11th IGOS PARTNERS MEETING
FAO, Rome
27th May 2004
MEETING RECORD
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11th IGOS Partners Meeting
11th IGOS PARTNERS MEETING
FAO, Rome
27th May 2004
Meeting Record
Table of Contents
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A.
B.
Organisation of the session ................................................................................................... 3
Tenth sessions ........................................................................................................................ 3
2nd EO Summit and GEO progress...................................................................................... 3
IGOS Partner reports ........................................................................................................... 6
Implementation of approved Theme reports ..................................................................... 8
Themes for approval ........................................................................................................... 15
Proposed themes and issues ............................................................................................... 17
Other IGOS activities ......................................................................................................... 21
Any other business .............................................................................................................. 23
Review of IGOS-P-11 actions ............................................................................................. 23
Chair arrangements for 2004/5.......................................................................................... 23
Date and venue of the next session .................................................................................... 23
Closure of the session .......................................................................................................... 23
Action item summary ......................................................................................................... 24
Participants .......................................................................................................................... 26
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1.
Organisation of the session
1.1
Opening of the Session
Dietrich Leihner (FAO) and Minister Xu Guanhua (CEOS/MOST-NRSCC) as Co-Chairmen
welcomed the participants to the 11th IGOS Partners meeting.
1.2
Adoption of the agenda
The proposed agenda was adopted.
1.3
Working arrangements for the session
Jeff Tschirley (FAO) reviewed the working arrangements for the session.
2.
Tenth sessions
2.1
Review of minutes from the 10th sessions
The minutes of the 10th IGOS Partners meeting (Paris, 5th June 2003) and of the 10bis IGOS
Partners meeting (Colorado Springs, 20th November 2003) were adopted without comment.
2.2
Review of action items from the 10th sessions
The status of the action items from the P-10 and P-10bis meetings was reviewed and agreed (refer
to annex A here).
Regarding Action 10-9 (Co-Chairs to prepare a discussion paper by November 2003 on a strategy
for emerging themes for IGOS. FAO agreed to host a workshop to further develop this topic if
necessary), Jeff Tschirley (FAO) noted that, although FAO had prepared the required discussion
paper, they proposed not to address this topic during the meeting due to time pressure on the
agenda. FAO proposes that it be addressed at a future IGOS-P meeting, after the way forward on
GEO is clearer.
3.
2nd EO Summit and GEO progress
3.1
Reports
Chu Ishida (CEOS/JAXA) delivered a short statement from MEXT of Japan reporting the
outcome of the GEO-4 and EOS-II meetings held in Tokyo on 22nd-25th April 2004. He reported
that ministers and representatives from 43 developed and developing countries, EC, and 25
international organizations had participated in the Earth Observation Summit II. The Framework
Document for a 10-Year Implementation Plan was adopted at the Summit. The plan itself will be
presented at Earth Observation Summit III, in Brussels in February 2005. The Framework
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Document sets out the primary components of the 10-year Implementation Plan for Earth
Observation. IGOS is expected to make a significant contribution to this important initiative, and
should continue to be actively involved in this GEO process.
David Williams (CEOS/EUMETSAT) gave a report on behalf of the Implementation Task Team
(IPTT) of GEO, including the following key points:
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the IPTT is responsible for co-ordinating drafting of the GEO Implementation Plan;
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3 main documents are under development for the 3rd EO Summit in Europe next February:
 a communiqué;
 a ‘short document’: comprising a 10 page implementation plan based on text contributed
by the IPTT, but negotiated line by line at coming GEO-5 and GEO-6 meetings;
 a ‘technical blueprint’ document (known as the ‘long document’ in IPTT): also based on
IPTT texts; this document aims to provide credibility and more substance to the short
document (this will not be negotiated in the GEO meetings)
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the Implementation Plan is being structured around 9 selected social benefit topics: disasters,
health, energy, climate, water, weather, ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity; topic
coordinators have been appointed for each and the GEO Sub-Groups are providing inputs
too;
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a writing meeting will be held in Washington DC on 10th-11th June 2004;
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the GEO process is increasingly recognising the importance of progress founded on the
existing work of IGOS-P; IGOS Partners are the principal source of information for 6 of the
9 topic areas (disasters, climate change (via GCOS/ WCRP), water, weather, ecosystems,
and biodiversity) and additional expertise has been identified for the other three (agriculture,
energy, health); (Jeff Tschirley (FAO) confirmed that FAO would be supporting the
agriculture topic);
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all current activity is driven by the fixed deadline of the EOS-III meeting – which is planned
for 14th February 2005 in Brussels (the full timetable is shown below);
Activity Timeline for the Implementation Plan Task Team
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3.2
the first review period by GEO will commence in the week of 19th July; the final version will
be completed by 11th October and submitted for formal review by governments; at the
invitation of the EC Co-Chair, the 4 GEO Co-Chairs will meet in Brussels on 27th-28th
September to address the issue of ‘governance’ - the plan for an institutional framework
after EOS-III.
IGOS-P Participation in GEO
David Williams (CEOS/EUMETSAT) noted the importance of the IGOS Partnership being proactive in considering what role it might have in the future framework. Dietrich Leihner (CoChair) noted that the recent G3OS meeting had agreed that the G3OS sponsors would collaborate
to develop a consensus statement on GEO governance in time for the Brussels meeting. Brent
Smith (CEOS/NOAA) noted that it will be the governments involved in GEO which decide the
way forward, and it is not yet clear how bodies such as CEOS and IGOS-P, as non-governmental
organisations, would be reflected in the future framework; he encouraged IGOS-P to be proactive in providing opinions in time for the GEO governance debate.
Minister Xu (Co-Chair) noted the common view of many Partners on the need for the Partnership
to have a consolidated position on its role within the framework being planned within GEO. He
invited IGOS Partners to a special strategy meeting – hosted by NRSCC in Beijing on Thursday
18th November 2004 and encouraged all Partners to send senior representatives to discuss this
important topic. Steve Lonergan (UNEP) and Mark Churchyard (BNSC) both noted that, as incoming IGOS-P Co-Chair agencies, they fully supported such a meeting.
Since inputs to the GEO governance meeting in September are due by 1st August, the Co-Chairs
also accepted an action to develop an IGOS position ahead of the Beijing discussion.
Action
Action
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IGOS Co-Chairs, supported by IGOS SEC, to coordinate development of an input from IGOS
Partners to the GEO Governance meeting in
September
Draft by end June,
reviewed by IGOS
Partners by mid-July
IGOS Co-Chairs, supported by IGOS SEC, to
develop a strategy to prepare IGOS Partners for a
meeting focusing on the IGOS strategy regarding
GEO - on 18th November in Beijing
Draft by end June
(deadline 1st August)
It was agreed that the IGOS Co-Chairs should collaborate where possible with the G3OS
Sponsors in providing inputs to GEO on governance by the 1st August deadline – in order to
maximize the overall impact. Don Hinsman (WMO) suggested that action would be required in
the immediate future in order to allow for review time by all IGOS Partners.
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4.
IGOS Partner reports
4.1
G3OS Sponsors report
Dietrich Leihner (Co-Chair) reported on the 9th meeting of the Sponsors of the Global Observing
Systems, held the previous day. The main issues of the meeting were:
4.2
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a debate regarding the value of continuing the G3OS meetings; it concluded with agreement
that the G3OS represented a valuable forum for discussion of joint action on strategic issues
– particularly in relation to IGOS-P and GEO;
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the Terms of Reference of G3OS will be modified to reflect this agreement;
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the G3OS members expect to be particularly active in their co-operation during 2004-5 and
will keep in regular contact – mostly via telecons and email; UNEP will be the Chair agency
during this period;
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the future of G3OS will be reviewed again at the 10th meeting – planned to be held in Nairobi
in June 2005 – in light of the outcome of the GEO process;
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UNEP will serve as the Chair agency for the G3OS process up to and including the 10th
meeting in Nairobi;
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WMO will serve as the Chair agency for the G3OS process after the 10th meeting and host
the 11th session.
