Geoland is a
Framework
Program 6 Integrated Project financed by the European Commission (EC), which
aims to build up a European capacity or
Global
Monitoring of Environment and Security (GMES) in the field of
land applications.
Project Overview
The ambition of the geoland consortium is to develop and demonstrate
a range of reliable, affordable and cost efficient European geo-information
services, supporting the implementation of European directives and
their national implementation, as well as European and International
policies. Thus, the GMES initiative is considered a unique opportunity to
integrate existing technology with innovative and scientifically
sound elements into sustainable services.
(source GOFC-GOLD)
Geoland Observatories
Structured into "regional" and "global" observatories - referring
to the specific area of interest / focus points of the observatories,
the geoland project comprises a total of eight observatories:
the Global Land Cover and Forest Change Observatory (OLF) addresses
the UN Forum on Forest, and the Forest and Development
Communication of the Commission, Support of Environmental
Measure in Developing Countries.
