Coordinated, comprehensive and sustained Earth observations are essential to better understand these phenomena and to develop mechanisms to mitigate the effects on society and the environment.
The Chilean Group on Earth Observation (CLGEO) is hosting the 2011 GEOSS in the Americas Symposium which will be held on the campus of the Federico Santa Maria University (USM) in beautiful Santiago, Chile.
In addition to the partner organizations in Chile, the Symposium Organizing Committee includes representatives of GEO organizations in Brazil, Canada, and the United States. Leading experts from throughout the Americas region will participate in the planning and development of the technical sessions in each of the four thematic areas.
In addition to the technical speakers and discussion sessions, there will be poster sessions for each of the thematic areas. An exhibits area will provide opportunities for participants to view demonstrations of Earth observations data, tools, and applications. An afternoon of relevant field trips for participants will also be organized for each of the symposium themes.
Objectives
The 2011 Symposium will explore the important role of GEOSS in helping to better understand and address the key issues of importance to most countries in the Americas region. The four interdependent thematic areas affect society and economies at all levels. These themes are particularly relevant given the impacts on agriculture and water resources from natural hazard events which are taking place with increased frequency and severity.
Participation
The 2011 Symposium is targeted to technical experts, researchers, and decision makers who can contribute to the discussion and planning for the implementation of GEOSS in their countries, throughout the Americas, and ultimately as contributors to the international GEOSS initiative. In addition, those who could benefit from improved awareness of data sources, tools, applications and processes that are available to decision makers in the region are encouraged to attend.
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