CEOS SIT report
Chu Ishida (CEOS/JAXA) gave a report on behalf of the SIT Chairman (Dr Yoji Furuhama). The
main points were:
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Carbon Theme: the SIT-14 meeting had made significant progress in clarifying the
expectations for implementation of the Carbon Theme; an immediate way ahead had been
agreed and CNES had volunteered to support the efforts aimed at completing the
implementation scheme;
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Water Cycle Theme: significant progress is being made – and the team has been
encouraged to finalise details of the implementation framework and planning workshops
(JAXA has offered to host one of the workshops in early 2005);
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Geo-Hazards Theme: the SIT Chairman commends the Geo-hazards theme on emphasising
a resourced and well-structured implementation framework and plan; excellent progress is
being made;
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Atmospheric Chemistry Theme: the SIT-14 meeting had reviewed the IGACO Theme
team report and commended the team on their efforts in developing an excellent document;
SIT endorses the IGACO Theme to move to implementation phase – anticipating
confirmation of the membership, roles and responsibilities of the implementation team soon
after approval of WMO’s role by its Executive Council;
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Coastal Theme: the Coastal Theme team had postponed submission of their report for SIT
and IGOS-P review. SIT-14 had encouraged the team to prepare a comprehensive Theme
report which is fully compliant with the IGOS Process Paper and which outlines the specific
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roles, responsibilities, and resources planned for Theme implementation; it also
recommended that the Coastal Theme Team input their draft Theme report to the GEO
process, via the IPTT;
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Land Theme: SIT-14 reviewed and endorsed the proposal for the establishment of a new
Land Theme for IGOS; a number of CEOS agencies (USGS, NRSCC) offered to support the
Theme development;
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Cryosphere Theme: SIT-14 reviewed and endorsed the proposal for a new Cryosphere
Theme for IGOS; however it was noted that the Theme proposal was not fully compliant
with the IGOS Process paper on several counts, and the SIT Chair had recommended that, in
further developing the proposal, the Theme team seek guidance from the IGOS Secretariat to
ensure its compliance.
Chu Ishida noted that the SIT team planned to continue its very active style of inter-sessional
support to the IGOS Theme teams - addressing the major space segment implementation issues.
4.3
GCOS implementation plan update
Paul Mason (GCOS) reported the status of the GCOS Implementation Plan development. The
main points were:
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the GCOS Second Adequacy Report was completed in April 2003 and presented to the
UNFCCC Subsidiary Body on Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) and WMO
14th Congress; the report concluded that achieving global coverage and climate-quality
observations for the variables identified is essential to ensure that the needs of the UNFCCC
and the IPCC for systematic climate information are addressed (the report is available at
http://www.wmo.ch/web/gcos );
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the COP-9 meeting charged GCOS with development of a phased 5- to 10-year
implementation plan for integrated global observing systems for climate – drawing on the 2nd
Adequacy Report and the views of the Parties; this plan is to be based on extensive
consultations with a broad and representative range of scientists and data users and should be
developed in close co-operation with GEO in development of their implementation plan;
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implementation priorities emphasised by the document include: support for and
institutionalisation of integrated products; key network establishment (and application of
GCOS Climate monitoring principles in management); institutionalisation of data
management;
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the essential climate variables and integrated climate-quality products were explained
(including their relation to IGOS Theme requirements);
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the schedule for conclusion of the Implementation Plan was discussed:
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the plan is available from: http://www.wmo.ch/web/gcos and comments should be submitted
to gcosjpo@wmo.int by 9th July 2004 as per the above schedule.
All partners were encouraged to review and comment on the GCOS Implementation Plan. Josef
Aschbacher (CEOS/ESA) recalled the discussion within CEOS SIT regarding GCOS climate data
requirements and encouraged GCOS and WCRP to work together to ensure a single, consistent
set of requirements.
Action
11-3
IGOS Co-Chairs to send a reminder to all IGOS
Partners of the importance of review and comment
on the GCOS Implementation Plan
5.
Implementation of approved Theme reports
5.1
Ocean
End May
(Review closes 9th July)
The Ocean Theme Team did not provide a report to the Partners meeting.
5.2
Carbon
Philippe Ciais (LSCE) gave an update on the status of implementation of the Integrated Global
Carbon Observations Theme (IGCO):
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the Carbon Theme report was published in April 2004;
the team recognises the need to accelerate the implementation progress – to keep pace with
the policy initiatives underway – including within GEO; an outline implementation plan has
very recently been started by the team;
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a fundamental objective is improved co-ordination between the research (GCP) and
systematic observations (IGCO) communities; the team is planning an adaptive strategy for
implementation – reflecting the outcomes of new regional experiments;
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the IGCO space observations implementation strategy comprises: a review of observational
requirements (starting from IGCO report); confirmation of existing and possible new data
products; continuity of key observations for monitoring land-cover, ocean & land
biophysical properties, ecosystem disturbances; guidance on the transition from research to
operational status of CO2 and biomass measurements from space over the next 10 years;
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implementation of the broad range of in-situ observational requirements will be undertaken
in conjunction with GTOS (for land), GOOS (ocean), and WMO/GAW (for atmosphere);
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participation in the core group being proposed to handle IGCO implementation is
progressing, including the following roles (confirmed participants are marked by *):
Institutional: [Steffen], Tschirley, Hood, TBD-UNFCC
Links with Research: Cannadell*, Raupach*
Space observations of Land : Running, Myneni, Schmullius, Plummer, Wickland, Jeanjean,
Space observations of Ocean : Antoine*, TBD
Space observations of CO2 : Moore*, Crisp*, Chédin*, TBD –GOSAT
Space observations of biomass : Quegan*, Le Toan
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In situ observations of Atmosphere: Inoue, Butler*, Ciais, Barrie
In situ observations of Flux: Valentini*, Baldocchi
In situ observations of Biomass Inventories: Schlamadinger*, TBD
In situ observations of Ocean: Watson, Sabine
Algorithms and Models: Rayner*, Matsyutov, Heimann*, Le Quéré*, Hollingsworth*
Requirements, strategy, revisions: core group of scientists
Users: scientific community (GCP), C sinks monitoring (UNFCCC)
Producers: GTOS/TCO, GOOS, CEOS (2 representatives)
In situ observation community: TBD
Remote sensing community: TBD
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the implementation framework structure was outlined as follows:
Implementation Framework for IGCO
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the implementation schedule for the coming year or so was summarized as:
May-Jun 2004: Confirm support for IGCO Team (meetings, travel, organization…);
Sep-Nov 2004: Core group meeting / v0 draft of implementation plan;
Feb-Mar 2005: v1 implementation plan distributed
Sep-Nov 2005: final printed version of implementation plan.
Yearly thereafter: periodic revisions.
Thomas Rosswall (ICSU) congratulated the IGCO Team on their achievements and noted that the
timing of their move towards implementation was excellent in terms of being able to provide
guidance to the GEO process on their carbon-related implementation planning.
Philippe Ciais recalled the recent correspondence between IGCO and CEOS SIT – noting that it
had helped raise the issue of responsibility for implementation of the IGCO Theme and matching
expectations of Partners with those of the Theme team.
Action
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IGCO Theme Team to distribute their draft
implementation plan and timetable for information
of IGOS Partners
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5.3
Water Cycle
Rick Lawford (GEWEX) gave an update on the status of implementation of the Integrated Global
Water Cycle Observations Theme (IGWCO):
Implementation Framework
The theme team has been progressing details of the implementation framework, as shown below:
Implementation Framework for IGWCO
IGWCO Executive membership was confirmed as comprising: WCRP (Rick Lawford:
Alternative: Gilles Sommeria); WMO (Avinash Tyagi: Alternative: Don Hinsman);
CEOS/JAXA (Tasuku Tanaka: Alternative: Chu Ishida)
Implementation Framework
An outline implementation timetable was shown:
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Implementation Timetable for IGWCO
Progress on main elements
The main modules of the IGWCO Theme were described, along with the current state of progress
on each. The modules are: CEOP (Co-ordinated Enhanced Observing Period); International
Precipitation studies; The Global Water System Project (GWSP) – part of the Earth System
Science Partnership; The International Soil Moisture Working Group (ISMWG) focused on
satellite measurements of soil moisture; a number of potential “indicators” projects using satellite
and other data; a number of regional workshops focusing on capacity building.
