Update: The call for nominations is open now until July 15, 2022. The GEO Earth Observations for Sustainable Development Goals (EO4SDG) Initiative announces the GEO SDG Awards Programme 2022 to recognize productivity, innovation, novelty and exemplary efforts in the use of Earth observations to
2022 GEO SDG Awards 101 Webinar #1
We are pleased to announce the GEO SDG Awards Programme 2022 to recognize productivity, innovation, novelty and exemplary efforts in the use of Earth observations to support sustainable development. Launched in 2019, this annual award is presented to those making
EO4SDG Initiative Annual Report 2021 Now Available
We are pleased to share the Earth Observations for Sustainable Development Goals Initiative Annual Report 2021.
Call for Nominations for the EO4SDG Board
Update: The Call for Nominations for the E04SDG Board are now closed. The board selections will be announced in May 2022. The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Earth Observations for Sustainable Development Goals (EO4SDG) initiative is seeking nominations of
SDGs Geospatial Roadmap: Bridging the Gap Between Data and Decision-Making
The Roadmap provides practical guidance for the use of geospatial information for the production, measurement, monitoring and dissemination of geospatially enabled SDG indicators.
Sustainable Fishery Management in the United States
As Earth’s oceans undergo dramatic changes, the spatial distributions of highly migratory species and fishing fleets are shifting in response to climate-driven changes, and there is growing concern of greater ecological and economic disruptions as climate impacts increase. New management
Aquaculture for Food Security and Ocean Health in Palau
Palau, a small island state in the Pacific Ocean, relies heavily on seafood for the food security of its citizens. Aquaculture is emerging in Palau as a strategy to supplement seafood production from wild resources, but farming practices can threaten
Forest Health & Artisanal Gold Mining in Ghana
Gold mining is a central component of Ghana’s economy. An increased amount of illegal artisanal mining in recent years has led to accelerated deforestation, destruction of protected areas, and human health issues due to Mercury used during the mining process.
Sustainable Forest Management Practices in Panama
The country of Panama is surrounded in part by two oceans and has mountain ranges along the west and east, resulting in a wide range of climatic conditions. The diverse climate conditions result in a variety of vegetation throughout the
Online Workshop – Space for Cities: Earth Observation for Sustainable Development
This workshop aims at discussing the potential uses of EO to achieve and monitor the Sustainable Development Goals in cities.