4th Assessment of Progress Against the GEOSS 2015 Strategic Targets 4th Assessment of Progress Against the GEOSS 2015 Strategic Targets (Document 5) Ivan B. DeLoatch (US) Co-chair, Infrastructure Implementation Board (IIB) On behalf of IDIB, IIB, SBIB GEO-XII Plenary November 11, 2015 Mexico City, Mexico Ivan DeLoatch (US) Co-chair of the Infrastructure Implementation Board (IIB)

GEOSS Target Assessment Assessment Rationale & Process Assessment Results Lessons Learned and Recommendations Summary Presentation outline 2

Assessment Methodology In a qualitative Assessment Process, all 3 Boards used: Query tool and reports from Task Sheets, where available Presentations & discussions at GEO Work Plan Symposium Institutions & Development Invited presentations during Board Meetings Contributing activities e.g. participation in the GEO BON network, Sustainable Development Goals, etc Workshops and scientific sessions at conferences Societal Benefits Infrastructure Workshops on GEOSS future Products & Architecture Independent assessment of GCI Survey of GEOSS Data CORE awareness Testing of data access for Essential Climate Variables 3

Refer to GEO-XI Document 5 for details Assessment Rationale 1 Strategic Target 2 Demonstrated Outcomes 3 Workplan Task As in the previous years we are using the same assessment rationale for Same Structure Evolving Process Learning by doing I will not go through each of the ratings for each of the strategic targets instead will provide an overall view on the next slide Note this is part I of the Target Assessment: ftp://ftp.earthobservations.org/GEO-XII/GEO-XII_05_Summary%20Assessment%20of%20Progress%20%E2%80%93%20Targets%20and%20Tasks.pdf Not expected to be achieved without significant actions/intervention At risk of not being achieved without additional actions/intervention Expected to be achieved. Some actions/intervention may be required Refer to GEO-XI Document 5 for details

Overall Trends & Results Annual 2 4 5 8 Progress 2012-2015 Strategic Target Areas 2015 Strategic { +3 Green in 2015 Targets Positive improvement has been made over the past 4 years Over the past year 3 additional strategic targets improved On the next slide I will discuss some of the challenges that limited success for the 5 remaining strategic targets and recommendations to support future success Note this is a rollup of Part I & II of the Assessment: ftp://ftp.earthobservations.org/GEO-XII/GEO-XII_05_Summary%20Assessment%20of%20Progress%20%E2%80%93%20Targets%20and%20Tasks.pdf

Lessons Learned & Recommendations 1 2 3 4 Scope & Complexity Prioritization Dependencies & Coordination Resources Scope: Appropriately Scope Objectives recognizing scale, complexity and ability to resource Prioritize and Align Work Plan Task with a focus on those task that directly contribute to demonstrating the Strategic Objectives Dependencies: Develop a Coordination Mechanism to support Dependencies Ensure alignment and commitment for resources to ensure success of strategic objectives Develop annual measurements that facilitate prioritization and monitoring of objectives The new strategic plan provides an improved structure that align with these lessons learned & Recommendations 5 Performance Measures

Summary The assessment process and progress improved over time based on more information, better analysis tools and a better understanding of the review criteria The colour coding approach had mixed results: A Target doing better (or worse) may be the result of 1) actual improvements, 2) the assessment being more complete and better informed, or 3) both factors Many Tasks reported delays and incomplete activities due to a lack of funding and time commitments from experts The lessons learned and key recommendations were addressed in the GEO Strategic Plan 2016-2025 and the 2016 Transitional Work Programme as the result of a successful coordination effort among the IPWG, the Boards, the Monitoring and Evaluation Working Group and the Secretariat during 2014-2015 period. GEO community will work with the Program Board to develop a more effective assessment and implementation processes.

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