EUROGI will participate in the upcoming Geodesy Supply Chain Summit, held as part of the Geospatial World Forum 2026. The session, organised in collaboration with the United Nations Global Geodetic Centre of Excellence and under the framework of UN-GGIM, will focus on the theme: โStrategic Infrastructure for Sovereignty, Economic Resilience, and Sustainable Development.โ
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Representing EUROGI, President Alejandro Guinea de Salas will join an international panel of experts to discuss the evolving role of geodesy in supporting modern society.
Geodesy: The Invisible Backbone of the Digital World
From satellite navigation and Earth observation to climate monitoring and infrastructure management, modern systems rely on precise positioning and timing. At the core of this lies geodesy: the science that defines the Earthโs shape, orientation, and gravitational field.
Satellite systems, in particular, depend on continuous updates about both their own position and the Earthโs dynamics. Without accurate geodetic data, many of the services that underpin daily life and economic activity would degrade or fail.
These capabilities are sustained through a global geodesy supply chain, involving:
โข Ground-based observation networks
โข Data centres ensuring quality and accessibility
โข Analysis centres generating geodetic products
This globally distributed system enables the accuracy and reliability required for positioning, navigation, and a wide range of geospatial applications.
A Global Effort: The Role of the United Nations
ECOSOC established the Committee of Experts as the apex intergovernmental mechanism for making joint decisions and setting directions with regard to the production, availability and use of geospatial information within national, regional, and global policy frameworks.
Led by United Nations Member States, UN-GGIM aims to address global challenges regarding the use of geospatial information, including in the development agendas, and to serve as a body for global policymaking in the field of geospatial information management
The creation of the United Nations Global Geodetic Centre of Excellence reflects the growing recognition of geodesy as critical infrastructure.
Building on the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 69/266 on a Global Geodetic Reference Frame for Sustainable Development, the Centre supports international cooperation to ensure that geodetic infrastructure remains accurate, accessible, and sustainable.
This work is essential not only for scientific progress, but also for:
โข Climate change monitoring and environmental management
โข Disaster risk reduction
โข Infrastructure development
โข Economic resilience and innovation
EUROGIโs Contribution
As Europeโs umbrella organisation for geographic information, EUROGI brings together a diverse network spanning public authorities, private companies, academia, and research institutions.
Participation in this summit reflects EUROGIโs role in:
โข Representing the European geospatial community in global discussions
โข Connecting policy, innovation, and operational perspectives
โข Promoting the value of geospatial information for societal and economic challenges
Through the contribution of Alejandro Guinea de Salas, EUROGI will help ensure that the European perspective is part of the global dialogue on geodesy and its strategic importance.
EUROGI thanks the organisers of the Geospatial World Forum 2026 and its partners for providing a platform to engage in this important conversation alongside international stakeholders.
