Transcript Introduction - Group on Earth Observations

GEO PLENARY XIII
SIDE EVENT
SESSION 5 WORKING SESSIONS
Session Topics
Overview of Working Sessions
AGENDA
Session 1: Welcome and Overview
Session 2: UN and GEO SDG Activities and Mechanisms
Session 3: Partnerships
Session 4: Panel: National and Regional Perspectives on
Approaches, Early Progress, and Challenges
Session 5: Working Sessions
A. Urbanization & Climate Change for Health & AQ; SDGs 3 & 11
B. Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Agriculture; SDGs 2 & 15
C. Interdependencies and Synergies in the SDGs
Session 6: Side Event Resolutions
Adjourn
Primary Tenet
Primary Purpose
Earth Observations
and Geographic
Information can
contribute to
achieving the SDGs
Identify actionable
steps that attendees,
GEO, and GEO SDG
Initiative team can
and should pursue
SESSION 5
Working Sessions
Urbanization & Climate Change for Health & AQ; SDGs 3 & 11
Moderator: Chu Ishida, Japan/JAXA, CEOS, and SDG Initiative Co-lead
Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Agriculture; SDGs 2 & 15
Moderator: George Zalidis, Greece/i-BEC
Interdependencies and Synergies in the SDGs
Moderator: Eduardo De La Torre, Mexico/INEGI and SDG Initiative Co-lead
What are specific ways that Earth observations contribute to SDGs?
What are detailed approaches countries and organizations are using?
How is user engagement, data access, and capacity building occurring?
What is the significance and value added of Earth observations to the SDGs?
What linkages, synergies, and competition exist among the Goals?
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Session A:
Session B:
Session C:
Urbanization
and Climate
Change for
Health & Air
Quality,
SDGs 3 & 11
Terrestrial
Ecosystems,
Biodiversity,
and
Agriculture;
SDGs 2 & 15
Interdependencies
and
Synergies
in the SDGs
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Purpose: A
Session A:
Urbanization
and Climate
Change for
Health & Air
Quality,
SDGs 3 & 11
An exchange of ideas about how to contribute
towards achieving SDGs 3, 11, and 13.
Share perspectives on existing efforts and discuss
ongoing actions, such as UNEP Atmospheric Brown
Cloud project, and use of networks, such as
AERONET and SKYNET.
Share relevant national-level examples and pilot
projects, including their status, gaps and
challenges, and possible pathways and
opportunities for partnership engagement in
moving forward.
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Purpose: B
Session B:
Terrestrial
Ecosystems,
Biodiversity,
and
Agriculture;
SDGs 2 & 15
Discuss activities (current and upcoming) and the
value and contributions of Earth obs to:
• Improved food security
• Monitoring of forest cover.
Identify particular Targets and Indicators within
SDGs 2 and 15
Share relevant national-level examples and pilot
projects, including their status, gaps and
challenges, and possible pathways and
opportunities for partnership engagement in
moving forward.
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Purpose: C
Session C:
Interdependencies
and
Synergies
in the SDGs
Examine interdependencies among the SDG Goals,
Targets and Indicators.
Discuss some of the leading SDG interactions in
specific national, regional, and global contexts.
Discuss thematic case studies (e.g., health,
ecosystems) that enable SDG reinforcements and
minimize negative interactions.
Identify specific recommendations and near-term
actions for the GEO SDG Initiative team to pursue;
for GEO Work Programme element teams; and for
the GEO Community.
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What Would You Do, How Would You Invest …
If GEO identified €1 Million for Earth Observations on
Sustainable Development Goals:
 What activities should GEO pursue?
 Where should it spend the ´first´ Euro?
 What is the highest priority item where we
would see a return on investment?
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Session 6: Working Session Report Outs (at 17h00)
1. Groups will summarize topics
2. Groups will summarize key findings and
recommendations
3. Groups will provide one concrete example
4. Groups will articulate concrete recommendations for
the GEO Initiative, including rationales
5. Groups will articulate actionable recommendations
for the GEO Plenary
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Session 6: Working Session Report Outs (at 17h00)
1. Groups will summarize topics
2. Groups will summarize key findings and
recommendations
3. Groups will provide one concrete example
4. Groups will articulate concrete recommendations for
the GEO Initiative, including rationales
5. Groups will articulate actionable recommendations
for the GEO Plenary
 Take Breaks As The Group Needs Them 
Coffee at 15:30-16:00
Session A:
Session B:
Session C:
Urbanization
and Climate
Change for
Health & AQ
Terrestrial
Ecosystems,
Biodiversity,
and Agriculture
Interdependencies
and Synergies
in the SDGs
Start: Green 5
Start: Green 6
@15:45: Green 6
@15:45: Green 7
Chu Ichida
George Zalidis
Green 6
Eduardo
De La Torre
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GEO PLENARY XIII
SIDE EVENT
SESSION 5 WORKING SESSIONS
Questions and Clarifications
Backup
Materials
WORKING SESSIONS
Session A. Urbanization and Climate Change
for Health & AQ; SDGs 3 & 11
Room:
Session B.
Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and
Agriculture; SDGs 2 & 15
Room:
Session C.
Interdependencies and Synergies
in the SDGs
Room:
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This GEO Side Event on the SDGs
is specifically designed to increase
awareness, understanding, and action
of the GEO Community about the
significance of and opportunity
for Earth observations in the
2030 Agenda and the SDG process.
SIDE EVENT OBJECTIVES (SUMMARIZED FROM AGENDA)
 Attendees understand the status of progress on 2030 Agenda,
and they build awareness of mechanisms and processes in UN
and GEO to develop and approve methods
 Attendees examine country-level projects integrating Earth
observations and geospatial information into national efforts
 Attendees examine connections and synergies among SDG Goals
 Attendees consider partnerships and joint opportunities with
other organizations advancing the SDGs
AGENDA
Session 1: Welcome and Overview
Session 2: GEO and UN SDG Activities and Mechanisms
Session 3: Partnerships
Session 4: Panel: National and Regional Perspectives on
Approaches, Early Progress, and Challenges
Session 5: Working Sessions
A. Urbanization & Climate Change for Health & AQ; SDGs 3 & 11
B. Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Agriculture; SDGs 2 & 15
C. Interdependencies and Synergies in the SDGs
Session 6: Side Event Resolutions
Adjourn