10TH IGOS PARTNERS MEETING
UNESCO, Paris
5 June 2003
MEETING RECORD
IGOS 10th Partners Meeting
Paris, France
10TH IGOS PARTNERS MEETING
UNESCO, Paris
5 June 2003
MEETING RECORD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AGENDA ITEM
PAGE
I.
ORGANIZATION OF THE SESSION
3
II.
REVIEW OF THE 9TH SESSION
3
III.
THEME REPORTS
5
IV.
PROSPECTIVE THEME REPORTS
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V.
IGOS-P STRATEGY AND PROCESS
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VI.
IGOS PROMOTION AND COMMUNICATION
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VII.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
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VIII.
REVIEW OF IGOS P-10 ACTIONS
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IX.
CHAIR ARRANGEMENTS FOR 2003/2004
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X.
DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT SESSION
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XI.
CLOSURE OF THE SESSION
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Appendix 1
PARTICIPANTS LIST
Appendix 2
ATTACHED PRESENTATIONS
available
on
request
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Meeting Record
I.
ORGANIZATION OF THE SESSION
1.1 Opening of the Session
Walter Erdelen opened the meeting as IGOS Co-Chair, welcoming everyone to UNESCO
and thanking them for their participation. Walter then introduced Marcio Barbosa, Deputy
Director General of UNESCO, who gave some brief remarks on the importance of global
observation and the planning of action by IGOS. Barbosa also noted the importance of
political buy-in and support in order to facilitate the long-tern benefits of the work being
pursued by IGOS.
IGOS Co-Chair Gregory Withee gave brief welcome remarks, expressing thanks for the
opportunity to be amongst friends at the 10th IGOS Partners’ Meeting. He highlighted the
accomplishments of IGOS over the past five years and emphasized the need to conclude
themes already underway, focus on implementation and the adoption of new themes, and to
further IGOS efforts on integration.
1.2 Adoption of the Agenda
Co-Chair Erdelen introduced the agenda and asked for comments. The adoption of the
agenda was unanimous.
1.3 Working Arrangement for the session
Co-Chair Erdelen discussed the flow of the day’s events and encouraged all participants to
adhere to the schedule so that the meeting could proceed as planned.
II.
REVIEW OF NINTH SESSION
2.1 Review of the Record from the 9th Session
Brent Smith guided the meeting through a discussion of the record of the 9th Partners’
Meeting held on 31 May 2002. No changes were requested and the 9th Partners’ Meeting
record was approved.
2.2 Review of the Action Items from the 9th Session
The Action Items from the 9th Partners’ Meeting were reviewed as follows:
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No.
Description
Status
9-01
IGOS Co-Chairs to establish a Task Force charged with development of a
consensus on the role of the IGOS Partnership in the implementation of the
IGOS-P themes
Completed
9-02
IGOS-P ‘Implementation Task Force’ to report to the Co-Chairs and
Partners by end December 2002
Completed
9-03
IGOS partners to apply the Process Paper more rigorously, and the IGOS
Secretariat to inform current and future theme leaders of this position
9-04
Each IGOS partner to identify the most appropriate mechanism to inform
their senior staff and, as appropriate, national delegations, and to report to
the IGOS-P 10 on what has been done in this respect
9-05
Each Partner to identify how it could potentially contribute to the funding
and resources needed to develop specific IGOS themes in which it intends to
be involved, and to report to IGOS-P 10
9-06
The Secretariat with the Co-Chairmen to ensure that relevant issues are
addressed between meetings of the Plenary
9-07
IGACO Theme Leader to advise IGOS Co-Chairs on the planned schedule
for development of the IGACO Theme report
Completed
9-08
IGOS Partners to advise IGWCO Theme Leaders of proposed
representatives for the Water Cycle Theme report writing team and
advisory team
Completed
9-09
IGOS Co-Chairs to inform Theme teams that SIT is prepared to review
draft Theme reports at a time which would facilitate their review at IGOSP-10
Completed
9-10
Geo-hazards Theme Team to provide the Theme report to IGOS-P-10
To be completed
during Partners’
Meeting
9-11
CEOS/NOAA, in consultation with GOOS, GTOS, IGBP, and the relevant
communities - to further develop discussion on the possibility of an IGOS
Coastal Theme, and to propose a way ahead at IGOS-P-10
To be presented
during Partners’
Meeting
9-12
Co-Chairs to request Theme Team leaders to investigate the scope for
promotion of their efforts at WSSD 2002
9-13
Ad-hoc Visibility Group, in consultation with the IGOS Secretariat, to
undertake the formulation of a plan for the implementation of the WSSD
Type II Partnership of IGOS-P – after the WSSD 2002 event
To be presented
during Partners’
Meeting
9-14
Colin Summerhayes to work with partners to complete the ‘capacity
building inventory’ by end July 2002
New approach to
be addressed
during P-10
9-15
Upon completion of action 9-14, IGOS Secretariat to establish a small
working group to prepare a report for IGOS-P-10 on how Partners
capacity building efforts might be integrated to be more effective
New approach to
be addressed
during P-10
Ongoing action
that was also
accomplished
within this year
Ongoing action
with Partners’
Reports expected
at IGOS P-10
Ongoing action
with Partners’
Reports expected
at IGOS P-10
Ongoing action
that was also
accomplished
within this year
Completed
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Opportunity was provided for each Partner to briefly report on their efforts to address
Actions 9.4 and 9.5. Comments were provided by Don Hinsman on behalf of WMO and
GCOS, Dietrich Leihner and Jeff Tschirley for FAO, Arthur Dahl for UNEP, Colin
Summerhayes for IOC/GOOS, Tillmann Mohr for CEOS SIT, Udo Svedin and John Marks
for IGFA, David Carson for WCRP, Will Steffen for IGBP, Thomas Rosswall for ICSU, and
Walter Erdelen for UNESCO.
III.
