The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) established four Regional GEOs—AfriGEO (Africa), AmeriGEO (Americas), AOGEO (Asia-Oceania), and EuroGEO (Europe)—to enhance regional collaboration, address region-specific challenges, and engage local stakeholders in Earth observation initiatives. These groups play a distinct role in GEO’s structure by coordinating members, aligning global GEO activities with regional priorities, and driving region-specific initiatives that advance GEO’s mission.

As GEO enters the post-2025 era, it is committed to transforming its vision of "Earth Intelligence for All" into action. This means delivering integrated Earth and social science-derived knowledge and insights that inform strategic decisions and empowers societies to tackle environmental, societal, and economic challenges with long-term impact. Regional GEOs will be key enablers of GEO’s strategy by ensuring a coordinated regional contribution to GEO and synergies with regionally-relevant actions and solutions.

At the GEO Global Forum 2025, a first-ever joint session for all Regional GEOs is being proposed. This session aims to enhance collaboration and coordination, fostering cross-regional knowledge exchange, strengthening strategic alignment, and establishing a framework for sustained engagement, cooperation, and joint initiatives.

Specifically, the session will provide the opportunity to:

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