO. DC perspectives • Funding mechanisms, priorities and needs • The value of working together: E2E projects • 4/5 regional facilitated breakout groups to discuss and match regional needs and priorities • Discussion of a roadmap Based in the “diamond” partnership concept + exhibition and contact area Programme expanded to 2 full days

12. The “diamond” partnership Those who need Those who fund Those who facilitate Those who provide

13. Monday September 10 08.00/09.00 Registration 09.00/09.30 Opening session 09.45/10.30 An introduction to the value of EO & GEO 10.30/11.15 Capacity Building in GEO 11.15/11.45 Break 11.45/12.30 The needs in EO. DC perspectives 12.30/13.15 Funding Mechanisms, priorities and needs 13.15/14.00 Discussion 14.00/15.30 Lunch 15.30/16.30 The value of working together: End to end projects 16.30/16.45 Introduction to the breakout groups 16.45/17.15 Break 17.15/18.30 3 to 5 facilitated regional breakout groups 18.30 End of the working sessions for the day 20.00 Reception/Social event

14. Tuesday September 11 09.00/09.15 Summary of day 1 and plan for day 2 by facilitators. 09.15/10.30 3 to 5 facilitated regional breakout groups (continued) 10.30/11.00 Break 11.00/12.30 3 to 5 facilitated regional breakout groups (continued) 12.30/14.00 Presentation of conclusions of groups 14.00/15.30 Lunch 15.30/16.30 General discussion (presentation & discussion of roadmap) 16.30/17.00 Final conclusions 17.00/17.30 Closing session GEONETCast and GEO Web Portal to be shown in the exhibition area

15. Next urgent steps : • Identify agenda details: speakers, facilitators, projects, and ensure their commitment to participate • Identify invitees • Produce a brochure • Prepare and send invitation letters • Launch the website for information and registration

16. We need your help and commitment for the success of the Symposium Thank you!