AWS Open Data Sponsorship Programme</a>. This means the data is free to download and accessible without registration, making it easier than ever for users to obtain the information they need. The new version expands coverage to a staggering 7 million river-reach global network. Additionally, users can now bulk download extended historical and forecast data."}},{"id":"680284345dc7d","type":"header","data":{"text":"Why this matters","level":2}},{"id":"680284345dc7f","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"GEOGLOWS V2.0 offers vital tools for researchers, policymakers, and communities to improve water management and help mitigate the impact of extreme weather events. By providing detailed, easily accessible streamflow forecast data, GEOGLOWS helps governments and decision-makers mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events and supports sustainable water resource management globally."}},{"id":"680284345dc82","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"For those interested in exploring these powerful resources, comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and download instructions are available at <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://data.geoglows.org/">data.geoglows.org. Whether you're a seasoned hydrologist or a community planner, GEOGLOWS makes accessing and utilizing hydrological data straightforward and user-friendly."}},{"id":"680284345dc83","type":"header","data":{"text":"About GEOGLOWS","level":2}},{"id":"680284345dc85","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The GEOGLOWS Initiative has been continually led and supported by several organizations, including NOAA, NASA, NGA, AWS, CNES, the World Bank, Esri, Brigham Young University, and Aquaveo, with the underpinning forecast data provided by ECMWF and with the implementation of the TDX Hydro river network in collaboration with the U.S. National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), increasing coverage from 1 million to 7 million streams and rivers worldwide."}},{"id":"680284345dc86","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"GEOGLOWS is the initiative of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) dedicated to global water sustainability and advancements in hydrological science, with a focus on the development and implementation of open forecasting systems for water on a global scale. GEOGLOWS plays a vital role in addressing and mitigating complex challenges in water resource management across diverse geographical regions. The GEOGLOWS Streamflow Service uses a Hydrologic Modeling as a Service (HMaaS) approach, which centralizes the cyberinfrastructure, human capacity, and other components of hydrologic modeling using the best forecasts and expertise available, along with the latest advances in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)."}},{"id":"680284345dc8b","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Media inquiries can be directed to Amber Kremer with the GEOGLOWS Secretariat: <a href=https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/\"mailto:secretariat@geoglows.org\">secretariat@geoglows.org. To learn more about GEOGLOWS 2.0 and employ the updated GEOGLOWS tools and applications, visit the following link: <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.geoglows.org/">www.geoglows.org"}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2024-05-17T10:16:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-05-27T15:21:36.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":80,"title":"GEO HeatSprint: A Collaborative Effort to Combat Extreme Heat","slug":"geo-heatsprint-collaborative-effort-combat-extreme-heat","image":"/storage/news/2024/202405_heat_resilience_blog.png","published_at":"2024-05-16 06:32:00","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284345e183","type":"header","data":{"text":"Personal Reflections from a Participant","level":2}},{"id":"680284345e187","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"In the fight against extreme heat, which claims the lives of half a million people annually, the Group on Earth Observations in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has recently organized the first-ever GEO HeatSprint workshop."}},{"id":"680284345e188","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Having had the privilege of being part of the organizing team, I witnessed not just a gathering of influential stakeholders discussing extreme heat but a dynamic and productive series of brainstorming and co-design sessions involving diverse groups of experts rarely found in the same room. Together, we united against the silent but deadly enemy – extreme heat."}},{"id":"680284345e189","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The impact of this workshop was immediate and profound. Eleni Myrivili, the Global Chief Heat Officer to UN-Habitat & Arsht-Rock, expressed her gratitude, stating, \"We need data and evidence-based, forward-looking, and systematic strategic plans and initiatives; this would be fantastic for every city to have, and I am grateful that GEO is taking an important step towards this.\""}},{"id":"680284345e18a","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"So, what set this workshop apart? During the HeatSprint, we took a unique approach to idea-generation. We began by attentively listening to representatives from various cities as they shared their specific challenges related to extreme heat. This exercise allowed us to develop user journey maps, enabling us to understand the perspectives of key decision-makers such as Chief Heat Officers and Community Health Workers. Through this process, we uncovered the critical gaps in decision-support that cities face when managing heat risks."