<div dir="ltr"><div>FYI per below.</div><div><br></div><div>..Tom</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Ahola, Ryan (he, him | il, lui) via TC-Announce</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:tc-announce@lists.ogc.org">tc-announce@lists.ogc.org</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, May 15, 2024 at 12:54 PM<br>Subject: [TC-Announce] Invitation to Participate in Global Consultations for UN-IGIF Implementation<br>To: <a href="mailto:tc-announce@lists.ogc.org">tc-announce@lists.ogc.org</a> <<a href="mailto:tc-announce@lists.ogc.org">tc-announce@lists.ogc.org</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg488550479410952667">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Natural Resources Canada has recently learned about an upcoming opportunity with the
</span><span lang="EN-US">United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management’s (UN-GGIM)
<b>Private Sector Network</b> (<a href="http://unggim-psn.org/" target="_blank">PSN</a>). UN-GGIM: PSN is conducting global consultations with relevant public, private, and academic stakeholders in order to understand how the geospatial private sector can support the implementation
of the UN-GGIM Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (<a href="https://ggim.un.org/UN-IGIF/" target="_blank">IGIF</a>) in their unique contexts and countries. The consultation will be held in the Americas region on 21 May 2024 10 am Eastern Time.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The discussion questions for this consultation are in the attached and focus on the
<b>role of the private sector in implementing the UN-IGIF</b>. Please feel free to share with other key contacts if/as appropriate, given the focus of discussions.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">If you are interested to participate, please
<a href="https://forms.gle/5LpUZmq9u4rfriNS7" target="_blank">register</a>. More information is available below.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Cheers,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Ryan Ahola<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">(He/Him/Il/Lui)<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Geospatial Expert, Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Natural Resources Canada / Government of Canada<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:ryan.ahola@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca" target="_blank"><span lang="FR-CA">ryan.ahola@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">
<span lang="FR-CA">/ Cel: 1-343-574-6153<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Expert en géospatial,
<span style="background:white">Centre canadien de cartographie et d’observation de la terre</span><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Ressources naturelles Canada /
</span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black;background:#f9f9f9">Gouvernement du Canada</span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:ryan.ahola@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca" target="_blank"><span lang="FR-CA">ryan.ahola@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">
/ Tél. cell : 1-343-574-6153<span style="background:#f9f9f9"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Pamela Castillo Retamales <<a href="mailto:pcastillo@mbienes.cl" target="_blank">pcastillo@mbienes.cl</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 14, 2024 3:31 PM<br>
<b>Cc:</b> valrie [GEOTECHVISION] <<a href="mailto:valrie@geotechvision.com" target="_blank">valrie@geotechvision.com</a>>; Valrie Grant <<a href="mailto:valrie@valriegrant.com" target="_blank">valrie@valriegrant.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Invitación a participar en las consultas mundiales para la aplicación de UN-IGIF/Invitation to Participate in Global Consultations for UN-IGIF Implementation<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:#002060">Estimados colegas:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:#002060">Como parte de las iniciativas en curso de la Red del Sector Privado (PSN) de UN-GGIM, nos complace anunciar la elaboración de un documento exhaustivo centrado en el papel fundamental del sector privado
en el apoyo a la aplicación del Marco Integrado de Información Geoespacial de las Naciones Unidas (UN-IGIF). Este documento pretende recoger diversas perspectivas regionales y mejores prácticas que puedan contribuir significativamente a nuestros esfuerzos
colectivos.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:#002060">Para facilitar un diálogo exhaustivo y recopilar puntos de vista, la PSN está organizando una serie de sesiones de consulta global durante la semana del 20 de mayo de 2024. En concreto,
<u>la consulta para las Américas está programada para el 21 de mayo a las 10 AM EST</u>. Creemos que su participación y sus puntos de vista serán muy valiosos para enriquecer este discurso.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:#002060">Adjuntamos la nota conceptual que describe el alcance y los objetivos de las sesiones de consulta mundial. Pueden inscribirse en la sesión a través del siguiente enlace, que también figura en el
documento (</span><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:black"><a href="https://forms.gle/5LpUZmq9u4rfriNS7" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/5LpUZmq9u4rfriNS7</a></span><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:#002060">)</span><span lang="ES-CL"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:#002060">Les rogamos que difundan esta información entre sus colegas y partes interesadas, y les animen a inscribirse y participar activamente.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:#002060">Para cualquier detalle o consulta adicional, no dude en ponerse en contacto con
<a href="mailto:valrie@geotechvision.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:#002060">valrie@geotechvision.com</span></a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:#002060">Saludos cordiales,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#002060">Dear Colleagues:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#002060">As part of the ongoing initiatives of the UN-GGIM Private Sector Network (PSN), we are pleased to announce the development of a comprehensive paper focused on the key role
of the private sector in supporting the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF). This paper aims to capture diverse regional perspectives and best practices that can contribute significantly to our collective
efforts.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#002060">To facilitate a comprehensive dialogue and gather views, the PSN is organizing a series of global consultation sessions during the week of May 20, 2024. Specifically,
<u>the consultation for the Americas is scheduled for May 21 at 10 AM EST</u>. We believe that your participation and views will be very valuable in enriching this discourse.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#002060">Attached is the concept note describing the scope and objectives of the global consultation sessions. You can register for the session through the following link, which
is also included in the document (</span><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:black"><a href="https://forms.gle/5LpUZmq9u4rfriNS7" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/5LpUZmq9u4rfriNS7</a></span><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#002060">).<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#002060">Please disseminate this information to your colleagues and stakeholders and encourage them to register and actively participate.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#002060">For any further details or queries, please do not hesitate to contact
<a href="mailto:valrie@geotechvision.com" target="_blank">valrie@geotechvision.com</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#002060">Kind regards,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#002060">Pamela Castillo Retamales</span></b><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:#002060"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#595959">Secretaria Ejecutiva UN-GGIM: Américas<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#595959">Santiago de Chile<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="color:#595959">Teléfono +56 9 98114312</span><span lang="ES-CL" style="color:#595959"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.un-ggim-americas.org/" target="_blank">UN-GGIM: Américas</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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