GEO GLOBAL FORUM 2025 ''THE EARTH TALKS''
5 – 9 MAY 2025
ROME, ITALY
The inaugural GEO Global Forum 2025 themed “The Earth Talks” focused on demonstrating how Earth observations can be a transformative tool in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event provided concrete examples and facilitated strategic discussions on how Earth Intelligence can support actions in areas such as ecosystem restoration, food security, disaster prevention, and climate resilience.
Central to the week’s programme was the GEO-20 Plenary, which marked three significant milestones: the launch of the GEO Global Forum as a platform to advance “Earth Intelligence for All,” the celebration of GEO’s 20th anniversary, and the formal adoption of the Post-2025 Strategy Implementation Plan, which sets the strategic path forward.
Gabriella Arrigo, the Incoming President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), participated in the Plenary, highlighting the strengthened collaboration between the space sector and the Earth observation community. The GEO Global Forum 2025 not only showcased the potential of Earth observations in addressing global challenges but also established a collaborative framework for future initiatives such as GLOC 2026 - the IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Changew, which will be held from 2–4 June 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda.