}},{"id":"680284345e18c","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To find solutions, we divided into smaller groups and engaged in intensive brainstorming sessions. Later, each group presented their proposed solutions to the larger gathering, seeking feedback and suggestions. By the end of the second day, we collectively voted on the most impactful aspects of each proposal. Remarkably, on the third day of the HeatSprint, we had a mock-up prototype of the Global Heat Resilience Service (GHRS) – a tangible demonstration of what can be accomplished when the world unites for a common cause and listens to one another. The GHRS aims to equip every urban area with the necessary data and insights to effectively combat the health risks associated with extreme heat."}},{"id":"680284345e18d","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This experience emphasized the significance of collaboration and co-design with end-users in tackling global challenges. Each story shared and solution proposed during the HeatSprint reinforced my belief in the mission of GEO – to bring together the right people, in the right place, with the right data for a clear purpose."}},{"id":"680284345e193","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To learn more about this initiative or get involved, please contact us at <a href=https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/\"mailto:HeatResilience@geosec.org\">HeatResilience@geosec.org and visit our <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://earthobservations.org/solutions/incubators/global-heat-resilience-service/">webpage. Together, we can make a difference in safeguarding our communities from the dangers of extreme heat."}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2024-05-20T08:38:26.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-05-20T08:40:02.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":78,"title":"Save the Date: GEO Symposium & ODOK Workshop","slug":"save-date-geo-symposium-odok-workshop","image":"/storage/news/2024/2024_GEO_Symposium_ODOK_Blog_Banner_final.png","published_at":"2024-03-22 09:23:26","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284345d8ef","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The 2024 GEO Symposium & theOpen Data and Open Knowledge (ODOK) Workshop is now confirmed to be held inHangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China from23 to 26 September 2024."}},{"id":"680284345d8f0","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"A dedicated website with registration details will soon be launched."}},{"id":"680284345d8f2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Save the dates,"}},{"id":"680284345d8f3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The GEO Secretariat"}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2024-03-22T10:36:58.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-05-06T14:37:35.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":77,"title":"Reappointment of GEO Secretariat Director","slug":"reappointment-geo-secretariat-director","image":"/storage/news/2024/2024_yana_gevorgyan_new.jpg","published_at":"2024-03-20 13:21:00","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284345d615","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Dear GEO Community,"}},{"id":"680284345d617","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"We are pleased to announce that, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure, the Executive Committee has approved the re-appointment of Secretariat Director Yana Gevorgyan for a second term: from July 2024 through June 2027. Yana has accepted the offer of reappointment and looks forward to working with ExCom and the GEO Community to begin implementation of the Post-2025 Strategy adopted in Cape Town."}},{"id":"680284345d618","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Regards,"}},{"id":"680284345d619","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"GEO's Executive Committee"}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2024-03-20T14:23:19.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-03-22T10:37:49.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":76,"title":"GEO Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Webinar Series for 2024","slug":"geo-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-webinar-series-2024","image":"/storage/news/2024/GEO-Equality-Diversity-and-Inclusion-Webinar-Series-for-2024.jpg","published_at":"2024-02-09 09:00:00","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284345d265","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Please join the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Subgroup of the GEO Programme Board in our 2024 webinar series and be inspired by engaging stories from around the world that celebrate gender, indigenous people and youth perspectives in the Earth observation community. These webinars will be held as the world is recognizing women, indigenous people, and youth on their United Nations designated International Days. Each webinar will be given live twice a day, one in each hemisphere at a reasonable hour."