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The Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) works to ensure that geodesy effectively serves science, society, and decision-making worldwide. Building on broad international community input, GGOS has defined its long-term vision in the Strategic Plan 2024–2034: Geodesy for Science and Society.

The Strategic Plan establishes a holistic framework to strengthen the geodetic community and enhance the societal value of geodesy. It is structured around four core long-term goals:

  • Visibility and Engagement
     Raising awareness of geodesy and its critical role in understanding and managing our planet through effective communication, outreach, and collaboration.

  • Science–Policy Networking
     Strengthening links between geodesy, policymakers, and international frameworks to ensure that geodetic information supports informed decisions for society.

  • Capacity Enhancement and Sustainability
     Supporting a strong, inclusive, and sustainable global geodetic community by fostering expertise, infrastructure, and long-term partnerships across regions.

  • Comprehensive and Integrated Analysis
     Promoting interdisciplinary and cross-cutting geodetic analyses that connect observations, models, and applications for greater societal benefit.

These goals guide the identification of community needs and support coordinated action across GGOS components and affiliates. 

An accompanying Implementation Plan translates the strategic goals into action through 64 specific, SMART-based activities. These activities define clear responsibilities, timelines, and tracking mechanisms, with several actions led by GGOS Affiliates, as GGOS IberAtlantic, to ensure alignment between local, regional, and global efforts.

GGOS IberAtlantic follows the priorities of the GGOS Strategic Plan 2024–2034. Key activities are listed in the action plan, including activities in Outreach & Awareness, Education & Capacity Building, Communication & Resources and Scientific Support. See the Strategic Action Plan for further details.

The detailed Implementation Plan can be found in the GGOS IA Strategic Action Plan 

Esther Azcue Infanzón

Head of GNSS and VLBI analysis centres, National Geographic Institute of Spain (IGN)

Luísa Magalhães

Member of the Azores Mission Structure for Space and Chairman of the Board of Directors RAEGE Azores Association

John Doe

Hydrographic Institute of Portugal

José Manuel Ferrandiz Leal

Emeritus Professor at the University of Alicante. President of IAU Commission A3 Fundamental Standards, Vicepresident of IAG Commission 3 Earth Rotation and Geodynamics, and Chair of the GGOS Science Panel

Paulo Manuel Patrício

Director of Geodesy, Mapping and Geographic Information Services, Directorate-General for the Territory (DGT), Portugal

David Rodriguez Collantes

Captain, Director, Royal Observatory of the Spanish Navy (ROA)

Helena Ribeiro

GNSS representative. Directorate-General for the Territory (DGT), Portugal

Javier González García

VLBI representative. Yebes Observatory, National Geographic Institute of Spain (IGN)

Clara Lázaro

Gravimetry representative. Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto

Manuel Ángel Sánchez Piedra

SLR representative. Head of San Fernando laser station, Royal Observatory of the Spanish Navy (ROA)

Isabel Vigo

Combination/multitechnique representative. University of Alicante

Mariana Moreira

Outreach representative. Researcher of University of Alicante and R&D member of Santa Maria RAEGE Station