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User Interface Mechanism
GEO 0106-6
GEO-I Meeting
Ad Hoc User Interface Workgroup
May 2005 Geneva
PROPOSALGoal 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.
PROPOSALObjectives-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.
PROPOSALObjectives-User Interface
Mechanism2. 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.
3.
PROPOSALObjectives-User Interface
Mechanism3. 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.
PROPOSALImplementation 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
• Representatives from GEO members states and organizations– 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 – 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– Articulate cross-cutting needs and foster implementation of outreach and
capacity building
Proposal: HOW?2- User Interface Panel
• Standing group of at least one member from each CofP and the Secretariat Director with full membership to be determined
– 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
• 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
AARSE
Canada (Co-Chair)
EEA
EUMETSAT
France
GEO Secretariat
Germany
IAG
IEEE
Italy (Co-Chair)
Ad hoc User Interface Workgroup
Japan
Netherlands
POGO (Co Chair)
South Africa
UNESCO
UNEP
UNITAR
United Kingdom (Co-Chair)
United States
WMO