User Interface Mechanism
GEO 0106-6
GEO-I Meeting
Ad Hoc User Interface Workgroup
May 2005 Geneva
PROPOSAL
Goal of User Interface Mechanism
To engage users in the development and
implementation of a sustained GEOSS that
provides the data and information required
within and among societal benefits areas as
specified by user groups on national, regional
and global scales.
PROPOSAL
Objectives-User Interface Mechanism
1. Enable GEO to address in a systematic, targeted,
focused and comprehensive way the needs and
concerns of a broad range of user communities,
cross-cutting issues and transdisciplinary needs.
PROPOSAL
Objectives-User Interface Mechanism
2. Enable GEO, in the implementation of GEOSS, to
engage a continuum of users, from producers to the
final beneficiaries of the data and information,
a) to access the knowledge and buy-in of the user
communities and provide a forum for them to articulate
their needs while sharing the results and opportunities of
GEOSS
b) to capture the intelligence, expertise, experience and
linkages of the Observing Systems (or other
intergovernmental activities) already in place, to avoid
duplication and maximize the successful development of
GEOSS.
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PROPOSAL
Objectives-User Interface Mechanism
3. Make recommendations to GEO to improve the
delivery of targets identified in the GEOSS
Reference document.
4. Work in a complementary fashion with the Director
of the Secretariat and ensure that he/she has the best
intelligence and information available to support
the GEO.
PROPOSAL
Implementation Approach
A two-tiered user interface mechanism:
1) Communities of Practice (CoP) to provide fora for
producers and users to work together on areas of
interest to GEO; and
2) A User Interface Panel to address cross-cutting
issues and oversee the CoPs, ensuring continuity and
avoiding duplication.
Proposal: HOW?
1- Communities of Practice
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Representatives from GEO members states and organizations
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EO users and providers, experts, decision makers, developing and
developed countries, working towards common goals and objectives
Self-organized, flexible
Focal point for actions within an area of interest
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Drawing on existing initiatives at the local, regional and global levels
where they exist
Define users, identify user needs, priorities for action, seek
commitments from GEO members
Establish, where appropriate, sustained user fora
Guide the development of the relevant portions of the workplan
Link with other CoP and with the User Interface Panel
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Articulate cross-cutting needs and foster implementation of outreach
and capacity building
Proposal: HOW?
2- User Interface Panel
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Standing group of at least one member from
each CofP and the Secretariat Director with
full membership to be determined
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Terms of reference to be developed for GEO II
Focal point for common and cross-cutting
issues shared by several or all CoPs and for
ensuring users issues are dealt with
Proposal
First Steps
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Initial structure as a basis for further development
as GEO becomes more mature
Review and further refine after 12 months
Decisions required at GEO-I
1. Agreement to the concept proposed
2. Agreement to set-up a User Interface
Panel
3. Agreement to initiate some
Communities of Practice
Ad hoc User Interface Workgroup
AARSE
Canada (Co-Chair)
EEA
EUMETSAT
France
GEO Secretariat
Germany
IAG
IEEE
Italy (Co-Chair)
Japan
Netherlands
POGO (Co Chair)
South Africa
UNESCO
UNEP
UNITAR
United Kingdom (CoChair)
United States
WMO