Task Definition (modified from the 2009-2011 Work Plan):

Encourage national governments and international organizations to address GEOSS Science and Technology needs in their R&D programmes. As stated in "The Role of Science and Technology in GEOSS" , it should be a priority for GEO Members and Participating Organizations to involve research institutions and funding agencies in GEOSS implementation. To this end, GEO Members and Participating Organizations will be encouraged to: (i) plan and conduct R&D activities in support of GEOSS implementation; (ii) Contribute relevant R&D activities (planned or ongoing) to GEOSS implementation; (iii) Identify and earmark funding sources for those activities; and (iv) promote GEOSS throughout the process.

Activities will include: Related activities will include: Develop proposals and guidelines to assist R&D agencies in addressing GEO needs. Engage a dialogue with decision makers and funding agencies. Identify programmes relevant to GEOSS Science and Technology needs and encourage them to collaborate with one another.

Leads:
EC, Gilles.Ollier, Florence Beroud

Point of Contact: Kathy Fontaine