Their status was summarised as:
Implementation Status for IGWCO Modules
Other significant activities
IGWCO is working with IPCC and GEWEX to organise a workshop on trends in water cycle
variables. The workshop will be held on 3rd-5th November 2004 at UNESCO, Paris. IGOS-P
Members are invited to nominate participants for this meeting.
The IGWCO team leader has been asked to serve as team coordinator for the water section of the
GEOSS implementation plan. IGOS-P members are invited to nominate people who could
provide inputs and reviews for the water socio-economic section of GEOSS.
Summary
IGWCO has been moving ahead with its implementation plan in spite of the challenges that it
faces. During the next quarter its Executive Committee will begin to fully function and its
Scientific Advisory Group will become active (if funding is available). CEOS SIT members will
be invited to consider a proposal for funding IGWCO core activities.
IGWCO would like to find a single mechanism similar to CEOS SIT where it can discuss its
needs for in-situ water cycle data and the co-ordination of responses to user requirements in a
timely way.
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Discussion
The main points of the discussion that followed the IGWCO presentation were as follows:
Action
5.4
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Steve Lonergan (UNEP) suggested that the Theme should give much more consideration to
socio-economic aspects of the water cycle as a priority; he also suggested that the Science
Advisory Committee should include representation from developing countries;
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Josef Aschbacher (CEOS/ESA) suggested that the WSSD Follow-up activities of CEOS
which are focused on the Water Cycle could be of value in identifying suitable
representatives for the team;
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Thomas Rosswall (ICSU) suggested that the Theme should develop strong links to the CSD
process and could consider an input to the CSD-13 meeting planned for April 2005 in New
York (which will have a focus on water policy issues); this proposal was seconded by Jeff
Tschirley (FAO);
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In response to a question from Roy Gibson (CEOS/EUMETSAT), Rick Lawford advised
that the level of funding anticipated for the projects being proposed by IGWCO was of order
$US75-100k for individual projects, with a further $US100k+ required for core activities and
operation of the secretariat.
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IGOS Co-chairs, supported by IGOS SEC, to
consult with Partners and to develop a plan for
inputs from the IGOS Partnership to CSD-13 (in
particular on water issues and utilising IGWCO
team expertise)
November meeting of
Partners
(CSD-13 is Apr 05)
Geo-hazards
Stuart Marsh (BGS) reported on the implementation status of the Geo-hazards Theme. The main
points were as follows:
Progress update
The Theme report was published to schedule (Q1 2004). The establishment of the geo-hazards
bureau has been delayed (from Q2 2004); the theme launch workshop has been delayed as a
result; progress is expected very soon. Modification of the UNESCO GARS programme (as the
proposed framework) is underway; the structure has been established and now awaits necessary
recruitment by UNESCO. Establishment of the proposed steering committee and working groups
is also well underway with invitations being issued to the first meeting on 20th July in Paris
(coincides with COSPAR).
Interaction with CEOS SIT
The Geo-hazards Theme team has been in active dialogue with CEOS SIT, focused on 5 priority
topics identified by the team: consistent, global, high resolution topography datasets; ASTER &
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Landsat continuity for geo-science mapping; C-Band INSAR consistency for ground
displacement; L-Band INSAR for vegetated, non-urban environments; and data access issues.
The status of latest discussions on the priority topics is as follows:
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global topography: JAXA plan 10m and 30m DEM products from ALOS data; USGS/NASA
plan release of 90m global SRTM DEM products by end 2004 – but still has no plans for
release of global 30m data;
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ASTER & Landsat continuity: a US/Japanese ASTER Science Team has submitted a
proposal to NASA/MITI; USGS and ESA are developing ideas for future missions in this
area;
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C-band INSAR consistency: ESA is developing proposals for C-band missions;
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L-band INSAR supply: JAXA will supply PALSAR on ALOS;
The proactive approach of SIT has been very helpful for implementation progress.
GEO linkages
The team has been very active in support of the GEO framework, including: development of a
presentation and poster for the EO Summit II and side event in Tokyo; significant inputs to the
GEO User Requirement Sub-group and to the GEO Implementation Plan Task Team.
Implementation framework
The latest progress on the implementation framework and its population was presented:
Implementation Mechanism for Geo-hazardsTheme
Stuart Marsh noted that future challenges lay ahead in terms of governance and linkage to the
GEO process. He added that three Working Groups had been identified as needing to start
promptly:
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a Capacity Building Working Group;
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an Observational Requirements Working Group (which will support inputs to the
CEOS/WMO Database in co-operation with Don Hinsman);
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a Groundwater Working Group: focused on Africa and the Middle East, and taking advantage
of synergies with the ESA TIGER Initiative.
Robert Scholes (CSIR) noted that the Geo-hazards Theme appeared to be extremely strong in
considering implementation of elements provided by the space segment, but less so in elements
provided by in-situ systems. Stuart Marsh confirmed that this was recognised by the team, and
was a consequence of the lack of an in-situ equivalent for CEOS SIT.
Jeff Tschirley reported that the Geo-hazards Theme report had been distributed and well received
at the recent UN CSD meeting. He highlighted the ‘World Conference on Disaster Reduction’
(planned for 18th–22nd January 2005 in Kobe, Japan) as an outreach opportunity for the Theme.
5.5
Coral reefs (sub-theme)
Arthur Dahl (UNEP) recalled that the Coral Reef Sub-Theme (a component of the broader
Coastal Theme) had been approved to move to implementation by the IGOS Partners in June
2003. He gave an overview of NOAA’s new Coral Reef Ecosystem Integrated Observing System
(CREIOS) programme as an example of how IGOS Themes can inspire implementation efforts
within operational agencies. The main points explained were as follows:
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CREIOS is the first concrete step towards implementation of IGOS Coral sub-theme
recommendations;
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it will synergistically integrate and leverage in situ, remote sensing, paleoclimatic and
institutional assets to achieve common observation goals;
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it will bridge coral reef monitoring activities of NOAA Line Offices (NOS, OAR, NMFS and
OAR) and will draw support from partnerships (including IOCARIBE, The World Bank, and
The Nature Conservancy);
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IGOS activities provide a direct contribution to CREIOS: the Coral Reef Sub-Theme Report
provides recommendations to help align current/future global integration thrusts, help the
transition from local (NOAA) to international scales; IGOS efforts provide a process for
assimilation/ingestion of data, incorporation, integration and dissemination of data to several
user types.
John Townshend (GTOS) suggested that some of the increased spectral and spatial observation
ambitions may be met by current and future commercial satellite missions being planned by Italy,
Germany, India and other countries. Arthur Dahl recognised the difficulties of cost-effective
access to satellite data of this nature and noted that a mixture of in-situ (including underwater)
and space-based observations would be necessary. He added that the Theme team had made an
approach to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment but that no obvious linkages had been
identified.
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6.
Themes for approval
6.1
Coastal
Paul DiGiacomo (CEOS/ NASA, JPL) presented an overview and status update of the Coastal
Theme. The main points were:
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the structure of the Coastal Theme Report has been finalised;
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a number of data access, continuity, and knowledge challenges have been identified;
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the Coastal Theme anticipates strong linkages with the Ocean Theme (provides boundary
conditions and context), as well as the Carbon, Water, and Geo-hazards Themes – and the
proposed Land & Cryosphere Themes;
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Theme implementation will be led by GOOS, GTOS, NASA and NOAA.
