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Eye on Earth addresses the crucial importance of environmental and societal information and networking to decision-making. It aims to convene thought & action leaders of the worldwide community, converge consensus on the key areas of mutual importance, and finally collaboratetowards strengthening existing initiatives and filling the gaps into the future.
Keynote speakers of Eye on Earth 2011 included President Bill Clinton, H.E. Dr Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahd, UAE Minister of Environment and Water, Dr Jane Goodall, JGI and Sha Zu Kang, Under-Secretary General, DESA.
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The Eye on Earth Declaration was endorsed by acclamation by all 16 participating governments including, on behalf of the United Arab Emirates H.E Dr. Rashid Ahmed Mohammed Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water and H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary General, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi.
8 special initiatives were announced on the final day of the summit representing the most critical issues relative to the availability of timely, accurate and accessible environmental and societal data by all those who need it.
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“UNEP and the UN system as a whole congratulates the organizers on the Eye on Earth Special Initiatives proposed as contributions to Rio+20 and beyond. I am delighted that here at the Eye on Earth Summit that the Network of Networks Special Initiative involving the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency, European Environment Agency, ESRI, UNEP and others is officially launched”.
"The United States strongly supports this summit and commends the Government of the UAE for its initiative to drive it forward. The Eye on Earth demonstrates leadership, and served as ‘a beacon’ for the other countries in the region”.
“The event itself came off beautifully. So, congratulations on your efforts. It was a real contribution to the work of repairing our world. On behalf of myself and National Geographic, thank you for the opportunity to participate.”
“If I were presented with an opportunity to choose my top 3 events with geospatial significance, the Eye on Earth Summit and Exhibition Abu Dhabi would be on the list. In terms of prominent speakers, useful content, business networking, amazing choreography and inspiration, this event had it all.”
