The GEOSS Water Strategy from Observations to Decisions

This GEOSS Water Strategy Report has been prepared for the 2014 GEO Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. It provides a review of the status of water-related activities within the GEO programme, perspectives on activities and developments needed over the next decade, and recommends a number of actions for GEO and its members. The report is a community effort that attempts to present a balanced view of the status of Earth observations and their applications in the water sector from all parts of the globe. GEO Members and Participating Organizations are encouraged to review the Report, discuss specific aspects with the authors and the GEO Water Task Points of Contact, and help the water community to address the recommendations, particularly as they apply to their countries and to the overall goals of GEOSS and water security.