ࡱ> []Za 11jbjbYQYQ .Z3333 +%Z8,FTZh#p"""""""",$R*'h"""T("tJ"i!h]" h(!]", #Hh#!|'' ]"ZZ$~ dZZ~ 19 April, 2007. Integrated Global Observing Strategy Partnership, 14th IGOS Partners Meeting Paris, France, 30 May, 2007. IGOS-P-14 Doc----- Item---- Transitioning of IGOS-P Themes to GEO SUMMARY AND PURPOSE IGOS-P-13bis invited the Co-Chairs to present to IGOS-P-14 a plan for a transitioning the IGOS-P Themes to GEO, and to consider the implications of such a transition for the future of the Partnership. ACTION PROPOSED IGOS-P is invited to consider the attached plan and the overall recommendation contained in paragraph 12. Transitioning IGOS-P Themes to GEO Introduction IGOS-P-13bis held in Buenos Aires on 12 November, 2006, discussed a proposal introduced by CEOS to integrate the IGOS Partnership into GEO. Overlap, both in participants and purpose, between IGOS-P and GEO meetings was generally admitted, but there was no clear consensus on the way forward. In order to facilitate a continuation of the debate, Co-Chairs were invited to consult widely, particularly among Theme Leaders as well as the GEO Secretariat, and to produce a paper in good time for consideration at IGOS-P-14 for transitioning the IGOS-P Themes into GEO. The paper should also consider the implications of the themes transition for the future of the Partnership. Co-Chairs have taken advantage of subsequent meetings (such as the GEO Bonn meeting in November, 2006) to discuss this subject with Partners and the GEO Secretariat, and Theme Leaders have been invited to comment. There was a divergence of views: some felt that GEO had not yet demonstrated its ability to take over responsibility for the elements covered by the IGOS-P Themes, whereas others saw GEO as providing the political support which IGOS-P has so far lacked. Against this background, the Co-Chairs have considered how best to proceed in a way which does not risk jeopardising the work invested in the IGOS-P Themes so far, and at the same time gives maximum support to the developing efforts of GEO and its Secretariat. The proposal now submitted for consideration of IGOS-P-14 is described in the following paragraphs. Based on recent discussions and, as a pre-condition for any decision on the future of IGOS-P, the Partnership will wish to be assured that the capacity developed by the theme process would be preserved, and that Theme Teams would be satisfactorily accommodated in the GEO system. Proposal A common thread in the comments received is the need to differentiate between the themes; one solution is not appropriate for all. It is proposed, therefore to deal with themes in three categories: (1) themes whose reports already have been approved by IGOS-P; (2) theme proposals that have not yet been formally accepted by IGOS-P, and (3) theme proposals that have been accepted by IGOS-P but where the report is still in development. These three categories are examined in more detail below. As described in the IGOS-P Theme Process Paper, themes are pursued in two important phases: (1) the development of a Theme Report for the approval of Partners; and (2) after approval, implementation by a team led by one or more IGOS Partners, usually one or more of the observing programmes. Category (1) theme reports approved by IGOS-P: Ocean; Carbon; Geohazards; Water; Coastal; and Atmospheric Chemistry. All of these themes are in the implementation phase and as noted in 4 above the implementation is being led by one of the Partners. It is proposed that these themes will be a contribution to GEOSS with the IGOS Partner continuing to be the sponsoring organization of the relevant observing system. Partners, together with their associated Theme Leaders, should discuss with the GEO Secretariat the most effective way of transiting from the IGOS Partnership to working within emerging GEOSS structures such as Communities of Practice or relevant Tasks within the GEO Work Plan. All of these themes are in the implementation phase and are proposed for transfer at once to the care of the GEO Secretariat which will open discussions with each team in order to define the most effective way of integrating the theme into the GEO and GEOSS structure. Annex I gives proposals for each of the themes, identifying which Tasks in the GEO Work Plan 2007-2009 can be used as a starting point for the discussions between individual Theme Leaders and the GEO Secretariat. Theme Leaders would be invited to keep the IGOS-P Co-Chairs informed of the progress of discussions with the GEO Secretariat until a satisfactory accommodation has been found in terms not only of contributions to existing GEO Work Tasks, but also association with appropriate Communities of Practice. Category (2) theme proposals which have not yet been formally approved by IGOS-P: Health, Energy and Geodetic themes. It is proposed that IGOS-P undertake no further work on the Health and Energy themes. It is understood that the Geodetic Theme Team intends to submit a proposal for approval at IGOS-P-14. In any event, this theme maps precisely on to GGOS which is already a Participating Organization of GEO. It is suggested, therefore, to leave geodetic observing strategy development and implementation coordination strategy to GGOS as leader of GEO Work Task AR-07-03 (Global Geodetic Reference System). Category (3) accepted theme proposals with the report still in development: Land and Cryosphere. It is proposed to give further consideration to these two themes at IGOS-P-14. If their reports can be approved at this session, the themes would