THEME REPORTS
3.1
Ocean Theme
Colin Summerhayes of IOC/UNESCO (also speaking on behalf of co-leader Eric Lindstrom
of NASA) provided a status of the Ocean Theme which will over the course of the next year
conduct a rolling review.
Discussion following the Ocean Theme presentation included concerns expressed by Will
Steffen regarding feedback from the scientific community on the continuity of SeaWifs
observations. Stephen Briggs pointed out that the MERIS instrument on ENVISAT was
launched last year to help out SeaWifs observations, and that Cryosat will be launched soon
to help measure sea ice thickness.
Summerhayes welcomed these comments and requested them, and others, to be provided in
e-mail form after meeting participants had completed reading the report.
Actions:
10-1
10-2
3.2
Partners to provide any comments to Colin Summerhayes on the content of his Ocean Theme
Progress Report to the IGOS P-10 Meeting. (Action: All IGOS Partners)
Ocean Theme Implementation Team to initiate its rolling review and Theme restatement and
report to the 11th IGOS Partners’ Meeting. (Action: GOOS/Colin Summerhayes and
CEOS/NASA/Lindstrom)
Carbon Theme
Phillipe Ciais reported on the Carbon Theme and its objective to develop a flexible yet robust
strategy for deploying global systematic observations of the carbon cycle over the next
decade. Dr. Ciais’ presentation is attached.
Co-Chair Gregory Withee summarized the discussion following the presentation noting that
during the period before November, IGOS Partners need to help tune the Carbon Theme
Report. He suggested that WMO, UNESCO and FAO and any other interested partners work
together to clarify some points in the draft report including some implementation ideas and
that this and a couple of other Themes nearing completion could be addressed at a short
IGOS P-10bis meeting that could immediately follow the CEOS Plenary, November 20, in
Colorado Springs.
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Don Hinsman commented that he had read the report and was very impressed with its
comprehensiveness and the effort that went into it. He reiterated his offer to provide WMO
assistance with clarifying some points in the draft report, including implementation.
John Marks noted that the Carbon Theme illustrates how essential it is for further integration
within IGOS since the Carbon Theme cuts across all the observing systems, and is indeed a
very complex undertaking with regards to implementation.
In closing, Dr. Ciais offered to publish an executive summary of the Carbon Theme Report in
the form of a brochure to be made available at the Earth Observation Summit and subsequent
meetings.
Action:
10-3
3.3
Integrated Global Carbon Theme Team to work with WMO/Don Hinsman and others who wish
to provide inputs to finalize its report and provide it to Co- Chairs/ Secretariat by October 24,
2003 for review and final approval by IGOS Partners at the November 20 ad-hoc Partners’
Meeting. (Action: IGCO Theme Team, WMO/Don Hinsman, and others with inputs)
Water Cycle Theme
Rick Lawford of NOAA reported on the status of the Water Cycle Theme which had been
approved for development at IGOS P-9. Since then, the Water Cycle Theme has held 3
workshops and developed a draft Theme Report. Support for the workshops was provided by
NASDA, ESA, NASA and NOAA. Dr. Lawford’s presentation is attached. Professor
Nakamura presented the status of Japanese activities concerning the Water Cycle Theme. He
emphasized the importance of socio-economic aspects of the Water Cycle Theme and of
human influence on Water Cycle variability.
After the presentation, Yoji Furuhama stated that NASDA would like to contribute further to
the development of this Theme with additional satellite resources. He noted that the
Coordinated Earth Observation Period (CEOP), the precursor of the Water Theme, was
making significant progress and that Professor Koike already has an initial data set from
NASDA, but would also like to receive water data from other space agencies, as Rick
Lawford had requested in his presentation.
Jeff Tschirley of FAO mentioned that the Water Cycle Theme is of great importance to
GTOS and appreciated the emphasis the Theme Team had placed on applications. While
Tschirley was satisfied with the content of the report, he suggested providing more tables in
the report and more synthesis of the information. Addressing a comment made by Lawford
on the possible inclusion of more socio-economic perspectives, Tschirley stated that socialeconomic issues are a very high priority and that the Water Cycle Theme is a good theme to
address such issues.
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Josef Aschbacher of ESA pointed out CEOS WSSD Follow-up Program Module 2 activities,
being led by ESA and NASDA, would be a natural partner with the IGOS Water Cycle
Theme.
Berrien Moore of the University of New Hampshire complimented the synergy between the
Carbon and the Water Cycle Theme Reports, especially in areas of data assimilation where
they share some of the same needs and would profit from some of the same solutions.
Tillmann Mohr proposed that Partners should provide the Theme Team with detailed
comments on the five questions raised in one of Rick Lawford’s slides and establish a
deadline for this. Co-Chair Gregory Withee agreed and also encouraged space agencies to
provide their support to CEOP efforts. He encouraged Partners to respond with the aim of
having a Water Cycle Theme Final Report endorsed by the Partners at the November IGOSP10bis Meeting.
Action:
10-4
Richard Lawford to request input to the 5 questions for the Water Cycle Theme presented at
10th IGOS Partners’ Meeting and all IGOS Partners to respond by July 31st. (Action: Rick
Lawford and IGOS Partners)
10-5
3.4
Global Water Cycle Theme Team to prepare a draft final report and provide it to CoChairs/Secretariat by October 24, 2003 so that it can be reviewed by the IGOS Partners at the
November 20 ad-hoc Partners’ Meeting in Colorado. (Action: Global Water Cycle Theme Team)
Atmospheric Chemistry Theme
Jorg Langen presented the status of the Atmospheric Chemistry Theme. Dr. Langen’s
presentation is attached. Afterwards, Don Hinsman noted that the outline of the Report is
close to maturity and that the Team has been working very hard.
Stephen Briggs asked how the relationship between the Atmospheric Chemistry Theme and
the Carbon Theme is to be addressed. Will Steffen responded to Brigg’s question that he saw
linkages earlier in the Geneva SIT Meeting, but more specifically, he sees a relationship on
the methane issue. Steffen also mentioned the Carbon and Atmospheric Chemistry Themes
could collaborate on methane and other hydro-carbon issues.
