Group on Earth Observations

NICFI Satellite Data Program Extended to Include Recipients of the GEO-Microsoft Planetary Computer Grants Program

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Announced at the FOSS4G conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the GEO-Microsoft Planetary Computer RFP will support a number of 12-month projects that use the NICFI Satellite Data and the Planetary Computer to address environmental challenges.

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  • Announced at the FOSS4G conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the GEO-Microsoft Planetary Computer RFP will support a number of 12-month projects that use the NICFI Satellite Data and the Planetary Computer to address environmental challenges.
  • Successful applicants will receive access to the NICFI Satellite Data within the Planetary Computer platform, up to $60,000 in financial support for 12 months, up to $60,000 in Microsoft Azure credits, and technical advice and support.
  • The projects will be developed and scaled using Microsoft Azure cloud services and the Microsoft Planetary Computer.
  • To learn more about the NICFI Satellite Data Program.

Esri Donates Free Software to GEO BON Grant Recipients

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Friday, May 29, 2020

Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, today announced that it will be making its software available to recipients of EBVs on the Cloud, a grant program from Microsoft and the Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network ( GEO BON ).

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  • Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, today announced that it will be making its software available to recipients of EBVs on the Cloud, a grant program from Microsoft and the Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network ( GEO BON ).
  • As one part of this initiative, Microsofts AI for Earth program and the GEO BON Secretariat are launching a new $1 million grant program to support projects that strengthen monitoring of Earths biodiversity.
  • To kick off their projects, grant recipients will be invited to attend the GEO BON Open Science Conference 2020, as well as present their results at GEO BON All Hands meetings, workshops, and other events.
  • The grant application period is open through June 5, 2020, and grant recipients will be notified June 30, 2020.

ESIP Develops Earth Science Data Operational Readiness Levels to Empower Disaster Responders

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Monday, November 4, 2019

CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEO Week 2019-- Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP), the global community steward for Earth science data professionals, today announced Operational Readiness Levels (ORLs) to make Earth science data more trusted and to improve data-driven decision-making during disaster response and recovery.

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  • CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEO Week 2019-- Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP), the global community steward for Earth science data professionals, today announced Operational Readiness Levels (ORLs) to make Earth science data more trusted and to improve data-driven decision-making during disaster response and recovery.
  • GEO welcome the initiative of ESIP to develop the Earth data Operational Readiness Level framework and their interest to launch it to the global audience at GEO Week 2019.
  • The Group on Earth Observations has expressed that finding ways to make Earth science data reusable and shared for a broader audience is key, said Erin Robinson, Executive Director of ESIP.
  • Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) is a community steward for global Earth science data professionals and provides a collaborative platform for advancing the usefulness and impact of data necessary to address pressing global environmental challenges and fuel new discoveries.

ESIP Develops Earth Science Data Operational Readiness Levels to Empower Disaster Responders

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Sunday, November 3, 2019

CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEO Week 2019-- Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP), the global community steward for Earth science data professionals, today announced Operational Readiness Levels (ORLs) to make Earth science data more trusted and to improve data-driven decision-making during disaster response and recovery.

Key Points: 
  • CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEO Week 2019-- Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP), the global community steward for Earth science data professionals, today announced Operational Readiness Levels (ORLs) to make Earth science data more trusted and to improve data-driven decision-making during disaster response and recovery.
  • GEO welcome the initiative of ESIP to develop the Earth data Operational Readiness Level framework and their interest to launch it to the global audience at GEO Week 2019.
  • The Group on Earth Observations has expressed that finding ways to make Earth science data reusable and shared for a broader audience is key, said Erin Robinson, Executive Director of ESIP.
  • Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) is a community steward for global Earth science data professionals and provides a collaborative platform for advancing the usefulness and impact of data necessary to address pressing global environmental challenges and fuel new discoveries.

Esri Selected to Join Group on Earth Observations as Associate Member Organization

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, today announced its membership in the Group on Earth Observations (GEO).

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  • Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, today announced its membership in the Group on Earth Observations (GEO).
  • The new GEO Associates category allows commercial and nongovernmental entities to apply to join existing member institutions in activities promoting GEO's goals and ideals.
  • GEO is an intergovernmental organization devoted to advancing the universal accessibility of open data and promoting sustainability resulting from Earth observations.
  • "We are honored to be chosen as one of the first members in GEO's new membership category," said Jack Dangermond, Esri founder and president.