}},{"id":"680284345d266","type":"header","data":{"text":"The program for 2024 is as follows:","level":2}},{"id":"680284345d26e","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"On <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.unesco.org/en/days/women/">International Women’s Day</a>, Friday the 8th of March, we will hold our1st webinar celebrating woman. For this webinar, registration is open – please register here:"}},{"id":"680284345d275","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"Time slot 1: <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://blb.as/geo-edi-webinar1 mar24/">7:00 am UTC | 3:00 pm CST</a>","items":[]},{"content":"Time slot 2: <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://blb.as/geo-edi-webinar2 mar24/">5:00 pm UTC | 9:00 am PST</a>","items":[]}]},"tunes":{"documentationLink":[]}},{"id":"680284345d27b","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The 2nd webinar will be held on <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.unesco.org/en/international-day-worlds-indigenous-peoples/">The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples</a>, Friday the8th of August."}},{"id":"680284345d280","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The 3rd webinar will be held on <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.unesco.org/en/days/youth/">International Youth Day</a>, Monday the12th of. August."}},{"id":"680284345d281","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Registration information for the second and third webinar will be given at a later date."}},{"id":"680284345d282","type":"header","data":{"text":"Background of GEO EDI:","level":2}},{"id":"680284345d283","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Subgroup of the GEO Programme Board supports the strategic aim of developing GEO as an institution that provides a fair, supportive and encouraging networking environment that ensures that equality, diversity, and inclusivity are fully considered, addressed, and embedded within GEO activities and decisions."}},{"id":"680284345d284","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The 2023 Cape Town GEO Ministerial declaration recognizes that barriers to access and use of Earth observation persist and are not limited to geography. Increasing equity and inclusivity with a greater diversity of voices and greater attention to engagement and capacity development are critical to enabling our sustainable and resilient future. Furthermore, the GEO ministerial praises the adoption of the GEO Statement on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). GEO’s resolve to develop an ever-more dynamic, diverse, and inclusive community is laudable."}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2024-02-08T15:22:12.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-02-09T09:01:02.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":75,"title":"GEO Secretariat welcomes new Chief of Member Services","slug":"new-chief-member-services","image":"/storage/news/2024/2024_sara_chief_of_member_services.jpg","published_at":"2024-02-05 13:07:30","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284345cddc","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"We are pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Venturini as Chief of Member Services at GEO Secretariat. Sara takes the lead on the newly established Member Services unit that will focus on engagement and serving our current and prospective Members – a strong focus of the GEO’s Post-2025 Strategy and Ministerial Declaration endorsed by Ministers in November 2023."}},{"id":"680284345cdde","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Sara is well known to the GEO community as the Climate Coordinator since she first joined GEO in 2019. In this role, Sara has actively supported GEO’s efforts to strengthen the science-policy interface, promoting valuable relationships and opportunities to leverage GEO’s portfolio for climate action through joint work with UNFCCC Secretariat and other partners. Most recently, Sara also covered the Biodiversity area providing essential support to the ideation and development of the Global Ecosystems Atlas initiative of GEO."}},{"id":"680284345cddf","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Join us in congratulating Sara on her new role."}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2024-02-05T14:08:05.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-02-05T14:11:05.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":74,"title":"AmeriGEO Workshop Empowers Over 100 Women and Girls in Costa Rica","slug":"amerigeo-workshop-empowers-over-100-women-and-girls-costa-rica","image":"/storage/news/2024/AmeriGEO_Workshop_in_Costa_Rica_1.jpg","published_at":"2024-01-08 13:27:00","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"680284345c898","type":"header","data":{"text":"Training 100+ Women and Girls in GEO Technologies:","level":2}},{"id":"680284345c89f","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Over 100 women and girls with a passion for agriculture and natural resource management participated in a training workshop on GEO applications at a three-day event held at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (<a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://iica.int/en/">IICA) in San José, Costa Rica."