Co-Chair Erdelen thanked participants for their comments and asked that a status of this
activity be given at the November meeting.
3.5
Geological Geophysical Hazards Theme
Stuart Marsh presented the GeoHazards Theme Draft Report. He acknowledged participation
of UNESCO and CEOS/ESA in this effort, also noting that the GeoHazards Team completed
the draft in a single year as charged at the IGOS P-9 Meeting.
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At the conclusion of the presentation, Dr. Furuhama noted that NASDA/MEXT would like to
contribute to this particular Theme from a space agency perspective using ALOS data, and
specifically help with its implementation. This offer was gratefully accepted by Dr. Marsh.
On behalf of all the IGOS Partners, Walter Erdelen endorsed the GeoHazards Theme Report,
and hoped that formal approval will be granted at the P-10bis Partners’ Meeting in
November.
Action:
10-6
GeoHazards Theme Team to collect inputs to finalize its report and provide it to Co- Chairs/
Secretariat by October 24, 2003 for review and final approval by IGOS Partners at the
November 20 ad-hoc Partners’ Meeting. (Action: GeoHazards Theme Team)
3.6
Coral Reefs Sub-Theme
Arthur Dahl presented the Coral Reef Subtheme Report focusing on the challenges of coral
reef observations. Dahl noted that the Coral Reef Subtheme Report had circulated among
IGOS Partners for some time and already received a lot of input. Dr. Dahl’s presentation is
attached.
Sensing general approval of the Coral Reef Subtheme presentation and the Report itself, CoChair Withee declared the Report as having been approved to become an integral part of the
future IGOS Coastal Theme, conditional on the Coastal Theme being approved for
development later in the meeting.
IV.
PROSPECTIVE THEME UPDATES
4.1
Coastal Theme
Paul DiGiacomo presented the proposal for development of an IGOS Coastal Theme stating
that all criteria outlined in the IGOS Process Paper for the adoption of new Themes had been
addressed. Dr. DiGiacomo’s presentation is attached.
After his presentation, NASDA/MEXT informed the Partners that they will propose names of
researchers willing to join this Theme Team if it is adopted by the Partners.
Colin Summerhayes also committed to providing a GOOS project staff person to be a
member of the group, and endorsed the idea presented during Dr. DiGiacomo’s report of
having the first Coastal Theme Team workshop in New Zealand, which would also help
publicize IGOS activities to the New Zealand marine science communities engaged in IGOS
and GOOS.
Jeff Tschirley of GTOS confirmed that the terrestrial component of the Coastal Theme
development is advancing very well and will complement the overall Ocean Theme. He also
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supported having a meeting in New Zealand since Small Island Nations represent an
important group to consider in the engagement of the Coastal Theme.
Co-Chair Gregory Withee agreed that the proposed Coastal Theme met the criteria outlined
in the IGOS Process Paper and asked that the IGOS Partners approve the IGOS Coastal
Theme for development. The Partners approved this motion.
Actions:
10-7
10-8
4.2
Coastal Theme Team to develop Coastal Theme and report on its status at IGOS-P 11 Meeting.
(Action: Coastal Theme Team Leader Paul DiGiacomo)
CEOS/MEXT/NASDA and GOOS to nominate members to the Coastal Theme Team (Action:
CEOS/MEXT/NASDA and GOOS)
Emerging Theme Topics
Following up on the discussion the previous day in the G3OS meeting, Dr. Rosswall of ICSU
proposed that IGOS form a small task force to look at emerging themes, and noted that FAO
had already expressed a willingness to hosting such a discussion. He further suggested that
IGOS-P set up an additional small specialized group on socio-economic issues to provide a
report for guidance on this issue, acknowledging the current activities of the observing
systems and making efforts to not reinvent the wheel.
Dietrich Leihner of FAO noted that it would be interesting to know from the IGOS Partners
how quickly they wanted emerging IGOS themes to be put on the table, and if they should
strive to have them prepared before the upcoming Earth Observation Summit, so they could
help shape those discussions.
Co-Chair Gregory Withee acknowledged that it might be difficult to prepare a list of
emerging themes before the Earth Observation Summit, but that if it were possible, IGOS
should try and work its ideas into the Earth Observation Summit Ad-hoc Working Group
(GEO). He also agreed with earlier comments mentioned in a number of Theme
presentations about the importance of considering the development of a socio-economic
theme.
Anver Ghazi of the European Commission noted the significant improvement in nature and
quality in each of the themes and the new synergy to work on global issues, such as GMES,
since the last Partners’ Meeting. He noted a paradigm change in the EC for the funding of
research, which now allows all the countries of the world to apply for global observation
system development support. He stated that the filling of gaps in developing country areas is
crucial to the development of a real Earth observation system.
In further discussion, it was agreed that FAO would take the lead on drafting a paper on
emerging themes by November and that ICSU would work with the Co-Chairs to provide
input.
Actions:
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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. (Action:
Co-Chairs and FAO)
10-10
Co-Chairs and ICSU to establish a socio-economic working group to look at generic socioeconomic issues common to each of the Themes before the IGOS-P 11. (Action: Co-Chairs and
ICSU)
V.
IGOS-P STRATEGY AND PROCESS
5.1
Implementation Task Force Report
Don Hinsman, Chairman of the IGOS Implementation Task Force tasked by Partners at the
IGOS P-9 Meeting to develop consensus on the role of the IGOS Partnership in the
implementation of IGOS-P Themes, introduced the report on Task Force activities and
recommendations. Hinsman reported that an implementation process was very mature with
regard to the CEOS Strategic Implementation Team’s (SIT) involvement, but that what was
missing was commitment from the observing systems themselves which were expected to
implement IGOS Themes.
He reported that the Task Force had developed 6
recommendations, recognizing that the 4th recommendation was not reflected in the current
Process Paper.” Appendix B of the Task Force’s report reflects changes that need to be made
to the Process Paper as a result of Task Force recommendations.
