The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is an intergovernmental partnership of governments and organizations that works to improve the availability, access, and use of Earth observations for the benefit of society. Hosted by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), GEO facilitates the coordination of Earth observation systems from various sources, including satellites and in-situ sensors. GEO's activities support informed decision-making on global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and disaster risk reduction, with key partners including the European Commission, the European Space Agency (ESA), and national space agencies. Associated keywords include Earth observation, data sharing, sustainable development, and global collaboration.
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On September 10, 2025, Axelspace Holdings announced that its subsidiary Axelspace became the first Japanese private company recognized as an associate of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO).
The U.S. Group on Earth Observations, a subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council, delivered the 2019 National Plan for Civil Earth Observations to Congress on 2019-12-09.