After some discussion, it was agreed that the timetable for completion and submission for
approval of the Theme report would be as follows:
June/July:
19th&22nd July:
1st -3rd August:
13th October:
Continued revisions of draft Coastal Theme Report by Coastal Theme Team
Presentations on Coastal Theme & requirements at COSPAR meeting, Paris
Coastal Theme writing session (Miami, Florida)
Completed version of Coastal Theme Report submitted to CEOS-SIT and IGOS-P
18th November:
Discussion of Coastal Theme approval at proposed IGOS-P-11bis meeting in Beijing.
Some of the main implementation actions for 2004-2007 were explained as:
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incorporation of relevant components of the theme recommendations into the action
strategies of COOS and C-GTOS;
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cross-linkage of the Coastal Theme with relevant elements of other IGOS themes;
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establishment of a small theme implementation team;
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establishment of a joint coastal observing oversight mechanism between GOOS and GTOS
to link the efforts of COOS and C-GTOS;
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design of a Coastal Data Assimilation Experiment (CODAE) to develop experience in data
management, assimilation and modelling, generate demonstration products for operational
coastal observing, and build partnerships and institutional relationships necessary for
implementation;
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development of a meta-data catalogue of existing coastal observations.
Action
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Coastal Theme Team to finalise development of the
Theme Team Report with a view to approval of the
Theme at the Partners meeting in November 2004,
allowing for a review period consistent with the
IGOS Process Paper
Mid October
(5 weeks minimum review
time by Partners)
Action
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Coastal Theme Team to input draft Theme report
sections to the GEO IPTT
End July
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6.2
Atmospheric Chemistry
Len Barrie (WMO) gave an update on the Integrated Global Atmospheric Chemistry
Observations Theme (IGACO). The presentation included a reminder of the IGACO Theme
Report authors, reviewers, and contents; and overview of the envisaged implementation scheme:
Implementation Scheme for IGACO
Details of the IGACO team response to IGOS-P and CEOS SIT comments on the draft Theme
report were included, such as:
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ensuring consistency with the GCOS 2nd Adequacy Report;
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revision of the space data requirements to reflect the long lead time for operational
geostationary measurements of atmospheric chemistry;
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clarification of the implementation leadership by WMO/GAW;
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further details on the implementation process following approval, including of the proposed
sub-phases:
Implementation Timetable for IGACO
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NRSCC commended the IGACO Theme team on their development of an excellent and
comprehensive report. It was noted that air quality and forecasting was a growing issue in China
and that Chinese agencies hoped to play an active role in the implementation of the Theme.
In response to a query regarding whether aerosol optical property measurements have been
included, Len Barrie noted the limitations of current observing systems in providing such
measurements. IGACO will suggest future developments to enhance capabilities.
Confirming that the IGACO Theme team understood the request from CEOS SIT for more
specifics on implementation roles and responsibilities, the co-Chairs noted that there was
agreement for the IGACO Theme Report to be endorsed by IGOS Partners and for the Theme to
progress to the implementation phase.
Action
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IGACO Theme Team to fulfil obligations outlined
in IGOS Process Paper for Themes moving to
implementation Phase
7.
Proposed themes and issues
7.1
Land Theme
Early July
John Townshend (GTOS) recalled the proposal for a new IGOS Land Theme (IGOL) which had
been circulated for review by IGOS Partners prior to the meeting. The proposal arose from the
recognition that IGOS-P has not yet considered many observational needs relating to many
aspects of the land (such as sustainable economic development, natural resources management,
conservation and biodiversity).
The main components of the proposed Theme will be observations pertaining to: land cover and
land use; human settlement and population; managed ecosystems; agriculture; pastoralism;
forestry; natural ecosystems; conservation; biodiversity; sustainable use; soils; biogeochemical
cycles; elevation. Reliable knowledge – primarily from satellite remote sensing - of land cover
and land cover change is central to most aspects of the Theme.
International co-ordination mechanisms for observations are expected to be lead by FAO
(especially GTOS), UNEP, UNESCO, WMO, and CEOS agencies. Land observations are
currently not well co-ordinated in many areas; this will be a particular challenge for the Theme
team.
An outline timetable for the development of the IGOL report was presented:
September 2004:
Agreement on the scope of IGOL
January 2004:
1st preliminary statement of needed enhancements
July 2005:
1st draft of Report
December 2005:
Final Report submitted
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John Townshend noted that both the CEOS SIT and the G3OS meeting had been very supportive
of the IGOL proposal. NRSCC, USGS, FAO, and UNEP have all made early offers of support on
resources to the Theme. It was suggested that the co-ordination activity would require donation of
half a full-time equivalent staff member.
Preliminary membership of the Theme team was suggested as:
John. Townshend (GOFC/GOLD, GTOS)
Dennis Ojima (IGBP)
Alan Belward (GCOS)
Christiana Schmullius (GOFC/GOLD)
Jeff Tschirley (FAO),
Olivier Arino (ESA)
Chris Justice (GOFC/GOLD)
Tony Janetos (Heinz Center)
John Latham (GTOS)
Ashbindu Singh (UNEP)
Roberta Balstad Miller (CIESEN)
Jay Feuquay (USGS)
Jiyuan Liu (CAS)
Robert Missotten (UNESCO) offered to suggest contacts within UNESCO’s Man and the
Biosphere Programme that might provide IGOL with participation of developing country
scientists.
In response to a question from Roy Gibson (CEOS/EUMETSAT), John Townshend confirmed
that the IGOL Theme Team would endeavour to provide a statement on IGOL to the GEO
Implementation Plan Task Team within 2-3 weeks.
The Co-Chairs confirmed agreement of the IGOS Partners for adoption of the new IGOS Theme
– on Land, and referred the Theme team to the IGOS Process Paper for guidance on the next
steps.
Action
7.2
11-9
Land Theme Team to fulfill obligations outlined in
IGOS Process Paper for newly approved Themes
Early July
Cryosphere Theme
Vladimir Ryabinin (WCRP) presented a proposal for a new IGOS Theme – on Cryosphere. He
noted that the initiators of the proposal were SCAR (Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research)
and the WCRP CliC (Climate and Cryosphere) Project.
The Cryosphere Theme will focus on: snow; lake and river ice; sea ice; glaciers, ice caps, and ice
sheets; frozen ground/permafrost. Up to 95 countries globally are covered by these observations
so it is important to recognise that the Theme will not focus exclusively on the polar regions – but
will have a global purview.
Some of the key issues which the Cryosphere Theme will be designed to address are: the effect of
Cryosphere on the predictability/variability of weather and climate (eg via global albedo); the
contribution to mean sea level rise; the impact on fresh water resources for many countries; seaice variability and impact on maritime navigation and fisheries.
The goals of the Cryosphere Theme are: to create a framework for improved coordination of
cryospheric observations conducted by research, long-term scientific monitoring, and operational
programmes; to achieve better availability and accessibility of data and information needed for
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both operational services and research; to strengthen national and international institutional
structures responsible for cryospheric observations; to increase resources for ensuring the
transition of research-based cryosphere observing projects to sustained observations.
It was reported that final details of roles, responsibilities, and resources for the proposed Theme
team had yet to be confirmed but could be so within a few weeks of the IGOS-P-11 meeting.
In the discussion which followed the presentation, a number of Partners agreed that, although the
proposal for a Cryosphere Theme was not yet fully compliant with the IGOS Process Paper in
some areas, given the importance of the Theme and the broad support among Partners - the
Theme proposal should be accepted by the meeting and the Theme team tasked to address the
issues identified by the G3OS and CEOS SIT meetings. Don Hinsman (WMO) volunteered to
serve as a liaison between the Theme team and the IGOS Secretariat for efficient conclusion of
this process.