}},{"id":"680284345c8a3","type":"image","data":{"url":"/storage/news/2024/AmeriGEO_Workshop_in_Costa_Rica_1.jpg","caption":null,"vertical":false,"stretched":false,"small":false}},{"id":"680284345c8a4","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":" Participants and organizers at the GeoFem: Women in Geospatial Technologies workshop in San José, Costa Rica (credit: IICA/Jose García)"}},{"id":"680284345c8a9","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The GeoFem: Women in Geospatial Technologies workshop, also known as <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.rallyfemenino.org/www//">Rally Femenino</a>, was organized by founder María José Molina from the Central American Aerospace Network (<a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091896584575\%22>RAC), along with Jonathan Castro and Carolina Guzmán from IICA."}},{"id":"680284345c8b7","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Since 2019, GeoFem has trained more than 500 women and girls in geospatial technologies. The latest workshop was held in partnership with several organizations, including <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://servirglobal.net//">SERVIR (a joint initiative of NASA and the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.usaid.gov/central-america-and-mexico-regional-program&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1702324915186612&usg=AOvVaw2hnHixNtJ1jIVocAR7LSdl\%22>U.S. Agency for International Development</a>), <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://nasaharvest.org//">NASA Harvest</a>, <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://cce.byu.edu//">Brigham Young University</a> (BYU), the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://marriott.byu.edu/ballard//">BYU Ballard Center for Social Impact</a>, <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.unesco.org/en/fieldoffice/sanjose/">UNESCO, and <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://www.amerigeo.org//">AmeriGEO."}},{"id":"680284345c8b8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The GeoFem workshops aim to address disparities between men and women by building women’s geospatial skills and facilitating professional empowerment and leadership. The workshop supports women in applying these skills to address environmental challenges, particularly in rural areas."}},{"id":"680284345c8bb","type":"image","data":{"url":"/storage/news/2024/AmeriGEO_Workshop_in_Costa_Rica_2.jpg","caption":null,"vertical":false,"stretched":false,"small":false}},{"id":"680284345c8bc","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":" Betzy Hernández, SERVIR Regional Science Lead for Central America, gives an overview of AmeriGEO at the GeoFem opening event. (credit: SERVIR/Lena Pransky)"}},{"id":"680284345c8bd","type":"header","data":{"text":"Integrating GEO’s Work Programmes for Climate Resiliency:","level":2}},{"id":"680284345c8be","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This year’s GeoFem workshop focused on two GEO Work Programme activities, GEOGLAM and GEOGloWS, both of which are regionally led by AmeriGEO. Collaborating partners recognized the capacity of these activities to support community resilience through improved agricultural, food security, and hydrological monitoring."}},{"id":"680284345c8c3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"With the support of Dr. Jim Nelson from BYU, participants were introduced to GEO applications such as the <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://data.geoglows.org//">GEOGloWS Global Streamflow Forecasting</a> tool, a global hydrological model that generates forecasts that are updated on a daily basis, and <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://apps.geoglows.org/apps/hydro-var-monitor//">Climate Trends</a>, which enables users to examine variables such as precipitation and soil moisture."}},{"id":"680284345c8cc","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Participants engaged in training on <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://earthobservations.org/geoglam.php/">GEOGLAM-related tools for agricultural and food security monitoring, led by Antonio Sánchez from NASA Harvest. In these sessions, participants learned how to use GEOGLAM’s <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://cropmonitor.org//">GEO Crop Monitor</a> and <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://cropmonitor.org/tools/agmet//">AGMET tools, along with <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://climateserv.servirglobal.net//">ClimateSERV and <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://earthengine.google.com//">Google Earth Engine</a> to conduct advanced analysis for decision-making in agriculture."}},{"id":"680284345c8cd","type":"header","data":{"text":"Creating a Space for Multigenerational Leadership:","level":2}},{"id":"680284345c8ce","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"IICA invited women and girls 14 years and older to attend the workshop, promoting leadership from both established professionals and youth leaders. The workshop engaged young student mentors, referred to as “Godmothers,” who supported participants as they explored ways of applying GEO tools within their communities."}},{"id":"680284345c8d1","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Five students attended the training from <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://edunamica.cr//">Edunámica, an association that provides opportunities for talented youth. The young students thanked the GeoFem participants and organizers for welcoming them into the space:"}},{"id":"680284345c8d2","type":"quote","data":{"text":"“It often feels like our opinion as young people doesn't matter,” shared Ifer, one of the Edunámica students. “But you've encouraged us throughout the entire workshop.”"