The Group on Earth Observations (GEO), GEO BON, Ai2 and Esri are hosting a pavilion at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, exclusively focused on Earth observation and cutting-edge technology to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
October, 28, GEO, ESA and VITO will organise a session on 'Building capacities in countries to map and monitor ecosystem distribution.
Summary
This panel will explore synergies between initiatives led by the European Space Agency (ESA) to enhance the use of Earth Observation data in biodiversity monitoring and foster collaborations among key organizations. It will demonstrate how World Ecosystem Extent Dynamics (WEED) project's open-source toolkit complements the guidelines on national ecosystem mapping being developed through the Global Ecosystems Atlas, with discussions on the co-development and validation of ecosystem maps and their relevance to global biodiversity frameworks.
Core partners of the project include VITO Remote Sensing, iDiv, BC3 and IIASA.
When & where
28 October, Monday
16:45 - 18:00 (LT Colombia)
GEO COP16 pavilion
Programme
| 16:45 - 16:50 | Welcome & Opening Remarks Marc Paganini (ESA, CEOS)
Opening the session with an introduction to the event's purpose, emphasizing the importance of building national capacities for ecosystem mapping and monitoring. |
| 16:50 - 17:00 | Setting the Context: Challenges and Opportunities in Ecosystem Mapping Bruno Smets (VITO, WEED Team)
Overview of the challenges that countries face in ecosystem mapping and the opportunities presented by Earth Observation technologies. |
| 17:00 - 17:10 | The WEED Toolkit: An Innovative Approach to Ecosystem Mapping Ferdinando Villa (BC3, WEED Team)
Presentation on the WEED Toolkit, its features and potential applications. |
| 17:10 - 17:20 | GEO Global Ecosystem Atlas: Harmonizing Global Ecosystem Maps Nick Murray (JCU, GEO Ecosystem Atlas team)
Insights on the GEO Global Ecosystem Atlas project and its role in creating a harmonized global collection of ecosystem maps. |
| 17:20 - 17:30 | GOE BON's Perspective on Ecosystem Mapping and Monitoring Cecilia Londoño (Humboldt, GEO BON)
Overview of GEO BON's working groups on ecosystem structure, function, and community composition, and their relevance to national mapping efforts. |
| 17:30 - 18:05 | Panel Discussion: Synergies and Collaboration for Enhanced Ecosystem Mapping Moderated by Marc Paganini (ESA, CEOS)
All speakers participate in a discussion exploring: - Synergies between different international initiatives
- Strategies for collaborating with national authorities
- The importance of co-development and validation in ecosystem mapping
- Implications for the GBF monitoring framework and UN SEEA Ecosystem Accounting
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| 18:05 - 18:15 | Closing Remarks and Way Forward Marc Paganini (ESA, CEOS)
Summarizing key points and outlining next steps for enhancing global ecosystem mapping and monitoring capacities.
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