Subcommittee on Earth Observations Partnerships and Programmes (SEOPP) (2024-2027)

Committee Members  

Objective/scope of the committee

The Subcommittee on Earth Observations Partnerships and Programmes (SEOPP) will be under the IAF’s Earth Observations Committee (EOC) and contribute to fostering IAF activities relating to coordination with Earth Observation related organizations. In full coordination with the EOC, the Subcommittee will focus on activities and programmes that foster coordination of the global Earth Observation System, and the data services produced. This includes liaison with prominent multi-lateral bodies such as the Group on Earth Observations (GEO); support for IAF participation in related multilateral bodies; and coordinate with related IAF committees and members to support EO related initiatives within IAF. The SEOPP will also coordinate with the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), coordinate with commercial and industrial organizations, and with national space agencies’ Earth-related organizations. The SEOPP will routinely engage with other non-technical IAF committees for matters related to EO Partnerships and Programmes, including the Workforce Development - Young Professionals Programme (WD-YPP) and Committee for Liaison with International Organizations and Developing Nations (CLIODN).

The SEOPP will include interested technical and policy experts currently serving on the IAF Earth Observation Committee as well as representatives from IAF member organizations (government, industry, academia, space society and user organizations) who are prepared to contribute to the work of the Subcommittee. The Subcommittee shall strive to include members who are directly involved in the major EO multi-lateral bodies as well as representatives from other organizations mentioned in the above paragraph.