}},{"id":"680284345c8d4","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"On the final day, participants collaborated in small groups to present project proposals for using GEO applications to address environmental issues in their communities. For example, one group proposed using GEOGloWS to improve community-led water and sewage management efforts in areas with frequent flooding. GeoFem organizers highlighted that these proposals are far from hypothetical, and that many participants go on to implement the ideas that they generate during the workshop. Several participants also noted that they plan to share what they learned in their local communities, expanding the transformative impact of this GEO training."}},{"id":"680284345c8d7","type":"image","data":{"url":"/storage/news/2024/AmeriGEO_Workshop_in_Costa_Rica_3.jpg","caption":null,"vertical":false,"stretched":false,"small":false}},{"id":"680284345c8d8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":" (R-L) Dr. Jim Nelson of BYU, GeoFem founder María José Molina, and Godmothers (youth mentors) Natalia Martínez and Emily Bolaños facilitate a GEOGloWS feedback session at the GeoFem workshop. (credit: IICA/Jose García)"}},{"id":"680284345c8d9","type":"header","data":{"text":"Commitment to Regional GEO Training:","level":2}},{"id":"680284345c8da","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The GeoFem organizers hope to replicate this workshop across the region, recognizing that the workshop structure, along with training on GEO Work Programme activities like GEOGLAM and GEOGloWS, could be transferable to support women in other communities."}},{"id":"680284345c8e0","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"María José Molina, GeoFem founder and current president of RAC, has been instrumental in these efforts. Under Molina’s leadership, RAC actively participated at <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://earthobservations.org/news/data-driven-solutions-earth-observations-americas/">AmeriGEO Week 2023</a>, partnering with SERVIR to <a href=https://earthobservations.org/"https://science.msfc.nasa.gov/2023/10/02/servir-team-provides-support-to-amerigeo-week-2023-event-including-keynote-address//">lead a workshop</a> on improved flood mapping. This workshop supported AmeriGEO’s focus on regional geospatial capacity strengthening and knowledge transfer to address climate issues."}},{"id":"680284345c8e1","type":"quote","data":{"text":"“We should bring this type of event to women in rural areas, who for various reasons may not be able to access this type of education in spatial technologies,” Molina shared, highlighting the importance of empowering women within climate resilience efforts. “They, in their rural communities, can be part of the urgent solutions that the planet needs to face environmental changes.”"}},{"id":"680284345c8e3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To read a full press release about the GeoFem workshop, click on the button below:"}},{"id":"680284345c8fe","type":"button","data":{"buttons":[{"text":"Full press release of GeoFem workshop","url":"https://iica.int/en/press/news/over-one-hundred-women-involved-agriculture-and-natural-resource-management-costa-rica"}]}},{"id":"680284345c902","type":"image","data":{"url":"/storage/news/2024/AmeriGEO_Workshop_in_Costa_Rica_4.jpg","caption":null,"vertical":false,"stretched":false,"small":false}},{"id":"680284345c903","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":" “Godmothers” served as student mentors for GeoFem participants, ensuring everyone felt comfortable using GEO tools to create proposals to address environmental issues in their communities. (Credit: SERVIR/Lena Pransky)"}},{"id":"680284345c905","type":"image","data":{"url":"/storage/news/2024/AmeriGEO_Workshop_in_Costa_Rica_5.jpg","caption":null,"vertical":false,"stretched":false,"small":false}},{"id":"680284345c906","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":" Antonio Sánchez from NASA Harvest introduces GEOGLAM at the GeoFem workshop. (Credit: SERVIR/Lena Pransky)"}},{"id":"680284345c908","type":"image","data":{"url":"/storage/news/2024/AmeriGEO_Workshop_in_Costa_Rica_6.jpg","caption":null,"vertical":false,"stretched":false,"small":false}},{"id":"680284345c909","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":" Dr. Jim Nelson of BYU at the GeoFem workshop with Godmother (youth mentor) Natalia Martínez. (Credit: SERVIR/Lena Pransky)"}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2024-01-09T14:41:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-01-09T14:47:46.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]},{"id":98,"title":"2023 GEO Awards Winners","slug":"2023-geo-awards-winners","image":"/storage/news/2024/AdobeStock_223801633.jpeg","published_at":"2023-11-20 13:47:09","content":{"time":1744995380000,"blocks":[{"id":"6802843464dc0","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"In 2023 the GEO Award ceremony was held during GEO Week in Cape Town. These awards recognized three exceptional individuals and three teams who have contributed significantly to GEO’s mission across two award categories: the Emerging Leaders Award and the Team Impact Award."