Earth Observations Infrastructure

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This CoP is dedicated to promoting the current efforts and activities leading towards the integration, harmonisation, interoperability and dissemination of data, derived products and services and decision support systems activities, through utilization of relevant data infrastructures.

Facilitation of activities leading towards the operationalisation, promotion and support for infrastructure initiatives,
Joint activities on developing an operational data discovery and access system for Earth observations data.
Access and involvement with the international Earth observation data and Earth observations infrastructure community.
Co-ordination and discussion on best practices and standards for Earth observations data sharing and access.

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What's happening in our community

Catalysing Knowledge and Action at the 2025 NEOSS CoP Integrated Workshop

The NEOSS Communities of Practice (CoPs) reaffirmed their collective commitment to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and coordinated action at the Integrated Workshop held on 23 June 2025 at the CSIR ICC in Tshwane.

South Africa Driving Earth Intelligence at the 2025 GEO Global Forum

South Africa reaffirmed its position as a strategic leader in the global Earth Observation (EO) community through its active participation at the GEO Global Forum 2025 held from 05-09 May 2025, in Rome, Italy.

Advancing Earth Observations for Climate Adaptation: SA's Role in GEO

The 2024 GEO Symposium and Open Data & Open Knowledge (ODOK) Workshop took place from 23–26 September in Hangzhou, China, marking a critical moment for the global Earth observation (EO) community.

Advancing Space at the 2024 Space Power Symposium and AAD Show

The National Earth Observations and Space Secretariat (NEOSS) made a significant impact at the 12th edition of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Show, held at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Centurion from 17 to 22 September 2

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Agriculture and Food Security Community of Practice ( AFS CoP) Meeting

Event start date

Friday, December 05, 2025

Human Settlement and Spatial Planning Community of Practice (CoP) Webinar

Event start date

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Data Governance and Earth Observations Infrastructure Community of Practice (CoP) Meeting

Event start date

Friday, October 24, 2025

The NEOSS Data Governance and Earth Observations Infrastructure Communities of Practice (CoPs) invite you to the upcoming CoP meeting scheduled for Friday, 24 October 2025, from 11:00 to 12:3

Communities of Practice (CoP) Integrated Workshop 2025

Event start date

Monday, June 23, 2025

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