The Co-Chairs confirmed acceptance by IGOS Partners of the proposal for a new Cryosphere
Theme, and encouraged the Theme leaders (WCRP and ICSU) to move quickly to ensure
compliance of the proposal with the IGOS Process Paper.
Action
7.3
11-10
Cryosphere Theme Team, supported by IGOS SEC
(with Don Hinsman serving as IGOS Sec liaison), to
further develop their proposal to ensure compliance
with the IGOS Process Paper and to fulfil
obligations for next steps
Early July
Socio-economic issues
Thomas Rosswall (ICSU) recalled discussions at past meetings regarding the need for IGOS-P to
give greater consideration to socio-economic issues - and the action on ICSU to convene a small
group to define a way forward. ICSU now proposes to arrange a workshop on this topic, which
will develop recommendations for the way ahead for IGOS-P. Funding has already been secured
for the event.
Roy Gibson (CEOS/EUMETSAT) stressed the importance of timing the workshop to allow input
on the way ahead to the GEO Implementation Plan Task Team – which would require inputs by
September 2004.
It was noted that there are a number of relevant events planned in the coming months:

A workshop hosted by CIESIN on 21st-23rd September in New York;

A workshop hosted by NRSCC on 16th-17th November in Beijing (concurrent with the CEOS
Plenary and just before IGOS-P-11bis).
The Co-Chairs urged ICSU to move quickly to finalise their proposal for the workshop and to
aim to provide a report on the conclusions to the P-11bis meeting in Beijing.
Action
11-11
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ICSU, in co-operation with the IGOS Co-Chairs, to
finalise their proposal for an IGOS-P workshop on
socio-economic issues
Early July
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7.4
Dynamic Earth Theme
Dietrich Leihner (Co-Chair, FAO) advised that he had recently been approached by the
International Association of Geodesy (IAG) with a request that IGOS Partners consider a
proposal for the establishment of a ‘Dynamic Earth Theme’. With permission of the Partners, he
invited Christop Reigber (GFZ) to make a short presentation explaining the proposal.
The presentation focused on the ‘Global Geodetic Observing System“ (GGOS) – which serves as
the flagship of IAG to co-ordinate geodetic research work and to represent geodesy in other
sciences and in society. GGOS aims to integrate different techniques, different models and
different approaches in order to achieve better consistency, long-term reliability and
understanding of geodetic, geodynamic and global change processes.
GGOS also aims to: maintain the stability of time series of geometric and gravimetric reference
frames; ensure consistency between different geodetic standards used in the geo-scientific
community; improve the geodetic models at the level required by the observations; ensure
consistency of geometric and gravimetric products.
Following the presentation, Christop Reigber was asked to leave the room during the discussion
by Partners on the IGOS-P response to the proposal. The main points of this discussion were:

Stephen Ward (NRSCC) reminded Partners, that within the provisions of the IGOS Process
Paper, IAG need not be an IGOS Partner to propose a Theme – but that one or more Partners
must be parties to the proposal;

Don Hinsman (WMO) noted the relevance of the proposed Theme to several of the existing
Themes, and suggested that it would be worthwhile to explore how IGOS-P might address
the topic within existing Themes, before adopting a dedicated Theme;

Stuart Marsh (BGS) noted that the objectives of the proposed Dynamic Earth Theme were
well aligned with the Geo-hazards Theme priorities, and expressed his support for Don
Hinsman’s suggestion;

Robert Missotten suggested IAG-GGOS should study the IGOS Process Paper as well as
existing IGOS Theme reports to identify complementary or competing elements and to
demonstrate that the idea of launching a Dynamic Earth Theme could be realised without
repetition or overlap. Once this analysis is completed, IAG-GGOS should initiate contacts
with the established Themes, starting with the Geo-hazard Theme, to discuss a way forward.
UNESCO could, together with IGOS SEC, facilitate the contacts.
UNESCO’s proposal was gratefully accepted by the IGOS Co-Chairs. Christop Reigber rejoined
the meeting and was informed of the way forward that had been agreed.
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UNESCO, in consultation with IGOS SEC, to assist
the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) to
explore the best way forward for GGOS interaction
with the IGOS Partnership and its existing Themes
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8.
Other IGOS activities
8.1
IGOS International Workshop report
Chu Ishida (CEOS/JAXA) reported on the IGOS Workshop which had been arranged by
MEXT/JAXA on 4th-6th February 2004 in Tokyo. The objectives of the workshop were to: review
the status of the IGOS Themes; discuss Theme development; and develop recommendations on
the IGOS future implementation. Around 300 participants - including all IGOS Theme leaders or
their representatives, and Japan’s IGOS national committee leaders – attended the Workshop.
Feedback from the IGOS Themes indicates that the Workshop had been particularly valuable in
providing a ‘mid-year’ boost to their implementation efforts. The timing of the CEOS SIT
meeting, held the day before the Workshop, had proven particularly valuable in identifying key
implementation issues for the splinter sessions to address.
The recommendations of the Workshop were as follows:
1. The workshop recognized that a number of Themes are now mature or nearing approval.
Oceans, Water Cycle, Geo-hazards, Carbon, Atmospheric Chemistry, and Coastal Themes
may all be approved by June 2004. It is recommended that these Themes serve as a major
input for implementation of the first phase of GEO.
2. IGOS-P has demonstrated the importance of a step-wise approach to implementation of
integrated global observations. It is recommended that GEO adopt the same approach,
including existing IGOS Themes where appropriate.
3. The workshop noted that the Earth observation community is aware of the value of the GEO
process in securing necessary political support for all elements of the IGOS Themes – both
satellite and in-situ observing systems, modeling, communications etc. Further steps should
be taken to make the necessary linkages between the two frameworks – including
incorporation of the IGOS Themes into the GEO Implementation Plan.
4. GEO should urge its member governments and international organizations to facilitate access
to the those data-sets of greatest societal value and to promote open exchange and
distribution of such data.
5. Greater emphasis should be given to ‘capacity building’ in the definition and implementation
of IGOS Themes.
6. The workshop recognized a common need of many of the IGOS Themes to better define their
implementation plans, including: a clear statement of the institutional framework;
responsibilities and leadership; main data products and services; and user groups.
7. IGOS Themes need to ensure that their quoted requirements represent the needs of the
proposed user communities. It is recommended that each Theme consider one or more
technical workshops to define their implementation plans and to achieve community
ownership.
8. The success of the workshop demonstrated the need for IGOS-P to further develop its public
profile. Suitable profile-raising outreach activities should be undertaken.
9. For each IGOS-P Theme, the key issues identified in the workshop splinter sessions should
be considered for the further development, revision or implementation of the Theme report.
MEXT and JAXA ask IGOS Partners to take note of these recommendations. Given the success
of the Workshop, they ask IGOS-P to consider the possibility of one of the Partners hosting a 2nd
IGOS International Workshop – in 2005. The Co-Chairs expressed sincere thanks to MEXT and
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JAXA for their efforts to arrange the Workshop and agreed to co-ordinate investigation of a
second workshop.
Action
8.2
11-13
IGOS Co-Chairs to try to identify a host agency for
the 2005 IGOS Workshop proposed by
CEOS/JAXA
End Sept
Capacity building & WSSD Type-2 Partnership
Josef Aschbacher (CEOS/ESA) gave an update on this topic – noting that the report was also on
behalf of Michael Hales (CEOS/NOAA) and Robert Missotten (UNESCO) who had also been
listed as actionees of Action 10-14 (to examine potential modification of the IGOS Process paper
to include concepts of sustainable development) and who helped to prepare the document. He
explained that CEOS was undertaking a major programme of work to follow-up on WSSD
actions – including with the participation of IGOS Partners (eg UNESCO).
It was proposed that the IGOS Process Paper be modified slightly to reflect the WSSD follow-up
actions and the importance of linkage of IGOS Themes to sustainable development.