Tillmann Mohr of EUMETSAT reminded the Co-Chairs that CEOS endorses the report as a
result of its SIT review. However, Mohr proposed a change to the text of recommendation
#6 a) to read as follows:
“The report should address ‘measurable objectives’ which could be applied but always
bearing in mind that the ultimate responsibility for the implementation of a Theme Team’s
recommendations rests with those governments and organizations which have committed
support to it.”
This change in wording was acceptable to Dr. Hinsman.
Dr. Rosswall agreed also with the Implementation Task Force Report recommendations, but
expressed concerns in relation to the terrestrial components of the IGOS Themes noting that
there is not one model that will fit the implementation considerations of all Partners. He
requested that other mechanisms include attention to the terrestrial components, and ICSU is
committed to putting this subject on its own agenda.
John Marks of IGFA agreed and also noted the importance of recommendation 4 in the
Implementation Report, stating that long-term funding for implementation must come from
national governments. While this is widely agreed upon, he stated that we must work harder
in turning this into reality. One problem with the Themes, he noted, is that organizations
leading them only have a part of the responsibility for their implementation, so to get
agreement from the body itself will require preparation at the national levels. IGFA is
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preparing an inventory of member countries’ stewardship with regard to funds which are
distributed (how the funds actually flow into the system).
Stephen Briggs of ESA noted that if the change to #6 is accepted, then this will have to be
reflected in the last paragraph of Appendix B.
Co-Chair Withee sensing consensus, noted that the Implementation Report and its
recommendations were approved.
Dr. Hinsman then suggested that the Implementation Task Force might be asked to address
specific issues on how to go about implementation, especially with regard to IGOS Themes
not directly related to observing systems, and that it report and make additional
recommendations at the November meeting. He also complimented Dr. Marsh for his
creativity in addressing GeoHazards implementation using GARS.
Co-Chair Erdelen expressed concern that additional Task Force recommendations to Partners
in November might come too late to achieve the goal of allowing the reports of three
Themes to be finalized for the November meeting. Dr. Hinsman pledged that the Task Force
would work energetically between now and November with the Carbon Theme proposal,
with questions concerning implementation of GeoHazards Theme, and with the Water Cycle
Theme.
Dr. Marsh offered to work with Dr. Hinsman in firming GeoHazards Theme plans to connect
to the GARS mechanism in hopes that this would help resolve Co-Chair Erdelen’s concern
regarding the timing.
Tillmann Mohr and Roy Gibson of EUMETSAT endorsed Dr. Hinsman’s proposal for the
Task Force to work directly with the three Themes nearing completion, and Gibson
suggested that the Task Force Chairman be able to take on additional members to the Task
Force as needed to better accommodate this process.
Dr. Hinsman stated that he agreed to Roy Gibson’s suggestion and hoped the Implementation
Task Force could help the IGOS Themes overcome certain implementation obstacles. He
said he did not want to slow down the progress of IGOS and committed to imposing no
impediments to the ability to approve all of the IGOS themes that are ready in November.
Co-Chair Withee noted that the additional remit to the Task force seemed to find general
favor among Partners, and closed the discussion by emphasizing he was delighted that the
Partners had found a way to move forward.
ACTION:
10-11
Implementation Task Force to be reconstituted with additional members to be nominated as
suggested at IGOS P-10 in order to propose further guidance on implementation consistent with
the updated Process Paper and revisions agreed at IGOS P-10. The further guidance could be
used by Themes that will propose reports in November 2003. Such further guidance will also be
proposed to the IGOS Partnership for review and approval as appropriate. (Action: WMO/Don
Hinsman and Implementation Task Force Members)
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IGOS Process Paper
Co-Chair Gregory Withee noted that now that the Implementation Report has been adopted,
it should be put into practice and reflected in an update to the IGOS Process Paper. Brent
Smith of CEOS/NOAA suggested that the Secretariat make changes to the Process Paper as
discussed, and that the Secretariat and all Theme Team Leaders provide updates to Annex B
of the Process Paper by 31 July.
Actions:
10-12
IGOS Partners and Theme Teams to provide updates to Annex B (IGOS Principals and Points of
Contact: Theme Team Leaders) to Secretariat by July 31, 2003. (Action: IGOS Partners and
Theme Team Leaders)
10-13
IGOS Secretariat to update Process Paper by the end of August 2003 to reflect Implementation
Task Force related additions and to update Annex B (IGOS Principals and Points of Contact:
Theme Team Leaders) identification of IGOS points of contact. (Action: IGOS Secretariat)
5.3
Membership issues
IGOS Co-Chair Walter Erdelen noted that the IGGOS (Integrated Global Geodetic
Observing System) had requested information as to membership criteria for IGOS and was
subsequently informed about the procedures. The IGOS Secretariat requested feedback from
the Partners to see if any Partners wished to sponsor IGGOS for membership. No such
responses were received.
5.4
Future development of the IGOS Partnership
IGOS Co-Chair Walter Erdelen noted that this topic was substantially discussed under
agenda item #4, but opened the meeting for further discussion. There were no additional
comments.
VI.
IGOS PROMOTION AND COMMUNICATION
6.1
Summary of activities since IGOS P-9
NASDA reported that the World Water Forum in Japan provided IGOS with significant
visibility.
6.2
WSSD 2002 Outcome and IGOS Type II Partnership
Josef Aschbacher of ESA noted the importance of increasing awareness of policy makers
around the world on sustainable development issues and that more needs to be done by
IGOS. He then gave a presentation on IGOS Type 2 Partnership activities, noting that he and
Robert Missotten of UNESCO are leading this effort for IGOS. Actions proposed for
consideration at this meeting included: 1) Assessment by Themes on how to best benefit
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from goals of the WSSD; 2) Harmonize CEOS WSSD Follow-up Programme with IGOS
activities; 3) Introduce sustained development concept into the Process Paper by IGOS-P 11;
and 4) Demonstrate any concrete action initiated through Themes at IGOS-P12.
