AmeriGEO: Advancing earth observations and geospatial initiatives in the Americas

DeGarmo A.; Morales R. · Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC (2020)

Resumen

This presentation will inform participants about the regional cooperation network in the Americas, AmeriGEO, which enables members to leverage shared capabilities to develop decision-making products better. This framework for cooperation in the use of Earth observations is a network among the countries in the Americas, with particular efforts towards the capacity building of developing nations. AmeriGEO members' participation provides strategic direction for cooperation and advocating local and national interests through the utilization of Earth Observation information. The intent is to increase institutional and personal capacity through collaboration, acquisition, and sharing of technology, training, and the engagement of experts, stakeholders, and decision-makers in decision-making and implementation of sound policies. This, in turn helps build capacity from research to Implementation in GEO-member countries by leveraging existing expertise, technology, and efforts in countries and across the region. AmeriGEO further enhances these goals by providing annual regional training and symposiums, developing of a regional strategic work plan, and fostering a strong network among space leaders in the region. Noting the anniversary of the Disaster Charter, AmeriGEO encourages the use of Earth observations and standards for the development of multi-risk, vulnerability, exposure, and impact assessment stakes related to each stage of the disaster cycle. This is achieved by providing direct assistance to selected national stakeholders to test and utilize improved settlement, infrastructure, and population data and models in representative efforts to monitor progress related to the SDGs and support SD planning and decision-making. Copyright