Action
11-14
Josef Aschbacher, Robert Missotten and Michael
Hales to distribute the proposed amendment to the
IGOS Process Paper for review and approval by
Partners
End June
It was noted that action 10-16 (IGOS Partners to work with the CEOS WGEdu to maximize
efforts and resources on common activities in education, training and capacity building, and to
request the WGEdu to take on the responsibility of harmonizing the capacity building efforts of
the IGOS Partners, to the extent possible) would be considered as ‘ongoing’ and Michael Hales
(CEOS/NOAA) offered to update the next meeting on progress.
8.3
Outreach
WWW and list-servers
Jeff Tschirley (FAO) confirmed that FAO had developed new functionality and content for the
IGOS WWW site (http://www.igospartners.org). Thanks to Reuben Sessa and Rio Tanabe for
their hard work on this activity. Steve Lonergan (incoming IGOS-P co-Chair) welcomed
UNESCO's offer to continue hosting the IGOS-P website
Stephen Ward (NRSCC) reminded Partners that Don Hinsman (WMO) was responsible for
maintenance of the IGOS list-servers and that all changes to contact details should be provided to
Don to ensure receipt of IGOS-P correspondence.
IGOS Bulletin
It was confirmed that CNES will continue to produce and distribute the IGOS Bulletin. All
Partners are asked to ensure the success of the publication by supporting timely contributions of
articles when requested.
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IGOS Exhibits
Satoko Miura (CEOS/JAXA) advised that JAXA had produced a number of Theme posters
(Water, Atmospheric Chemistry, Geo-hazards) for the IGOS Side Event and exhibition held at the
time of the 2nd Earth Observation Summit in Tokyo. JAXA proposed to provide links to the high
resolution graphics files via the IGOS WWW site - to allow all Partners to utilize the materials
upon demand for outreach opportunities. The JAXA proposal was welcomed by the Co-Chairs.
9.
Any other business
No other business was proposed.
10.
Review of IGOS-P-11 actions
Stephen Ward (NRSCC) presented a draft list of actions recorded during the P-11 meeting and
invited comments. The draft list was agreed and it was noted that there would be ample
opportunity for further comments on the actions during the period for review of the meeting
minutes.
The new actions are featured here throughout the text – and summarised in Annex A.
11.
Chair arrangements for 2004/5
Dietrich Leihner (Co-Chair, FAO) thanked all IGOS Partners for the opportunity to serve as CoChair during the last 12 months and wished good luck to Steve Lonergan of UNEP who will
serve as Co-Chair for the next 12 months. Colin Hicks of BNSC will replace Minister Xu
Guanhua of NRSCC as the Co-Chair representing space agencies - following the CEOS Plenary
in Beijing.
Steve Lonergan thanked FAO and Dietrich Leihner for all the hard work in the preceding year.
He noted that, in the coming year, UNEP would emphasise: the relationship of IGOS-P with
GEO; socio-economic issues; improved communications and links with the policy community;
and capacity-building; and “increased participation and involvement of developing countries in
global observing systems processes”.
12.
Date and venue of the next session
UNEP will liaise with Partners to identify the most suitable date for IGOS-P-12. Provisionally,
UNEP propose to hold the meeting in Nairobi – in the week of 23rd May 2005 (most likely) or the
week of 20th June 2005.
Minister Xu Guanhua encouraged all Partners to ensure representation at the highest level at the
IGOS-P-11bis meeting planned for 18th November 2004 in Beijing.
13.
Closure of the session
The Co-Chairs closed the session and thanked all Partners for their participation.
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A.
Action item summary
Due Date
No.
Action
11-1
IGOS Co-Chairs, supported by IGOS SEC, to coordinate development of an input from IGOS
Partners to the GEO Governance meeting in
September
Draft by end June,
reviewed by IGOS
Partners by mid-July
11-2
IGOS Co-Chairs, supported by IGOS SEC, to
develop a strategy to prepare IGOS Partners for a
meeting focusing on the IGOS strategy regarding
GEO - on 18th November in Beijing
Draft by end June
11-3
IGOS Co-Chairs to send a reminder to all IGOS
Partners of the importance of review and comment
on the GCOS Implementation Plan
End May
(Review closes 9th July)
11-4
IGCO Theme Team to distribute their draft
implementation plan and timetable for information
of IGOS Partners
End June
11-5
IGOS Co-chairs, supported by IGOS SEC, to
consult with Partners and to develop a plan for
inputs from the IGOS Partnership to CSD-13 (in
particular on water issues and utilising IGWCO
team expertise)
11-6
Coastal Theme Team to finalise development of the
Theme Team Report with a view to approval of the
Theme at the Partners meeting in November 2004,
allowing for a review period consistent with the
IGOS Process Paper
Mid October
(5 weeks minimum review
time by Partners)
11-7
Coastal Theme Team to input draft Theme report
sections to the GEO IPTT
End July
11-8
IGACO Theme Team to fulfil obligations outlined
in IGOS Process Paper for Themes moving to
implementation Phase
Early July
11-9
Land Theme Team to fulfil obligations outlined in
IGOS Process Paper for newly approved Themes
Early July
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11-10
Cryosphere Theme Team, supported by IGOS SEC
(with Don Hinsman serving as IGOS Sec liaison), to
further develop their proposal to ensure compliance
with the IGOS Process Paper and to fulfil
obligations for next steps
Early July
11-11
ICSU, in co-operation with the IGOS Co-Chairs, to
finalise their proposal for an IGOS-P workshop on
socio-economic issues
Early July
11-12
UNESCO, in consultation with IGOS SEC, to assist
the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) to
explore the best way forward for GGOS interaction
with the IGOS Partnership and its existing Themes
IGOS-P-12
11-13
IGOS Co-Chairs to try to identify a host agency for
the 2005 IGOS Workshop proposed by
CEOS/JAXA
End Sept
11-14
Josef Aschbacher, Robert Missotten and Michael
Hales to distribute the proposed amendment to the
IGOS Process Paper for review and approval by
Partners
End June
Ongoing actions from previous meetings
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Partners’ Meeting Actions 9-14 and 9-15 were
subsumed to direct IGOS Partners to work with the
CEOS WGEdu to maximize efforts and resources
on common activities in education, training and
capacity building, and to request the WGEdu to
take on the responsibility of harmonizing the
capacity building efforts of the IGOS Partners, to
the extent possible. Colin Summerhayes is to report
on the status of these actions to the IGOS Partners
at the IGOS P-11. (Action: Colin Summerhayes)
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B.
Participants
BGS (British Geological Survey)
Dr Marsh, Stuart
Head of Remote Sensing
BGS, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG
U.K.
Tel.: +44 (0) 115 9363452
Fax:+44 (0) 115 9363474
E-mail: s.marsh@bgs.uk
BNSC (British National Space Centre)
Mr Churchyard, Mark
Earth Observation Project Manager
BNSC, 151 Buckingham Palace Road
LONDON SW1W 9SS, U.K.
