Integrated Global Observing Systems for Persistent Pollutants

Observations

Integrating remote and in-situ observations of persistent pollutant concentrations with ancillary data regarding meteorology and the composition of the atmosphere gives insight into environmental cycling

Hot-spots

Identification and classification of pollutant hot-spots is important for mitigation and also for informing policy decisions

QA/QC

The reliability, repeatability and comparability of measurements is fundamental if the data is to be used for model validation, public information and to support policy implementation

Models

Modelling studies give an insight into pollutant cycles in areas not covered by measurements, and are useful tools for the investigation of reduction strategies and the possible impacts of a changing climate

Interoperability

Generating environmental data is only useful if the data is readily available, in an appropriate format, to other researchers, the public and those tasked with implementing or determining environmental policy

Policy

The project directly supports the Stockholm and Minamata Conventions, and contributes to the GEO Work Programme via the GOS4M Flagship, and the GOS4POPS Initiative

iGOSP will contribute to reinforcement of GEO Flagship Global Observation System for Mercury and the Initiative Global Observation System for Persistent Organic Pollutants aimed to support the Minamata Convention on Mercury and the Stockholm Convention, respectively.

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October 31 – November 04, GEO Week 2022

The GEO Week 2022, that will be held in Accra, Ghana, from October 31 to November 04, will showcase how global collaboration is accelerating the use of Earth Observations as evidence for local impact, both in Africa and around the world. The event will include...

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Publication of the KOMEEO Conference proceedings

The proceedings of the International Knowledge Organization and Management in the Domain of Environment and Earth Observation (KOMEEO) Conference 2021 Rende, Italy, have now been published. The conference was organized by the Laboratory of Documentation, Department of...

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