Another key point made during his presentation was the challenge to integrate environmental
observation data with socio-economic data.
Michael Hales, CEOS WSSD Follow-up Team Leader, supported the goal of harmonizing
CEOS WSSD activities with the IGOS Theme Teams.
Arthur Dahl of UNEP noted that another WSSD Type 2 partnership was formed for
international coral reefs.
Action:
10-14
6.3
Continue development of IGOS Type 2 Partnership through exploring harmonization
possibilities with the CEOS WSSD Follow-up Team (Action: IOC/GOOS/Colin Summerhayes
and CEOS/NOAA Michael Hales); examine potential modification of the IGOS Process paper to
include concepts of sustainable development ((Action: CEOS/ ESA/Josef Aschbacher,
UNESCO/Robert Missotten); and linkage of IGOS Themes to sustainable development – in
particular recognition of the opportunity to link with the CSD initiative on Water. (Action:
Theme Team Leaders.)
Coordination with Convention Secretariats and report on “2nd Adequacy
Report”
David Carson of WCRP reported that within the last two weeks, the WMO Congress
supported the 2nd Adequacy Report and he strongly encouraged IGOS to endorse it as well.
Dr. Furuhama of NASDA/MEXT supported the implementation of the GCOS
recommendations.
Co-Chair Gregory Withee noted that the space agencies were quite involved in providing
comments on the report.
Action:
10-15
6.4
GCOS to be invited to identify which of the IGOS Theme-related products have direct relevance
to Table 2 of the 2nd Adequacy Report and, on that basis, propose specific follow-up actions, if
appropriate, for the consideration of the IGOS-P. (Action: GCOS)
Capacity Building
Colin Summerhayes of IOC/UNESCO discussed the important linkage that has been
established between IGOS and the CEOS WGEdu (Working Group on Earth Observation
Education and Training), and then provided background on the current status and activities of
the WGEdu. He encouraged IGOS Partners to support this linkage, thus helping developing
countries to gain access to information and training so they can produce products for their
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decision makers. Summerhayes stated that Actions 9-14 and 9-15 from the previous Partners
Meeting should now be recast into a new action for IGOS capacity building activities.
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Action:
10-16
Paris, France
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)
6.5
High Level Event on Global Earth Observation on 6 June in UNESCO
Co-Chair Walter Erdelen quickly gave an overview of the High Level Event on Global Earth
Observations scheduled for the following day. He thanked the speakers for their willingness
to participate even given schedule changes. He noted that UNESCO Director Barbosa would
give opening remarks, followed by Jose Achache of ESA, and then the Theme Team leaders,
with IGOS Co-Chairs to provide concluding remarks.
Co-Chair Gregory Withee thanked Walter for organizing this event aimed at raising the
visibility of IGOS, noting it to be an important effort to promote IGOS.
6.6
Earth Observation Summit
Co-Chair Gregory Withee discussed the Earth Observation Summit, to take place in
Washington D.C. on July 31st. Withee noted that that one of the ideas of the summit was to
connect the importance of observations with the importance of understanding and eventually
solving the problems facing us on this planet. To assist with adding context for the Earth
Observation Summit, Chigusa Hanaoka of MEXT displayed a slide on the G8 Action Plan
adopted that very week at the G-8 Heads of State Summit in Evian, France, suggesting that
an implementation plan should be developed by next spring’s Tokyo ministerial conference.
VII.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
NASDA/MEXT proposed that the IGOS Brochure be updated to reflect IGOS Theme
developments over the past year so that it could be made available at the Earth Observation
Summit. Support from all IGOS Partners was requested in updating the content of this
brochure by early July.
Action:
10-17
IGOS Theme Team leaders to provide Chu Ishida input for the revision of the IGOS Brochure
by June 30th. (Action: IGOS Theme Team Leasers and CEOS/NASDA)
VIII. REVIEW OF IGOS P-10 ACTIONS
The Co-Chairs displayed the IGOS actions from this meeting on a large screen for Partners’
review and comment. In connection with this review, Roy Gibson on behalf of the
CEOS/SIT Chair noted that CEOS SIT would meet October 14-15 in Darmstadt and that this
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meeting would allow for CEOS SIT review of Theme Team draft final reports prior to the
November IGOS P-10bis Meeting. An action noting this was accordingly drafted.
10-18
Theme Team leaders asked to note that SIT will be arranging a meeting, October 14-15 in
Darmstadt, to allow CEOS/SIT review of draft reports prior to ad-hoc IGOS-P meeting in
November 2003. (Action: Theme Team leaders)
IGOS P-10 Action Items
10-1
Partners to provide any comments to Colin Summerhayes on the content of his Ocean Theme
Progress Report to the IGOS P-10 Meeting. (Action: All IGOS Partners)
10-2
Ocean Theme Implementation Team to initiate its rolling review and Theme restatement and
report to the 11th IGOS Partners’ Meeting. (Action: GOOS/Colin Summerhayes and
CEOS/NASA/Lindstrom)
10-3
Integrated Global Carbon Theme Team to work with WMO/Don Hinsman and others who wish
to provide inputs to finalize its report and provide it to Co- Chairs/ Secretariat by October 24,
2003 for review and final approval by IGOS Partners at the November 20 ad-hoc Partners’
Meeting. (Action: IGCO Theme Team, WMO/Don Hinsman, and others with inputs)
10-4
Richard Lawford to request input to the 5 questions for the Water Cycle Theme presented at
10th IGOS Partners’ Meeting and all IGOS Partners to respond by July 31st. (Action: Rick
Lawford and IGOS Partners)
10-5
Global Water Cycle Theme Team to prepare a draft final report and provide it to CoChairs/Secretariat by October 24, 2003 so that it can be reviewed by the IGOS Partners at the
November 20 ad-hoc Partners’ Meeting in Colorado. (Action: Global Water Cycle Theme Team)
10-6
GeoHazards Theme Team to collect inputs to finalize its report and provide it to Co- Chairs/
Secretariat by October 24, 2003 for review and final approval by IGOS Partners at the
November 20 ad-hoc Partners’ Meeting. (Action: GeoHazards Theme Team)
10-7
Coastal Theme Team to develop Coastal Theme and report on its status at IGOS-P 11 Meeting.