Tel.: +44 (0) 20 7215 0813
Fax:+44 (0) 20 7821 5387
E-mail: mark.churchyard@bnsc.gsi.gov.uk
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Dr. Zhang Xiaoye
Tel: +86 10 68407445
Fax: +86 10 62176430
E-mail: cep99@cams.cma.gov.cn
China Meteorological Administration
Dr. Zhang, Wenjian
Director-General, Department of Observation and
Telecommunication, 46 Zhongguancun Nandajie,
Beijing 100081 China
Tel: +86 10 68407924
Fax: +86 10 62179786
E-mail: wjzhang@cma.gov.cn
Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences
Liu Chuang
Global Change Information and Research Center,
Institute of Geography and Natural Resources
Chinese Academy of Sciences
No.A-11 Datun Road, Chaoyang District,
Beijing，China 100101
Tel: + 86-10-64889805
Fax: +86-10-64850917
Email: lchuang@igsnrr.ac.cn
CSIR – Environmentek / GTOS
(Chairman GTOS Steering Committee)
Dr Scholes, Robert
P.O.Box 395, Pretoria 0001
South Africa
Tel: +1 450 926 6489
Fax: +1 450 926 802
Email: bscholes@csir.co.za
CCRS (Canadian Centre for Remote Sensing)
Ms Hutton, Christine
Senior Program Advisor,
CCRS
588 Booth St., Ottawa, Ontario
K1T 3Y2
Canada
Tel: +1 613 947 3593
Fax: +1 613 947 1382
Email: chris.hutton@cct.nrcan.gc.ca
CNES (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales)
Dr Deniel, Carol
CNES
2 place Maurice Quentin
75039 Paris Cedex 0
France
Tel: + 33 1 44 76 76 46
Fax: + 33 1 44 76 78 67
Email: Carole.Deniel@cnes.fr
CSA (Canadian Space Agency)
CES/LSCE ( Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat
et de l’Environment )
Dr Ciais, Philippe
Senior Scientist, Leader of the Biogeochemical
Cycles Group, CEAM
C/ Charles Darwin
Parque Tecnologico de Paterna
46980 Valencia, Espana
Tel: + 34 961318227
Fax: + 34 961318190
Email: ciais@lsce.saclay.cea.fr
Dr Béland, Sylvie
Technical Advisor to the Vice-President’s Office,
Science, Technology and Program
CSA, 6767 route de l’aéroport, Sanint-Hubert,
Québec
J3Y 8Y9
Canada
Tel: +1 450 926 6489
Fax: +1 450 926 802
Email: sylvie.beland@space.gc.ca
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ESA (European Space Agency)
Dr Aschbacher, Josef
Programme Coordinator, Directorate
of Earth Observation Programmes
8-10, Rue Mario Nikis
75738 Paris Cedex 15, France
Tel.: +33(0)1 53 69 77 07
Fax: +33(0)1 53 69 76 74
E-mail: josef.aschbacher@esa.int
ESA (European Space Agency)
Dr. Langen, Joerg
Scientist / IGACO co-chair
ESA
Keplerlaan 1, Noordwijk
2200AG, Netherlands
Tel.:+31 71 5655726
Fax:+31 71 565 5675
E-mail: Joerg.Langen@esa.int
EUMETSAT (European Organisation for the
Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites)
Dr Williams, David F.
Head, Strategy and Intl Relations
Contact & CEOS SEC
EUMETSAT
Am Kavalleriesand 31
Darmstadt 64295 Germany
Tel.: +49 6151 807 603
Fax: +49 6151 807 866
E-mail: dwilliam@eumetsat.de
EUMETSAT (European Organisation for the
Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites)
Mr Gibson, Roy
Advisor
Residence Les Hesperides
51, Allee J. de Beins
F34000 Montpellier
France
Tel.: +33(0)4 67 64 81 81
Fax: +33(0)4 67 22 34 02
E-mail: roy.gibson@wanadoo.fr
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation)
Dr Leihner, Dietrich E.
IGOS-P Co-Chair
Director, Research, Extension and Training Div, Sust
Dev Dept
FAO C866, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome
Italy
Tel: +39 6 5705 6196
Fax: +39 6 5705 5246
Email: dietrich.leihner@fao.org
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation)
Mr Tschirley, Jeff
Chief, Environment and Natural Resources
Service(SDRN), Sustainable Development Dept.
FAO
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome
Italy
Tel: +39 6 570 53450
Fax: +39 6 5705 3369
E-mail: jeff.tschirley@fao.org
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation)
Mr Hielkema, Jelle
Senior Remote Sensing Officer, SDRN
Sustainable Development Dept, FAO
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome
Italy
Tel: +39 6 570 55589
Fax: +39 6 570 53369
E-mail: jelle.hielkema@fao.org
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation)
Ms Tanabe, Rio
Visiting Expert, SDRN, FAO
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome
Italy
Tel: +39 6 570 54174
Fax: +39 6 570 53369
E-mail: rio.tanabe@fao.org
GCOS (Global Climate Observing System)
Prof. Mason, Paul
Chairman, GCOS Steering Committee
University of Reading, Department of Meteorology,
Earley Gate, Reading,
RG6 6BB, UK
Tel.: +44 (0)118 378 8957
Fax: +44 (0)118 378 8791
E-mail : p.j.mason@reading.ac.uk
GFZ (GeoForschungsZentrum)
Prof. Reigber, Christoph
Director, Department Geodesy & Remote Sensing,
GFZ
Telegrafenberg A17, Potsdam
14473, Germany
Tel.: +49 331 288 1100
Fax : +49 331 288 1111
E-mail : reigber@gfz-postsdam.de
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GTOS (Global Terrestrial Observing System)
(GOFC-GOLD)
Prof. Townshend, John
Chairman, GOFC-GOLD Panel
Dept. of Geography, University of Maryland
2181 Lefrak Hall, College Park
MD 20742 USA
Tel: +1 301 405 4558
Fax : +1 301 314 9299
E-mail : jtownshe@geog.umd.edu
GTOS (Global Terrestrial Observing System)
Mr Latham, John
GTOS Program Director,
c/o FAO
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome
Italy
Tel: +39 6 570 54026
Fax: +39 6 570 53369
E-mail: john.latham@fao.org
GTOS (Global Terrestrial Observing System)
Dr Sessa, Reuben
GTOS Program Officer, c/o FAO
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome
Italy
Tel: +39 6 570 56519
Fax: +39 6 5705 3369
E-mail: reuben.sessa@fao.org
GTOS (Global Terrestrial Observing System)
Mr Mazzili, Stefano
GTOS Secretariat, c/o FAO
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome
Italy
Tel: +39 6 570 53519
Fax: +39 6 570 53369
E-mail: Stefano.Mazzilli@fao.org
ICSU (International Council for Science)
Prof. Rosswall, Thomas
Executive Director, ICSU
51, Boulevard de Montmorency
75016 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 1 45 25 03 29
Fax: +33 1 42 88 94 31
E-mail: thomas.rosswall@ICSU.org
IGFA (International Group of Funding Agencies)
Dr Spence, Thomas
Senior Science Associate
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington VA
22230 USA
Tel.: +1 703 292 5079
Fax: +1 703 292 9042
E-mail: tspence@nsf.gov
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
Mr Ishida, Chu
Senior Engineer, Earth Observation Applications and
Research Center, Office of Satellite Technology,
Research and Applications, JAXA
1-8-10, Harumi, Chuo-ku
Tokyo, 104-6023 Japan
Tel.: +81-3-6221-9139
Fax: +81-3-6221-9180
E-mail: ishida.chu@jaxa.jp
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
Ms Miura, Satoko
Engineer, Earth Observation Applications and
Research Center, Office of Satellite Technology,
Research and Applications, JAXA
1-8-10, Harumi, Chuo-ku
Tokyo, 104-6023 Japan
Tel.: +81-3-6221-9162
Fax: +81-3-6221-9180
E-mail: s-miura@eorc.jaxa.jp
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
Ms Misawa, Kazuko
Deputy Manager, Application & Service Dept,
RESTEC
1-9-9, Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0032 Japan
Tel.: +81 3 - 5561 4547
Fax: +81 3 - 5574 8515
E-mail: misawa@restec.or.jp
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
Ms Kato, Mariko
Earth Observation Applications and Research Center,
Office of Satellite Technology, Research and
Applications, JAXA 1-8-10, Harumi, Chuo-ku
Tokyo, 104-6023 Japan
Tel.: +81-3-6221-9009
Fax: +81-3-6221-9191
E-mail: kato.mariko@jaxa.jp
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NASA – JPL (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, U.S. – Jet Propulsion Lab)
Dr DiGiacomo, Paul Michael
Scientist
NASA JPL, MS 300-323, 4800 Oak Grove Drive,
Pasadena CA 91109 U.S.A
Tel.: +1-818-354-8189
Fax: +1-818-393-6720
E-mail: pmd@pacific.jpl.nasa.gov
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, U.S.)
