CEOS Three-Year Work Plans 2014-2016 and 2015-2017 Kerry Ann Sawyer CEOS Executive Officer (NOAA) CEOS Plenary, Agenda Item 6 Tromsø, Norway 28-30 October

CEOS Three-Year Work Plans2014-2016 and 2015-2017

Kerry Ann SawyerCEOS Executive Officer (NOAA)CEOS Plenary, Agenda Item 6Tromsø, Norway28-30 October 2014

28th Plenary sessionTromsø, Norway28-30 October 2014

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Overview

• “The Work Plan” – a Primer

• CEOS 2014-2016 Work Plan Status Update

• Timeline for annual update to the Three-Year Work PlanYes, seems like we just finished the first Work Plan…and we did!

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The Work PlanA Primer


The 2013 Montreal Statement

CEOS Agencies will continue and enhance their cooperation to respond effectively to Earth observation users needs in the areas of climate monitoring and research, carbon observations, food security, disaster risk management, capacity building, and data availability and access.

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These “Expressions of Cooperation”…

Filling the emptiness of space: CEOS always at your service


Expected Outcomes for 2014-2016

…are translated into EXPECTED OUTCOMES that are the backbone of the CEOS 2014-2016 Work Plan and reflect the ongoing and emerging priorities of CEOS, as characterized by its internal decision making and external commitments. They are intended to focus on improved Earth observation (EO) systems coordination and enhanced data access for key global programs and initiatives.• The main outcomes are described for the following nine thematic

areas for the period 2014-2016:o Climate Monitoring, Research, and Serviceso Carbon Observations, Including Forested Regionso Observations for Agricultureo Observations for Disasterso Capacity Building, Data Access, Availability and Qualityo Advancement of the CEOS Virtual Constellationso Support to Other Key Stakeholder Initiativeso Outreach to Key Stakeholderso Organizational Issues

5 Satellite observations for a better future


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• The Three-Year Work Plan – Year Oneo Focus on objectives and deliverables

associated with timescales and assigned responsibilities

o Provide sound and shared basis for measuring our progress in a multiannual perspective

o Will be updated annually by the CEO under the guidance of the CEOS Chair, and in consultation with the CEOS Strategic Implementation Team Chair, CEOS Secretariat, CEOS Working Groups, Virtual Constellations, Ad Hoc Teams, the CEOS membership at large, and CEOS’s external stakeholders

o Shall be consistent with and mutually supporting of other CEOS guiding documents

CEOS 2014-2016 Work Plan

Eighty (80) Objectives/Deliverables for 2014-2016

2014-2016 CEOS Work Plan released on 5 June 2014

Just three months ago


CEOS 2014-2016 Status UpdateFocus on 2014 Deliverables


For 2014…

There are 36 Objectives/Deliverables projected to be completed:• Four (4) Climate Monitoring, Research, and Services (CMRS-X)

• Four (4) Carbon Observations, Including Forested Regions (CARB-X)

• One (1) Observations for Agriculture (AGRI-X)

• Five (5) Observations for Disasters (DIS-X)

• Six (6) Capacity Building, Data Access, Availability & Quality (DATA-X, CV-X)

• Four (4) Advancement of the CEOS Virtual Constellations (VC-X)

• Two (2) Support to Other Key Stakeholder Initiatives (BON-X, POL-X)

• Five (5) Outreach to Key Stakeholders (OUT-X)

• Five (5) Organizational Issues (ORG-X)

Satellite data to better understand the world we live in

“Objectabl

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A Quick Look Inside the Work Plan

Earth observation satellite data…for a better society


2014-2016 Objectives/Deliverables Spreadsheet - Example

Observing and understanding our Earth and its environment from space

Year Qtr

CMRS-1ECV inventory (first version)

2014 Q2

The ECV inventory provides the foundation for the fulfillment of the three main objectives assigned to the Joint WGClimate. At the first meeting of the Joint Working Group in March 2014, the current status of the inventory will be reviewed in the three domains (land, ocean and atmosphere) and the actions needed to achieve "Version 1" status of the inventory will be identified.

Joint WGClimate with support from VCs

None CLOSED N/A

STATUS: CLOSEDFirst release of the ECV Inventory is complete, although slightly delayed by one quarter when an issue identified the need to fix ECV/CDR pairs and establish version control. Web address: http://www.ecv-inventory.com

CMRS-2Gap analysis (first version)

2014 Q4

Also, at the first meeting of the Joint Working Group, the reference process will be defined for the gap analysis (including guidelines for ECV assessments), together with the necessary tools to support the implementation of this process. The gap analysis activities will commence once (a) Version 1 of the ECV inventory is available, and (b) the reference process for the gap analysis and supporting tools are available.

Joint WGClimate with support from VCs

CL-01-C1 OPENCL-01-C1_1

STATUS: DELAYED ONE QUARTER to Q1 2015Gap Analysis tools are under development by the SEO and in close cooperation with the WGClimate.Reference process for assessment has been discussed at WGClimate meeting and SST VC CDR assessment report. Assessment of process metrics (i.e., documentation, access, etc.) is moving forward with WGClimate members evaluating CORE-CLIMAX system maturity matrixFitness for purpose for scientific objective/societal benefit metrics are much more difficult and no consensus exists. WGClimate is working with WCRP Data Advisory Committee and US National Academies on approaches.

