1. CEOS Publications & Outreach 1) Newsletter and Brochure 2) CEOS High Profile Doucment CEOS Plenary Doc. 29 Satoko Miura Pakorn Apapant 1 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 December 2009

2. CEOS Publications & Outreach I. CEOS Newsletter ■ MEXT/JAXA has produced CEOS Newsletter as its contribution to CEOS Secretariat since 1993 - to introduce current activities and achievements of CEOS and its subsidiary groups - published biannually - 4000 copies were distributed to CEOS Communities and CEOS subscribers. - uploaded to the following CEOS website: 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 December 20092

3. CEOS Publications & Outreach ■ Contents of the current CEOS Newsletter (#33): - P. 1-2 CEOS SIT-23 Report and Way Forward (NOAA) - P. 2 GEOSS 2009 Priorities and Trends (GEO SEC) - P. 3 CEOS Carbon Task Force Activity (JAXA) - P. 4 Ocean Colour Radiometry Virtual Constellation (IOCCG) Ocean Surface Vector Wind Virtual Constellation (NOAA) - P. 5 Working Group on Calibration and Validation (WGCV) - P. 6 Working Group on Education, Training and Capacity Building (WGEdu) - P. 7 Working Group on Information Systems and Services (WGISS) - P. 7-8 A Message from 2009 CEOS Chair (GISTDA) - P.8 Meeting Calendar CEOS Regional Contact Points 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 December 20093

4. CEOS Publications & Outreach ■ Allocation list of the current CEOS Newsletter(#33) ・ CEOS SEC AGENCIES CEOS 2009 Chair (GISTDA) 500 CEOS 2008 Chair (CSIR) 100 CEOS 2010 Chair (INPE) 100 CEOS SIT Chair (NOAA) 100 CEOS SEC: NASA 100, NOAA 100, ESA 100, EUMETSAT 100 CEOS Working Groups: WGCV 100, WGISS 100, WGEdu 100, GEO Sec 100 1,600 ・ Japan domestic distribution 800 ・ CEOS Newsletter Subscribers ： 1,000 ・ Distribution at the CEOS relevant Meetings: 600 - GEWEX/CEOP Meetings (September, Melbourne) - GEO Plenary & IGOS Symposium (November, Washington DC) Total: 4,000 copies

5. CEOS Publications & Outreach II. CEOS Brochure: ■ MEXT/JAXA has published and updated multiple Brochures for CEOS and IGOS over the years. ■ The CEOS brochure has been updated periodically, and reflected current activities of CEOS. The latest one was produced by JAXA in October 2008. - 7,000 copies were printed. - Allocated to the CEOS SEC Agencies for further distribution. - Distributed to the CEOS subscribers, enclosed with the 32nd CEOS Newsletter in February 2009. - The brochure was also distributed at the CEOS related meetings as well as COP -14 in Bucharest. III. Outreach: ■ At the GEO-VI Plenary in mid-November in Washington DC, CEOS plans to distribute copies of the Newsletter and 2008 Brochure for CEOS outreach. JAXA will continue its involvement in future CEOS publications and outreach activities as of its contribution to the CEOS Secretariat as we’ve done to date.

6. CEOS Publications & Outreach ■ Japan’s Next Publication: JAXA plans to publish the 34th issue of the CEOS Newsletter in Feb. 2010. ■ The contributors/SEC agencies are kindly requested to prepare inputs and provide JAXA with articles by Friday, 18 December 2009.

7. CEOS High Profile Publication It is important for CEOS to be able to demonstrate its achievements at high profile events. A publication should be produced targeted towards forums like GEO Plenary and Ministerial and other key events at which CEOS is represented. Emphasis will not only on accomplishments but impact and expected outcomes, and underscoring the value of CEOS activities. The 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 20097

8. CEOS High Profile Publication High Profile Publication task team (propose) -GISTDA -TT Lead -CEOS Chair(INPE), SIT Chair(JAXA), NOAA, NASA, CDTI, ESA, CEO, and SEO -Deliverable Leads -All are invited, if interest The support of all CEOS agencies are necessary to ensure a professional and effective publication. 2000 copies The 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 20098

9. Timeline 11/0912/091/102/103/104/105/106/107/108/109/1010/10 Update deliverable document Publication’s format/template Get input from deliverable leaders First draft Final draft printing Distribute The 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 20099