Dr Smith, Brent
Chief, NOAA/NESDIS International and Interagency
Affairs, SSMCI, Room 7311
1335 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910, U.S.A.
Tel: +1 301 713-2024, X203
Fax: +1 301 713-2032
E-mail: brent.smith@noaa.gov
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, U.S.)
Mr Hales, Michael
International Relations Specialist
1335 East-West Highway, Room 7407
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, U.S.A.
Tel.: +1 301 713-2024, ext: 220
Fax: +1 301 713-2032
E-mail: michael.hales@noaa.gov
MOST/NRSCC (Ministry of Science and
Technology, China)
Minister Xu, Guanhua
IGOS-P Co-Chair
The Ministry of Science & Technology,
The People’s Republic of China
15B, Fuxing Road, Beijing, China 100862
Tel: +86-10-68512088
Fax: 86-10-68512088
Email: shaolq@mail.most.gov.cn
MOST/NRSCC (Ministry of Science and
Technology, China)
Mr Li Xiong
The Ministry of Science & Technology,
The People’s Republic of China
15B, Fuxing Road, Beijing, China 100862
Tel: +86-10-68512088
Fax: 86-10-68512088
Email: shaolq@mail.most.gov.cn
MOST/NRSCC (Ministry of Science and
Technology, China)
Mr Yu Ying
The Ministry of Science & Technology,
The People’s Republic of China
15B, Fuxing Road, Beijing, China 100862
Tel: +86-10-58881380
Fax: +86-10-58881304
Email: yuy@mail.most.gov.cn
MOST/NRSCC (Ministry of Science and
Technology, China)
Mr Luo Delong
The Ministry of Science & Technology,
The People’s Republic of China
15B, Fuxing Road, Beijing, China 100862
Tel: +86-10-58881320
Fax: +86-10-58881324
Email: luodl@mail.most.gov.cn
MOST/NRSCC (Ministry of Science and
Technology, China)
Shao Liqin
The Ministry of Science & Technology,
The People’s Republic of China
15B, Fuxing Road, Beijing, China 100862
Tel: +86-10-68512088
Fax: +86-10-68512088
Email: shaolq@mail.most.gov.cn
NRSCC (National Remote Sensing Centre of
China)
Zhang Guocheng
National Remote Sensing Centre of China, Ministry
of Science & Technology of the P.R.China, 298,
Chengfu Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
100871
Tel: +86-10-82529051
Fax: +86-10-82529490
Email: zhanggc@nrscc.gov.cn
NRSCC (National Remote Sensing Centre of
China)
Li Deren
Wuhan University,
129 Loyu Road WTUSW, Wuhan, Hubei
P.R.China
Tel: +86-27-87865402
Fax: +86-27-87740125
Email: dli@wtusm.edu.cn
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NRSCC (National Remote Sensing Centre of
China)
Zhang Xuehu
The Peking University, No.5, Summer Palace Road,
Haidian District, Beijing, China 100871
Tel: +86-10-62757994
Fax: +86-10-62753299
Email: xuehu@pku.edu.cn
NRSCC (National Remote Sensing Centre of
China)
Wang Wen
Institute of Remote Sensing Applications,
Datun Road, Haidian District, Beijing,
China 100101
Tel: +86-10-64870453
Fax: 86-10-64870453
Email: wenw@public.bta.net.cn
NRSCC (National Remote Sensing Centre of
China)
Li Mengxue
National Remote Sensing Centre of China
Ministry of Science & Technology of the PR China
Tel: +86-10-62202239
Fax: +86-10-62202238
Email: mengxue@ceos-china.com
NRSCC (National Remote Sensing Centre of
China)
Zhu Zhongli
National Remote Sensing Centre of China
Ministry of Science & Technology of the PR China
Tel: +86-10-62202239
Fax: +86-10-62202238
Email: zhongli@ceos-china.com
NRSCC (National Remote Sensing Centre of
China)
Lu Zewu
National Remote Sensing Centre of China
Ministry of Science & Technology of the PR China
Tel: +86-10-62202239
Fax: +86-10-62202238
Email: skylu@ceos-china.com
NRSCC (National Remote Sensing Centre of
China)
Wen Hongtao
National Remote Sensing Centre of China
Ministry of Science & Technology of the PR China
Tel: +86-10-62202239
Fax: +86-10-62202238
Email: wenhongtao@nrscc.gov.cn
NRSCC (National Remote Sensing Centre of
China)
Mr. Ward, Stephen
Symbios Communications, 54 Edward St, Bondi
NSW 2026, Australia
Tel: +61-2-91304260
Fax: +61-2-91304260
Email: mail@stephenward.net
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
Dr Lonergan, Steve
Director, Division of Early Warning Branch, UNEP
P.O. Box 30552, Nairobi 00100
Kenya
Tel.: +254 20 62 32 31
Fax: +254 20 62 39 43
E-mail: steve.lonergan@unep.org
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
Dr Fernandez, R. Norberto
Acting Chief, Early Warning Branch, UNEP
P.O. Box 30552, Nairobi 00100
Kenya
Tel.: +254 20 62 34 50
Fax: 254 20 62 43 09
E-mail: norberto.fernandez@unep.org
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
Dr Dahl, Arthur Lyon
Consultant Advisor, UNEP
11 Chemin des Anemones
CH-1219 Chatelaine, Geneva, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 (0)22 917 8207
Fax: +41 (0)22 797 3471
E-mail: dahla@unep.ch or dahla@bluewin.ch
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UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific
and Culture Organization)
Mr. Missotten, Robert
Chief, Earth Observation, Div of Earth Sciences
UNESCO, 1, rue Miollis, 75732 Paris Cedex 15
France
Tel: +33 (0)1 45 68 41 17
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 68 58 22
E-mail: r.missotten@unesco.org
USGS (U.S. Geological Survey)
Mr. Feuquay, Jay
Coordinator, Land Remote Sensing
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
MS 517, Reston, VA 20192 USA
Tel: +1 703 648-5057
Fax: +1 703 648-5939
E-mail: feuquay@usgs.gov
USGS (U.S. Geological Survey)
Dr. Bailey, Bryan
Principal Remote Sensing Scientist
EROS Data Center
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57198 USA
Tel: +1 605 594-6001
Fax: +1 605 594-6906
E-mail: gbbailey@usgs.gov
WCRP (World Climate Research Programme)
Dr. Ryabinin, Vladimir
Senior Scientist Officer, WCRP
7 bis, Av de la Paix
Case postale No. 2300
Geneva 2, CH-1211
Switzerland
Tel.: +41 22- 730 8486
Fax: +41 22 -730 8036
E-mail: vryabinin@wmo.int
WCRP (World Climate Research Programme)
Dr Lawford, Richard (Rick) G.
GEWEX Project Office
1010 Wayne Ave. Suite450
Silver Spring, MD 20910 U.S.A.
Tel.: +1 301 565 8345
Fax: +1 301 565 8279
E-mail: lawford@umbc.edu
WMO (World Meteorological Organization)
Dr Hinsman, Donald Ernest
Senior Scientific Officer & Focal Point, WMO
Case Postal 2300, 7 bis, Avenue de la Paix
CH-1311 Geneva 2
Tel: +41 22 730 8285
Fax: +41 22 730 8181
E-mail: DHinsman@wmo.int
WMO (World Meteorological Organization)
Mr Barrie, Len
Chief of Environment Division of AREP, WMO
7 bis Avenue de la Paix, Case postale 2300
1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 730 8240
Fax: +41 22 730 8049
Email: Lbarrie@wmo.int
Observer:
Dr. Viel, Monique
GEO Secretariat Member
APAT- Italian Agency for Environmental Protection
& Technical Services
Via V. Brancati, 48
00144 Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 06 5007 2412
Fax: +39 06 5007 2219
E-mail: monique.viel@apat.it
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