CMRS-5

Contributions to the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS)

2014 Q4

The Joint Working Group will examine the most effective means of contributing to the GFCS from the viewpoints of (a) ensuring adequate representation of the capabilities and plans of CEOS and CGMS agencies, as represented by the ECV inventory, gap analyses and action plan, and (b) formalization of the relationship between the GFCS and the Joint Working Group, including possible GFCS representation in working group meetings.

Joint WGClimate None OPEN N/A

STATUS:Chair WGClimate attended GFCS Implementation Planning Meeting in September. GFCS still does not have a process for formally working with non-WMO bodies. Thus, WGClimate will continue to work with WMO Space Program. Wenjian Zhang will represent GFCS interests in WGClimate. Recommend rolling this up with CMRS-4 in work plan update.

CMRS-6

Report to UNFCCC Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice-Research and Systematic

2014 Q3

This report will address CEOS and CGMS support to the GCOS Implementation Plan, as well as CEOS contributions to GFOI and GEO Carbon Strategy. In addition, relevant CGMS-specific activities may also be included. Furthermore, in preparation for COP-21, a set of actions will be identified at the SIT Technical Workshop in September 2014 for subsequent consideration at the CEOS Plenary in October 2014.

Joint WGClimate with support from GFOI and future CEOS carbon entities

None CLOSED N/ASTATUS: CLOSEDReport reviewed by CEOS-CGMS and delivered to UNFCCC/COP and receipt acknowledged.

Objective/Deliverable

Code Background InformationResponsible CEOS Entity

OPEN/ CLOSED

Status Report (Milestones, Deliverables, Update, etc.)

Completion2013 CEOS

Action Con't

External Stakeholder Reference

Developing a next generation Action Tracker and until then – going “back to basics”


And the Status is…

Coordinating Earth Observation Satellites…& sharing data to serve science and society

CMRS-1 CLOSED STATUS: CLOSED

CMRS-2 OPEN STATUS: DELAYED ONE QUARTER to Q1 2015

CMRS-5 OPEN STATUS:

CMRS-6 CLOSED STATUS: CLOSED

CARB-2 CLOSED STATUS: CLOSED

CARB-4 OPEN STATUS: Delayed until Q2 2015

CARB-6 CLOSED STATUS: CLOSED

CARB-7 OPEN STATUS:

3.3 AGRI-1 OPEN STATUS:

DIS-1 CLOSED STATUS: CLOSED





3.1

3.2

3.4

DATA-1 OPEN STATUS:

DATA-2 NO STATUS

CV-5 OPEN STATUS:

CV-8 OPEN STATUS: PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE WAS Q2 2014

CV-9 OPEN STATUS:

CV-10 OPEN STATUS:

VC-1 NO STATUS

VC-2 OPEN STATUS:

VC-4 CLOSED STATUS: CLOSED

VC-13 NO STATUS

BON-1 OPEN STATUS:

POL-1 OPEN STATUS:

3.5

3.7

3.6


And the Status is…

Earth satellites to serve science and society

OUT-1 OPEN STATUS:

OUT-2 OPEN STATUS:

OUT-3 OPEN STATUS:

OUT-5 OPEN STATUS:

OUT-6 OPEN STATUS: DELAYED ONE QUARTER to Q1 2015

ORG-1 CLOSED STATUS: CLOSED



ORG-4 OPEN STATUS:


3.8

3.9

CLOSED: 14

OPEN and On-track: 15

OPEN and Delayed: 4

STATUS UNKNOWN: 3


Timeline for Annual Update to the Three-Year Work Plan

CEOS 2015-2017 Work Plan


• Already have identified 32 Objectives/Deliverables in the 2014-2016 Work Plan

• Have two new Objectives/Deliverables already submitted

• Plea out to all CEOS entities to start thinking about updates and the next set of Objectives/ Deliverables

A Look Ahead

A better understanding of our planet through improved satellite observations

We are Here

2015-2017 Work Plan


1. Early-November (or NOW): begin gathering inputs from WG Chairs, VC Co-Leads, and Ad hoc Team leads to update and identify key objectives and activities for 2015, 2016-2017 with all external stakeholders. Also participate in the GEO-XI Plenary meeting where the CEOs will capture GEO’s priorities for the coming three years.

2. Mid-December: prepare v0 draft Work Plan to reflect inputs from CEOS entities and outcomes from the October CEOS Plenary and November GEO Plenary.

3. Early-January: share the draft Work Plan with the Working Groups, VCs, and Ad hoc teams; receive comments and inputs from entities. Hold one-on-one telephone calls with relevant entities, if needed.

4. Mid-January: CEOS-GEO Coordination/Bilateral meeting will occur where we will discuss both CEOS and GEO priorities and identify synergies where CEOS can support GEO.

5. Late January: Prepare v1 draft Work Plan and share with CEOS entities and the CEOS Secretariat.

6. Early February: Incorporate and reconcile CEOS entity and CEOS SEC comments and share the Final Draft Work Plan with the CEOS Principals for virtual endorsement IAW Governance and Processes.

7. Mid-February: Publish the Final version of the CEOS 2015-2017 Work Plan

CEOS 2015-2017 Work Plan Timeline

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Documents

CEOS Three-Year Work Plans 2014-2016 and 2015-2017 Kerry Ann Sawyer CEOS Executive Officer (NOAA) CEOS Plenary, Agenda Item 6 Tromsø, Norway 28-30 October