International Collaboration in Geographical Data Sharing

The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is an international organization that promotes cooperation among countries in the field of geospatial data sharing. It was established in 2005 and has over 100 member countries.

The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) aims to provide a comprehensive and sustained observation system for the Earth, facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among countries, and promote the use of geospatial data in decision-making.

The Global Geospatial Information Management (GGIM) initiative aims to promote the sharing of geospatial data for sustainable development. It was established in 2011 and is supported by the United Nations.

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) develops open standards for geospatial data sharing, facilitates the exchange of geospatial data between different systems, and promotes the use of geospatial data in decision-making.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is responsible for coordinating efforts to monitor and assess the state of the global environment. It was established in 1972 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

The International Charter on Space and Major Disasters aims to provide a framework for international cooperation in responding to major disasters, facilitate the sharing of satellite data and information during emergencies, and promote the use of space technology for disaster management.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is responsible for promoting the use of geospatial data in agriculture. It was established in 1945 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

The World Bank provides financial support for geospatial data sharing projects, promotes the use of geospatial data in development projects, and facilitates the exchange of geospatial data between countries.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for promoting the use of geospatial data in health. It was established in 1948 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI) aims to provide a framework for international cooperation in forest monitoring, facilitate the sharing of forest data and information among countries, and promote the use of geospatial data in forest management.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is responsible for promoting the use of geospatial data in climate change adaptation. It was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) provides financial support for geospatial data sharing projects, promotes the use of geospatial data in environmental projects, and facilitates the exchange of geospatial data between countries.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is responsible for promoting the use of geospatial data in disaster risk reduction. It was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction aims to provide a framework for international cooperation in disaster risk reduction, promote the use of geospatial data in disaster risk reduction, and facilitate the exchange of disaster risk data and information among countries.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are responsible for promoting the use of geospatial data in sustainable development. They were adopted in 2015 and include 17 goals that aim to achieve a more sustainable and equitable world.