In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, GEO decided that the event be held remotely from 15-19 June 2020. The global GEO community benefited from a series of interactive webinars over the course of one week that provided in-depth discussions from practitioners on a range of issues relevant to the GEO Work Programme.
During this first year of the 2020-2022 GEO Work Programme, the Symposium focused on strengthening the capability of GEO Work Programme activities to implement their plans effectively. It covered topics, such as:
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Leveraging Advanced Technologies
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Engaging UN Agencies and Intergovernmental Organizations
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Contributing to Reproducible Knowledge
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Resource Mobilization and Sustainable Funding
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Co-designing Capacity Development
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Focusing on Impact: Regional GEOs
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Monitoring Essential Variables
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Water and Coastal Observations
