Applications Invited for GEO SDG Awards Program

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About the Organization

EO4SDG organizes and realizes the potential of Earth observations and geospatial information to advance the United Nations 2030 Agenda and enable societal benefits through achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Vision - Countries, stakeholders, and the global community desire additional Earth observations and geospatial information to continue progress on improved social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

Purpose - Organize and realize the potential of Earth observations and geospatial information to advance the 2030 Agenda and enable societal benefits through achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

About the Event

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a universal set of priorities to use as a blueprint of action for people, the planet, and prosperity. Earth observations, geospatial data, and the information they provide play insightful roles in monitoring targets, tracking progress, as well as helping nations and stakeholders make informed decisions toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goals (GEO SDG) Awards recognizes the productivity, innovation, novelty, and exemplary efforts in the use of Earth observations to support sustainable development. Launched in 2019, this annual award is presented to those making an impact on the 17 global goals put forth by the United Nations, as indicated by progress toward achieving a SDG Target and/or reporting on a SDG Indicator.

What Awards are given -

The GEO SDG Awards Program offers two types of awards. Sectoral Category Awards recognize different types of organizations. Special Category Awards recognize specific key tenets related to the integration of Earth observations and sustainable development.

Evaluation and Selection -

The EO4SDG Initiative Team, in consultation with the GEO Secretariat, will identify a diverse set of representatives to serve on the Evaluation Panel. The Panel will include subject matter experts, SDG specialists, and Earth observation and geospatial experts. The Evaluation Panel will review the nominations and select finalists for each of the Sectoral Category awards and each of the Special Category awards. The Evaluation Panel will then select 0-2 winners for each of the Sectoral Category awards and 0-3 winners for each of the Special Category awards.

Who can be Nominated 

Any organization that has used Earth observations or geospatial data to support sustainable development practices, analysis, or reporting is eligible to apply for a 2023 GEO SDG Award. You may nominate your own team/organization, or you may nominate someone else.

We encourage members, partners, and programs of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) to apply; however, nominees are not required to be affiliated with GEO. We also strongly urge applications from across civil society, the commercial sector, academia, SDG custodian agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and inter-governmental organizations.

How to Apply

EO4SDG invites you to submit nominations for consideration.

Download and complete the Nominations Form for the 2023 GEO Awards. Alternatively, you may download a Word Document and save it as a pdf before emailing your submission. Additionally, refer to the Suggestions for Nominators document for considerations in developing a nomination.

Supplementary information such as images, testimonials, or other materials should be included in your email as attachments.

Email completed nomination forms and supplementary information to: awards@eo4sdg.org

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