Member Governments
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Join GEO and help solve global challenges through Earth intelligence. GEO unites governments, international organisations, research institutions, businesses, and civil society in a collaborative platform to build a more sustainable and resilient future. Be a part of a diverse network working across sectors to tackle complex issues with coordinated, impactful solutions.
GEO supports more than 100 UN Member States to advance access to open Earth observations. GEO offers all countries the opportunity to benefit from collective knowledge, expertise and skills to develop national Earth observations programmes.
Joining GEO offers member governments the opportunity to ensure that their national and regional interests are represented on a global platform. By aligning Earth observation investments with national priorities, governments can influence technical and policy decisions while contributing to the GEO Work Programme.
Participation in GEO’s Plenary, Executive Committee, and Programme Board allows members to shape GEO’s overall direction and benefit from the expertise of a global Earth observation community.
Benefits and Opportunities
Ensure that the interests of their countries and regions are represented in GEO, this means aligning Earth observation investments and activities with national priorities.
Influence the technical and policy decisions and contribute to the GEO Work Programme.
Shape the overall direction of GEO through participation in the GEO plenary and the participation in the Executive Committee and Programme Board.
Benefit from the global community of Earth observation experts to help their nations learn from and share knowledge in the area of the engagement priorities.
How to Become a Member?
Membership in GEO is open to all member States of the United Nations and to the European Commission. All members fit within an existing regional caucus.
To join GEO as a Member, Member States of the United Nations are invited to send a letter from a Minister or Cabinet-level Official to the GEO Secretariat informing their intention to join GEO and endorsement of GEO Post-2025 Strategy "Earth Intelligence for All". Contact secretariat@geosec.org in order to proceed with the formal membership procedure.