move into the implementation phase and be transferred to GEO Secretariat, as for Category 1 themes. If not, special arrangements will have to be made for them. IGOS-P-14 might agree to consider their reports during the coming twelve months, or decide to negotiate an earlier transfer to GEO. It follows from the above that IGOS-P would not start any further themes. Relations with GEO Secretariat The Co-Chairs are grateful to Prof. Jos Achache, Director of the GEO Secretariat, for nominating a senior point of contact within the GEO Secretariat, which has facilitated discussions at a working level during the production of this paper. Careful account has been taken of comments received from senior GEO Secretariat staff, but it is understood that this does not constitute formal agreement to the proposed transition plan. The Co-Chairs attach great importance to the GEO Secretariat nominating not only an overall contact for IGOS-P Themes, but also the identification of a secretariat staff member who will have a continuing responsibility for liaison with each of the IGOS-P Themes. It would be helpful to have a senior representative from the GEO Secretariat at the IGOS-P-14 meeting and at the meeting of the Theme Leaders scheduled to be held on the previous day. Implications for IGOS-P of the Co-Chairs Proposal The Co-Chairs were asked to consider the implications of their proposals for the Partnership as a whole. A final recommendation on this score depends on the progress made by the Land and Cryosphere themes. If the reports for the Land and Cryosphere themes can be approved at IGOS-P-14, the two themes could be treated as Category 1, and no further IGOS-P action would be required in respect of any of the IGOS-P Themes. Partners may nonetheless consider that until satisfactory arrangements for the transition to GEO have actually been put in place for each of the themes, Theme Leaders need to have the continued possibility of seeking advice and guidance from IGOS-P Co-Chairs. Co-Chairs understand the importance of encouraging the continued active participation of theme participants in achieving the objectives of GEO, even after the migration of their themes away from IGOS-P. The Co-chairs recommend that no final decision on the future of IGOS-P be taken at IGOS-P-14, and that tentative arrangements be made for at least one more meeting of the Partnership. This would allow time for the orderly transition of the themes to GEO, and for mutual confidence to be established in the transition arrangements. Recommendation IGOS Partners are invited to approve, subject to agreement with the Director of the GEO Secretariat, the transition of its themes, as described in paragraphs 4-8 above, and to agree to consider the wider implications of this transition for the future of the Partnership at the next meeting of IGOS-P. ANNEX I Suggested mechanisms for the transfer of individual IGOS-P Themes to GEO. These suggestions are not intended to be binding on the Theme Teams, and will be subject to discussions between the Teams and the GEO Secretariat. OCEAN Coordination of the Ocean observing strategy development should be left to GOOS, as leader of GEO Work Plan Task CL-06-06 (Global Ocean Observing System). (IGOS-P should suggest to CEOS and other interested Partners to become members of this task.) CARBON The Integrated Global Carbon Observation (IGCO) theme is already identified one to one with GEO Work task CL-06-01 (Integrated Global Carbon Observation), and can continue to operate in this way. IGOS Partners should be encouraged to join the task group. GEOHAZARDS The organisation of the Geohazards theme team is sufficiently advanced for it to be able to fit into the GEO framework through the associated Community of Practice, and as a contributor to several of the Disaster Tasks, notably DI-06-07 (Multi-hazard Zonation and Maps), DI-06-08 (Multi-hazard Approach, Definition and progressive Implementation) and DI-06-09 (Use of Satellites for Risk Management). WATER The IGWCO report is fully consistent with GEO Targets and Work Plan tasks, and particularly with the HARON initiative. An even stronger involvement in water-related capacity building activities (WA-06-07 Capacity Building Programme for Water Resource Management) and networks (i.e., in situ plus EO data, vis. WA-07-02 Satellite Water Quality Measurements, and Integration with in situ Data water quality and precipitation) would be welcome, in addition to enhanced product development capability. COASTAL The Coastal theme should continue to operate as a Community of Practice within the GEO User Interface Committee, and can provide leadership and/or participation in relevant GEO tasks including DI-07-01 (Risk Management for Floods); AG-06-02 (Data Utilisation in Aquaculture); US-06-02 (Pilot Communities of Practice). ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY This theme will have no difficulty in mapping onto GEO Work Plan Tasks including those under Health and Weather, as for instance HE-07-03 (Integrated Atmospheric Pollution Monitoring, Modelling and Forecasting). LAND Even in advance of the approval of the Land theme report, there is a good connection with GEO Secretariat through the organisation of dedicated workshops (see IGOL booklet, 2006 relevant to AG-07-03 (Operational Agricultural Monitoring System)). CRYOSPHERE The draft theme report already shows that the Team will be able to contribute to ensure an IPY legacy through GEO Task CL-06-05 (GEOSS IPY Contribution). 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