GEO UIC Showcases: A Discussion and Selection Forum

Criteria for Showcase Selection

• Fits with chosen themes and focus of agenda
• Builds on the guidance that Ministers provided in the Cape Town Declaration
• Demonstrates how GEOSS contributes to major international goals and global assessments
• Demonstrates how GEOSS fills in gaps, adds value, reduces costs, and/or integrates data
• Should represent a benchmark for strong future potential for GEOSS
• Should link to high profile (political) issues of the day - political relevance to policy making
• Should have a focus on services to decision-makers aligned around socio-economic benefit Areas
• Should highlight the cross-cutting nature of GEOSS and GEO;
• Should demonstrate how it contributes to capacity building