(Action: Coastal Theme Team Leader Paul DiGiacomo)
10-8
CEOS/MEXT/NASDA and GOOS to nominate members to the Coastal Theme Team (Action:
CEOS/MEXT/NASDA and GOOS)
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. (Action:
Co-Chairs and FAO)
10-10
Co-Chairs and ICSU to establish a socio-economic working group to look at generic socioeconomic issues common to each of the Themes before the IGOS-P 11. (Action: Co-Chairs and
ICSU)
10-11
Implementation Task Force to be reconstituted with additional members to be nominated as
suggested at IGOS P-10 in order to propose further guidance on implementation consistent with
the updated Process Paper and revisions agreed at IGOS P-10. The further guidance could be
used by Themes that will propose reports in November 2003. Such further guidance will also be
proposed to the IGOS Partnership for review and approval as appropriate. (Action: WMO/Don
Hinsman and Implementation Task Force Members)
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10-12
IGOS Partners and Theme Teams to provide updates to Annex B (IGOS Principals and Points of
Contact: Theme Team Leaders) to Secretariat by July 31, 2003. (Action: IGOS Partners and
Theme Team Leaders)
10-13
IGOS Secretariat to update Process Paper by the end of August 2003 to reflect Implementation
Task Force related additions and to update Annex B (IGOS Principals and Points of Contact:
Theme Team Leaders) identification of IGOS points of contact. (Action: IGOS Secretariat)
10-14
Continue development of IGOS Type 2 Partnership through exploring
harmonization possibilities with the CEOS WSSD Follow-up Team (Action:
IOC/GOOS/Colin Summerhayes and CEOS/NOAA Michael Hales); examine potential
modification of the IGOS Process paper to include concepts of sustainable development ((Action:
CEOS/ ESA/Josef Aschbacher, UNESCO/Robert Missotten); and linkage of IGOS Themes to
sustainable development – in particular recognition of the opportunity to link with the CSD
initiative on Water. (Action: Theme Team Leaders.)
10-15
GCOS to be invited to identify which of the IGOS Theme-related products have direct relevance
to Table 2 of the 2nd Adequacy Report and, on that basis, propose specific follow-up actions, if
appropriate, for the consideration of the IGOS-P. (Action: GCOS)
10-16
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)
10-17
IGOS Theme Team leaders to provide Chu Ishida input for the revision of the IGOS Brochure
by June 30th. (Action: IGOS Theme Team Leaders and CEOS/NASDA)
10-18
Theme Team leaders asked to note that SIT will be arranging a meeting, October 14-15 in
Darmstadt, to allow CEOS/SIT review of draft reports prior to ad-hoc IGOS-P meeting in
November 2003. (Action: Theme Team leaders)
IX.
CHAIR ARRANGEMENTS FOR 2003/2004
Before stepping down as the Co-Chair of IGOS after 18 months, Walter Erdelen thanked the
IGOS Partners who have helped to make so much progress on IGOS initiatives during this
time. He then passed the Co-Chairmanship to Dr. Dietrich Leihner of FAO.
Dr. Leihner responded by noting that the year ahead is partly already predetermined. He is
prepared to focus on the completion, adoption, approval and implementation of current
themes. While he is not interested in adding many new themes, he sees a need for a strategic
framework within IGOS that includes existing themes and some potential new ones. Some
of the priorities for FAO as the Co-Chair of IGOS this year will include a focus on: capacity
building and strengthening linkages between providers (including space agencies) and users,
in particular – developing countries. At FAO, capacity building is an area in which IGOS
works that needs even greater involvement of developing countries. This is a major concern
for facilitation the implementation of the Themes which include and concern both the
developed and developing world.
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DATE AND VENUE FOR THE NEXT SESSION
The next IGOS P-11 meeting was announced to be in Rome, May 27, 2004 at FAO
headquarters. On May 25th, Tuesday, there will be a Secretariat meeting, and on the 26th
G3OS and CEOS will presumably have separate meetings. On May 27th, IGOS P-11 will
take place, with a quick Secretariat meeting following shortly after the conclusion of the P-11
meeting.
Also, IGOS Partners were asked to note the Ad-Hoc IGOS-P-10bis meeting on Nov 20th in
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
In closing, Co-Chair Gregory Withee thanked Walter Erdelen and UNESCO for their hard
work over the past 18 months and noted that this is a very long time for an IGOS-P Co-Chair
XI.
CLOSURE OF THE SESSION
The IGOS P-10 meeting was adjourned.
