REGIONAL NETWORKS

The principal role of GOFC/GOLD is to act as a coordinating mechanism for national and regional activities. To achieve its goals GOFC/GOLD has developed a number of regional networks of data providers, data brokers and data users. These networks of resource managers and scientists provide the key to sustained capability for improving the observing systems and ensuring that the data are being used effectively. GOFC/GOLD networks are currently being developed in the following regions:

Southern Africa (MIOMBO/SAFNET)

Central Africa (OSFAC)

South America

Central America

South-East Asia (SEARRIN)

Siberia and the Far East

Western Russia and Fennoscandia
 

GOFC/GOLD regional networks are being implemented through a series of regional workshops. These regional network workshops engage the user community to address regional concerns and issues, provide a strong voice for regional needs and foster lateral transfer of technology and methods within and between regions. Click on the "Meetings" menu item for information on past and upcoming meetings.