Feasibility study to assess the possibility to increase impact of the GEO-GSNL initiative through the involvement of risk-oriented communities and DRM stakeholders (public and private). It will contain an initial review of the first 10 years of the initiative;obtained through literature review and interviews;and an analysis of the addedd benefits;and pros/cons;of the new approach;obtained mainly through discussions in workshops and conferences. Includes a cost/benefits analysis of the GEO GSNL Initative;including but not limited to its Open Science approach;measurable improvements to practical research results;tangible support to improved geohazard assessment;and impact to research;application development for decision making and potential for disaster risk reduction and resilience actions. E5
The GSNL SAC decided in April 2021 that to make the 10-year review process more effective, the initiative should reform its governance, in such a way to involve all GSNL stakeholders more closely.
A new governance scheme was drafted and submitted to the Supersite coordinators, who approved it. The new governance proposal will then be submitted to the CEOS and GEO, who are requested to be more active part of the GSNL governance. Following the enforcement of the new governance structure we will be in the position to complete the review document.
Update 2022
The new governance as been established in January. It is expected that in 2023 the new GSNL ToR will be approved.