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ATTENDANCE LIST
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
Internet: http://www.bnsc.gov.uk
BRGM
(French Geological Survey)
Dr Modaressi, Hormoz
Head of Planning and Natural Risks Division
BRGM
3, Avenue C. Guillemin
B.P. 6009
45060 Orléans Cedex 2
France
Tel.: +33 (0)2 38 64 30 73
Fax: +33 (0)2 38 64 35 94
E-mail: h.modaressi@brgm.fr
CES/LSCE
( Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l’Environment )
Mr Ciais, Philippe
Senior Scientist, Leader of the Biogeochemical Cycles Group
CEA/LSCE
Bat. 709
Orme des Merisiers
91191 Gif sur Yvettes
France
Tel: +33 1 69 08 95 06 / 71 21
Fax: +33 1 69 08 77 16
Email: ciais@lsce.saclay.cea.fr ; amvw@lsce.saclay.cea.fr
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ESA
(European Space Agency)
Mr Briggs, Stephen
Head of EO Science and Applications Department
Principal - as substitute to Prof Achache
ESA
Via Galileo Galilei
Frascati 00044
Italy
Tel.: +39 06 94 18 04 00
Fax: +39 06 94 18 04 02
E-mail: Stephen.Briggs@esa.int
Mr Aschbacher, Josef
Programme Coordinator, Directorate
of Earth Observation Programmes /Focal Point
ESA
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
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 Mohr, Tillmann
Director-General/Principal
EUMETSAT
Am Kavalleriesand 31
Darmstadt 64295 Germany
Tel.: +49 6151 807601
Fax: +49 6151 807830
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E-mail: mohr@eumetsat.de
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
Mr Gibson, Roy
Advisor
EUMETSAT
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
EC
(European Commission)
Dr. Schouppe, Michel
Scientific Officer
European Commission
LX46 2/86 Bruxelles
B-1049 Belgium
Tel.: +32 2 296 0618
Fax:+32 2 299 57 55
E-mail: michel.schouppe@cec.eu.int
Dr Ghazi, Anver
Head of Unit - Global Change
European Commission - Research Directorate-General
Postal Address:
LX46 02/114
B-1049 Brussels
Rue du Luxembourg/Luxemburgstraat 46
B-1000 Bruxelles/Brussel
Tel.: +32 2 - 295.84.45/295.16.86
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Fax: +32 2 - 299.57.55
E-mail: anver.ghazi@cec.eu.int
FAO
(Food and Agriculture Organisation)
Dr Leihner, Dietrich E.
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
Mr Tschirley, Jeff
GTOS Secretariat
FAO
c/o Environment & Natural Resources Service
Research, Extension & Training Division
Sustainable Development Dept.
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome
Italy
Tel: +39 6 570 53450
Fax: +39 6 5705 3369
E-mail: jeff.tschirley @ fao.org
ICSU
(International Council for Science)
Prof. Rosswall, Thomas
Executive Director & Principal
ICSU
51, Boulevard de Montmorency
75016 Paris, France
Tel. : 33 (0)1 45 25 03 29
Fax : 33 (0)1 42 88 94 31
E-mail : thomas.rosswall@ICSU.org
Ms Goldfarb, Leah
Programme Officer on Environment and Sustainable Dev.
ICSU Secretariat
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51, Boulevard de Montmorency
75016 Paris, France
Tel. : 33 (0)1 45 25 03 29
Fax : 33 (0)1 42 88 94 31
E-mail : leah@icsu.org
IGBP
(International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme)
Mr Will, Steffen
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Lilla Frescativägen 4
P.O. Box 50005
S-10405 Stockholm
Sweden
Tel: +46 8 166 448
Fax: +46 8 166 405
Email: will@igbp.kva.se
IGFA
(International Group of Funding Agencies)
Prof. Svedin, Uno
Chairman of partner Organisation
IGFA for Global Change Research
c/o FORMAS
Box 1206, Stockholm
SE -111 8
Sweden
Tel.:+46 8 775 4017
Fax:+46 8 775 4010
E-mail: uno.svedin@formas.se
Mr Marks, John
GC Research, Member of Steering Committee & Focal Point
IGFA for Global Change Research
P.O. Box 93510
The Hague
2509 AM, Netherlands
Tel.: +31 70 344 0708
Fax:+31 70 381 9033
E-mail: j.marks@wxs.nl
IOC-UNESCO
(Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO)
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Dr Summerhayes, Colin Peter
Director of GOOS Project Office & Focal Point
IOC
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 (0)1 45 68 40 42
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 68 58 13
E-mail: c.Summerhayes@unesco.org
Ms Hood, Maria
IOC - UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15
Tel.: +33 (0)1 45 68 40 28
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 68 58 12
E-mail: m.hood@unesco.org
Mr Vestergaard, Ole
Associate Expert
IOC-UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15
Tel.: +33 (0)1 45 68 40 68
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 68 58 12
E-mail: o.vestergaard@unesco.org
MEXT
(Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan)
Ms Hanaoka, Chigusa
Director, Office of Earth and Environmental Science and Technology,
Earth Div, Research & Development Bureau
MEXT
Kasumigaseki 3-2-2
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8959
Japan
Tel.:+81 3 5253 4143
Fax:+81 3 5253 4147
E-mail:chanaoka@mext.go.jp
Ms Sugita, Naoko
Special Staff, Office of Earth & Envivronmental Sc and Technology,
Div, Research and Development Bureau
MEXT
Ocean and
Ocean and Earth
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Kasumigaseki 3-2-2
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8959
Japan
Tel.: 81 3 - 5253 4143
Fax: 81 3 - 5253 4147
E-mail: nsugita@mext.go.jp
NAGOYA UNIVERSITY , JAPAN
HYDROSPHERIC ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
Prof. Nakamura, Kenji
Professor, Co-chair of Reporting WG of Ocean Theme
Hydrospheric Atmospheric Research Center (HyARC),
Nagoya University
Furocho, Chikusaku
Nagoya 464-8601
Japan
Tel.:+81-52-789-5439
Fax: +81-52-789-3436
E-mail: nakamura@ihas.Nagoya-u.ac.jp
NASA – JPL
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S. – Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
Dr DiGiacomo Paul Michael
Scientist
Theme Team leader for the Coastal Theme
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (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
NASDA
(National Space Development Agency of Japan)
Dr Furuhama, Yoji
Exec Director, Office of Satellite Technology, Research and Application
NASDA
2-1-1, Sengen
Tukuba-shim Iabaraki
305-8505 Japan
Tel.: 81-29-868-5075
Fax: 81-29-868-5988
E-mail: furuhama.yoji@nasda.go.jp
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Mr Ishida, Chu
Senior Engineer, Earth Observation Applications Research Center
Office of Satellite Technology, Research and Applications
NASDA
1-8-10, Harumi, Chuo-ku
Tokyo, 104-6023 Japan
Tel.: 81-3-6221-9139
Fax: 81-3-6221-9180
E-mail: ishida.chu@nasda.go.jp
Mr Haruyama Yukio
Special Staff to the President
CEOS Utilization Task Force member
NASDA
2-4-1, Hamamatsu-cho
Minato-ku, Tokyo+B340 105-8060 Japan
Tel.:81-3-3438-6331
Fax:
E-mail: haruyama.yukio@nasda.go.jp
Ms Misawa, Kazuko
Deputy Manager, Application & Service Dept, RESTEC
NASDA/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
Ms Kato, Mariko
Staff, Earth Observation Research Center
Office of Satellite Technology,Research and Application
NASDA
1-8-10, Harumi, Chuo-ku
Tokyo, 104-6023 Japan
Tel.: 81-3-6221-9009
Fax: 81-3-6221-9191
E-mail: kato.mariko@nasda.go.jp
Mr Ward, Stephen
NASDA
54 Edward Street, Bondi
NSW 2026 Australia
Tel. : +61 2 9130 4260
Fax: +61 2 9130 4260
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E-mail: mail@stephenward.net
NOAA
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S.)
