Group on Earth Observations

Join us at for a joint event with IUCN: Global Ecosystems Atlas: the innovation layer for nature action using IUCN’s typology.

Hear about progress since the Global Ecosystems Atlas proof-of-concept launch, featuring stories from national actors on ecosystem mapping and insights from key tech partners on harnessing advanced technologies to accelerate and scale delivery.

Date and time: 10 October, 6-7.30pm
Location: Stage 3, IUCN Programme Pavilion, Abu Dhabi

Confirmed speakers include Elizabeth Mrema (UN Environment Programme), Astrid Schomaker (United Nations Biodiversity), Sean Breyer (Esri), Marco Lambertini (Nature Positive Initiative), Rebecca Moore (Google Earth Engine) and Ted Schmitt (Ai2), moderated by Yana Gevorgyan (GEO Secretariat).

More information ⤵️
https://earthobservations.org/about-us/events/iucn-wcc

“Earth observation has the potential to add a cumulative $3.8 trillion to global GDP by 2030 and delivers a holistic view of complex system dynamics. For emerging economies, this represents a unique opportunity to leapfrog traditional development models by deploying data-driven, systemic solutions that align economic growth with environmental stewardship.” ~ Yana Gevorgyan, Director, GEO Secretariat

In a new article published by the World Economic Forum, Hazuki Mori and Luigi Scatteia make the case for why every nation needs a space strategy as space is now core infrastructure for growth, security and resilience.

From tracking climate impacts to guiding urban planning and agriculture, space-based services underpin nearly 40% of SDG targets.

Earth observation is a perfect example of a space-based service.

The choice is clear: engage now and shape the future or risk being left behind.

Link to article in first comment.

Image: JAXA/NASA

Extreme heat is now a daily planning problem.

The GEO-convened Global Heat Resilience Service turns fragmented data into neighbourhood-scale guidance for mayors and planners: where to cool first, and how.

In this new blog from Rui Kotani and Martyn Clark, read about how we bought it to this year's Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, one of the biggest international conferences on reducing disaster risk, organised by United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

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Global Heat Resilience Service at GPDRR 2025: From demo to delivery Extreme heat is now a daily planning problem. The GEO-convened Global Heat Resilience Service turns fragmented data into neighbourhood-scale guidance for mayors and planners: where to cool first, and how.