2nd AfriGEOSS Symposium
Sunyani, Ghana | 13–15 June 2017
Overview
The 2nd AfriGEOSS Symposium was held in Sunyani, Ghana, from 13–15 June 2017. Building on the momentum of the first symposium, this gathering marked a key milestone in the implementation of the 2017–2019 AfriGEOSS Plan.
Achievements and Progress
- Adoption of the 2017–2019 AfriGEOSS Implementation Plan
- Significant achievements in coordination of Earth Observation (EO) activities across Africa
- Political acknowledgements and enhanced policy mandates supporting EO efforts
- Establishment of Coordination Teams for thematic and cross-cutting focus areas
- Improved connectivity with national and regional EO initiatives
- Contribution to the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS)