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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Member State Representatives,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">In our first six months of operation, the UN-GGCE convened nine meetings and listened to over 550 individuals from 110 countries. Throughout these conversations, a unified concern emerged: while the global geodesy
supply chain is universally essential, the infrastructure, workforce, governance, and funding that sustain it remain critically fragile.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><span style="color:black">Since then, we have actively translated your input into practical, foundational work:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><b><span style="color:black">Strategic Alignment:</span></b><span style="color:black"> We published the first
<i>Joint Development Plan for Global Geodesy</i>, providing Member States and partners with a shared roadmap for strengthening the supply chain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><b><span style="color:black">Growing Commitment:</span></b><span style="color:black"> The
<i>Multilateral MoU on Strengthening the Global Geodesy Supply Chain</i> has expanded from 36 founding participants to 57 entities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><b><span style="color:black">Baseline Assessment:</span></b><span style="color:black"> We launched the
<i>State of Geodesy 2026</i> report, delivering the first comprehensive maturity assessment of the supply chain by evaluating 58 capabilities across six core areas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><b><span style="color:black">Capacity Development:</span></b><span style="color:black"> We hosted four regional workshops, bringing together 216 professionals from 100 countries across Africa, the Americas,
Asia-Pacific, and Europe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><b><span style="color:black">Scientific Collaboration:</span></b><span style="color:black"> Over 150 scientific experts and 34 partner organizations have worked alongside the Centre to strengthen coordination,
build awareness, and support countries in improving their national geodetic capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">While we celebrate this progress, there is still a long way to go. The
<a href="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/sites/default/files/2026-05/stateofgeodesy.pdf" title="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/sites/default/files/2026-05/stateofgeodesy.pdf">
<i>State of Geodesy 2026</i> </a>places the global geodesy supply chain at a maturity level of 2.3 out of 5. The system is functioning, but it is not yet strong or resilient enough to be relied upon without concern.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><span style="color:black">To look back at what we have built together since the Centre began full operations, what we have learned, and where our collective work must go next, we are pleased to share the
<b>UN-GGCE Highlights Report 2024–2026</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Read and download the report </span>
</b><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/sites/default/files/2026-07/20260721-UN-GGCE-highlights-report-2024-2026_1.pdf" title="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/sites/default/files/2026-07/20260721-UN-GGCE-highlights-report-2024-2026_1.pdf"><b>here</b></a><b>:</b>
<i>(A copy is also attached to this email)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><b><span style="color:black">Connect with us at
</span></b><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/en/events/annual-sessions/sixteenth" title="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/en/events/annual-sessions/sixteenth"><b>UN-GGIM-16</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><span style="color:black">For those in New York next week, UN-GGCE staff are on-site at UNHQ and look forward to connecting with the global geospatial community. Here is where you can find us and catch the latest
updates on the Global Geodesy Supply Chain:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"> </span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/sites/default/files/2026-07/concept-note-geodesy-03072026.pdf" title="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/sites/default/files/2026-07/concept-note-geodesy-03072026.pdf"><b>Side
Event: Towards an International Governance on Geodesy</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><i><span style="color:black">Aug 3rd | 3:00–4:15 PM (19:00-20:15 UTC) | UNHQ Conference Room 12</span></i><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><span style="color:black">Building on our recent webinar, we are gathering at UNHQ to move the governance conversation from open questions to concrete pathways forward.
<i>(Catch up on the webinar here: </i></span><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40UN-GGCE" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:#467886">www.youtube.com/@UN-GGCE</span></i></a></span><i><span style="color:black">)</span></i><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"> </span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><b><span style="color:black">Geodesy on the Agenda at GGIM-16:</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"> </span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><b><span style="color:black">Agenda Item 8 (Global Geodetic Reference Frame):</span></b><span style="color:black"> Reviewing the SCoG intersessional workplan, sustainable funding options, capacity development, and
protecting critical radio frequencies. (<a href="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/sites/default/files/2026-07/E-C20-2026-09-Add1-sixteenth-session-global-geodetic-reference-frame.pdf" title="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/sites/default/files/2026-07/E-C20-2026-09-Add1-sixteenth-session-global-geodetic-reference-frame.pdf">link
to agenda item</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"> </span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><b><span style="color:black">Agenda Item 17 (UN Global Geospatial Centres):</span></b><span style="color:black"> Highlighting the UN-GGCE’s impact this year—including our 50+ entity multilateral agreement, regional
workshops, and the launch of the inaugural <i>State of Geodesy</i> report. <a href="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/sites/default/files/2026-07/E-C20-2026-18-Add1-sixteenth-session-contribution-UN-global-geospatial-centres.pdf" title="https://www.un.org/globalgeospatial/sites/default/files/2026-07/E-C20-2026-18-Add1-sixteenth-session-contribution-UN-global-geospatial-centres.pdf">
(link to agenda item</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:120%"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">UN-GGCE</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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