}},{"id":"6802843464dc2","type":"image","data":{"url":"/storage/uploaded-files/2023%20GEO%20Awards.jpg","caption":null,"vertical":false,"stretched":false,"small":false}},{"id":"6802843464dc4","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Emerging Leaders Award recognized individuals pioneering new ideas and leading impactful projects within the GEO community."}},{"id":"6802843464dc5","type":"header","data":{"text":"Jean Massanet","level":2}},{"id":"6802843464dc7","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Jean has been a leading force in the EO community, particularly through his work on the New Caledonia GeoDEV platform, aimed at promoting EO benefits and fostering collaboration across the Pacific Islands. He is noted for his advocacy for youth and community engagement, exemplified by his organization of the OGS Symposium, which attracted 300 participants and 30 partners."}},{"id":"6802843464dc8","type":"header","data":{"text":"Igor Ogishawara","level":2}},{"id":"6802843464dca","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Igor’s contributions to GEO’s AquaWatch Initiative and leadership in the Data/Technical working group underscore his dedication to advancing aquatic remote sensing. His work on the Water For-CE project and commitment to open knowledge sharing exemplify GEO’s values in supporting water resource management."}},{"id":"6802843464dcb","type":"header","data":{"text":"Meghavi Prashnani","level":2}},{"id":"6802843464dcc","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Meghavi has been pivotal in GEOGLAM’s food security efforts, especially in her role as South Asia coordinator and through partnerships with India's agricultural and space sectors. Her work with NASA Harvest South Asia has strengthened EO’s role in ensuring food security through innovative agricultural applications."}},{"id":"6802843464dcd","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Team Impact Award celebrated GEO teams that delivered outstanding results through collaboration and innovation."}},{"id":"6802843464dce","type":"header","data":{"text":"GEOGLAM","level":2}},{"id":"6802843464dd0","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Over the past 12 years, GEOGLAM has supported global food security by enhancing market transparency and providing early warnings to prevent crises, which has informed policies and saved lives worldwide."}},{"id":"6802843464dd1","type":"header","data":{"text":"GEO Blue Planet","level":2}},{"id":"6802843464dd2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This team has developed EO tools for coastal eutrophication, Sargassum monitoring, and oil spill response, raising awareness and driving environmental action in coastal and marine conservation."}},{"id":"6802843464dd3","type":"header","data":{"text":"Vegetation Remote Sensing & Pest and Disease Application Research Team (RSCROP)","level":2}},{"id":"6802843464dd5","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Through collaborative models and forecasting tools, RSCROP has advanced global efforts in pest and disease control, contributing to food security, disaster resilience, and sustainable agriculture while reducing pesticide use."}}],"version":"2.29.1"},"created_at":"2024-11-18T14:48:40.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-11-18T14:48:40.000000Z","is_hidden":false,"image_caption":null,"tags":[]}],"first_page_url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=1","from":49,"last_page":17,"last_page_url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=17","links":[{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=6","label":"« Previous","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=1","label":"1","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=2","label":"2","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=3","label":"3","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=4","label":"4","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=5","label":"5","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=6","label":"6","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=7","label":"7","active":true},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=8","label":"8","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=9","label":"9","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=10","label":"10","active":false},{"url":null,"label":"...","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=16","label":"16","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=17","label":"17","active":false},{"url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=8","label":"Next »","active":false}],"next_page_url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=8","path":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news","per_page":8,"prev_page_url":"https://earthobservations.org/index.php/about-us/news?page=6","to":56,"total":131},"filters":{"years":["2025","2024","2023","2022","2021","2020","2019"],"tags":[{"id":3,"name":"Impact","pivot":{"taggable_type":"App\\Models\\Post","taggable_id":4,"tag_id":3}},{"id":2,"name":"Blog","pivot":{"taggable_type":"App\\Models\\Post","taggable_id":130,"tag_id":2}},{"id":4,"name":"Youth","pivot":{"taggable_type":"App\\Models\\Post","taggable_id":17,"tag_id":4}},{"id":1,"name":"News","pivot":{"taggable_type":"App\\Models\\Post","taggable_id":132,"tag_id":1}}]},"checked":{"year":null,"tag":null}},"url":"/index.php/about-us/news?page=7","version":"d29a61d83d8f3885d71ed43c36a5789b","encryptHistory":false,"clearHistory":false}">