Mr Withee, Gregory W.
Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services
& IGOS Co-Chair
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
335 East-West Highway, Room 8268
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
U.S.A.
Tel: +1 301 713-3578
Fax: +1 301 713-1249
E-mail: greg.withee@noaa.gov
Mr 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
Mr Lawford, Richard (Rick) G.
Co-chair, Global Water Cycle Theme
NOAA Office for Global Programs (OGP)
Suite 1210
1100 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring
MD 20910 U.S.A.
Tel.: +1 301 427 2089 extn 146
Fax:+1 301 427 2073
E-mail: Richard.Lawford@noaa.gov
Mr Hales, Michael
International Relations Specialist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm
335 East-West Highway, Room 7407
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
U.S.A.
Tel.: +(301) 713-2024, ext: 220
Fax: +(301) 713-2032
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E-mail: michael.hales@noaa.gov
Ms Carrodeguas, Judith
Program Support
NOAA
1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 901
Arlington VA 22209 U.S.A.
Tel.: 1 703 - 312 7923
Fax: 1 703 - 312 8657
E-mail: July_Carrodeguas@strategies.org
NRSCC
(National Remote Sensing Centre of China)
Prof Liu, Dingsheng
Deputy Director- General & Principal
RSGS/NRSCC
45 Bei San Juan Xi Road
Beijing, 100086 China
Tel.: +86-10-62652103
Fax: +86-10-62561215
E-mail: dsliu@mail.rsgs.ac.cn
Dr Li, Mengxue
Prof & Sec Gen of CEOS China & Focal Point
National Remote Sensing Centre of China - NRSCC
15B, Fuxing Road, Beijing
100862 China
Tel.: +86-10-683 542 44
Fax: +86-10-683 425 50
E-mail: mengxueli@nrscc.gov.cn
Dr Chen, Xue
Doctor & Sec-Gen CEOS China & Focal Point
National Remote Sensing Centreof China (NRSCC)
Room 9804 JingShi Bldg., N° 19 XinJieKow Wai St., Beijing
100862 China
Tel.: +86-10-6835-4244
Fax: +86-10-6834-2550
E-mail: connie@nrscc.gov.cn
Dr Prof. Li, Deren
Director & Principal
LIESMARS at Wuhan University
129 Luoyu Road, Wuhan
Hubei 430079 China
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Tel.: +86-27-87865402
Fax: +86-27-87865402
E-mail: dli@wtusm.edu.cn or pw67@yahoo.com
UNEP
(United Nations Environment Programme)
Dr Dahl, Arthur Lyon
Senior Advisor, Div of Early Warning and Assessment UNEP
9 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 ; dahla@bluewin.ch
Dr Fernandez, Ramon Norberto
Acting Chief, Early Warning Branch
U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP)
P.O. Box 30552, Nairobi 00100
Kenya
Tel.: 254 2-623 450/623 374
Fax: 254 2-624 309
E-mail: norberto.fernandez@unep.org
UNESCO
Mr Barbosa, Marcio
Deputy Director-General
UNESCO
7, Place de Fontenoy
75007 Paris
France
Tel. : +33 (0)1 45 68 13 46
Fax : +33(0)1 45 68 57 89
E-Mail : m.barbosa@unesco.org
Mr Klingl, Oscar
Secretariat of the Deputy Director-General
UNESCO
7, Place de Fontenoy
75007 Paris
France
Tel. : +33 (0)1 45 68 13 66
Fax : +33(0)1 45 68 57 89
E-Mail : o.klingl@unesco.org
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Mr Erdelen, Walter
Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences
& IGOS Co-Chair
UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15
Tel.: +33 (0)1 - 45.68.40.77
Fax: +33 (0)1 - 45.68.58.01
E-mail: w.erdelen@unesco.org
Mr Missotten, Robert
Senior Programme Specialist, Div of Earth Sciences & Focal Point
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
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
U.S.A.
Prof Moore III Berrien
Director, Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans & Space
University of New Hampshire (UNH)
Durham, NH 03824 USA
Tel.: +1 603 - 862 1766
Fax: +1 603 - 862 1915
E-mail: b.moore@unh.Edu ; pam.wildes@unh.Edu
WCRP
(World Climate Research Programme)
Dr. Carson, David John
Director
& Principal
World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)
7 bis, Av de la Paix
Case postale No. 2300
Geneva 2, CH-1211
Switzerland
Tel.: +41 22- 730 8246
Fax: +41 22 -730 8036
E-mail: Carson_d@gateway.wmo.ch
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Dr Sommeria, Gilles
Senior Scientific Officer
WCRP
OMM
7 bis, Avenue de la Paix
Geneva 1211
Switzerland
Tel.:+41 22 730 8247
Fax:+41 22 730 8036
E-mail:sommeria_g@gateway.wmo.ch
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: Hinsman_d@gateway.wmo.ch
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: Barrie_L@gateway.wmo.ch
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