GEOSS in the Americas Symposium
In follow-up to the previous GEOSS of the Americas Symposium held in September 2007 in Brasil, the purpose of this year's Symposium is to increase understanding of GEOSS in the region, raise awareness about existing GEOSS in the Americas activities, strengthen partnerships, and advance a dialogue about opportunities, capabilities, and requirements.
The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is an intergovernmental body of 74 governments, the European Commission, and 51 international organizations working together to build a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). The current membership in GEO from the Americas includes: Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, and the United States.