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International Cooperation and Collaboration in Geographical Data Policy and Governance

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Which international organization is responsible for coordinating efforts to promote the sharing of geospatial data and services?

  1. United Nations

  2. World Bank

  3. International Monetary Fund

  4. World Trade Organization

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations is responsible for coordinating efforts to promote the sharing of geospatial data and services through its various agencies, including the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

What is the name of the initiative launched by the United Nations to promote the development of a global geospatial infrastructure?

  1. Global Geospatial Information Management (GGIM)

  2. Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS)

  3. International Charter on Space and Major Disasters

  4. United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Global Geospatial Information Management (GGIM) initiative was launched by the United Nations to promote the development of a global geospatial infrastructure that enables the sharing of geospatial data and services.

Which international agreement aims to facilitate the exchange of geospatial data and information between countries?

  1. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

  4. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) includes provisions that aim to facilitate the exchange of geospatial data and information between countries, particularly in relation to marine areas.

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for sustainable development?

  1. Group on Earth Observations (GEO)

  2. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  3. International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)

  4. United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is an international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for sustainable development.

Which international initiative aims to improve the coordination and coherence of geospatial data policies and strategies at the global level?

  1. Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS)

  2. United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER)

  3. International Charter on Space and Major Disasters

  4. Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) is an international initiative that aims to improve the coordination and coherence of geospatial data policies and strategies at the global level.

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the development and use of standards for geospatial data and services?

  1. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

  2. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  3. International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)

  4. United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is responsible for developing and promoting standards for geospatial data and services.

Which international initiative aims to promote the development of a global network of geospatial data centers?

  1. Global Geospatial Information Management (GGIM)

  2. Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS)

  3. International Charter on Space and Major Disasters

  4. Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Global Geospatial Information Management (GGIM) initiative includes a component that aims to promote the development of a global network of geospatial data centers.

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for disaster management?

  1. United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER)

  2. International Charter on Space and Major Disasters

  3. Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS)

  4. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER) is an international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for disaster management.

Which international initiative aims to promote the use of geospatial data and technologies for climate change adaptation and mitigation?

  1. Global Climate Observing System (GCOS)

  2. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

  3. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

  4. Green Climate Fund (GCF)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) is an international initiative that aims to promote the use of geospatial data and technologies for climate change adaptation and mitigation.

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for sustainable agriculture?

  1. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

  2. World Food Programme (WFP)

  3. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

  4. Global Environment Facility (GEF)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is an international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for sustainable agriculture.

Which international initiative aims to promote the use of geospatial data and technologies for poverty reduction and economic development?

  1. World Bank

  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Bank is an international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for poverty reduction and economic development.

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for peace and security?

  1. United Nations Security Council

  2. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

  3. International Criminal Court (ICC)

  4. Interpol

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Security Council is an international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for peace and security.

Which international initiative aims to promote the use of geospatial data and technologies for human rights and social justice?

  1. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  4. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is an international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for human rights and social justice.

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for gender equality and women's empowerment?

  1. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

  2. International Labour Organization (ILO)

  3. United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)

  4. Global Fund for Women (GFW)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is an international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for gender equality and women's empowerment.

Which international initiative aims to promote the use of geospatial data and technologies for indigenous peoples' rights and self-determination?

  1. United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

  2. International Labour Organization (ILO)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. World Bank

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is an international organization that promotes the use of geospatial data and technologies for indigenous peoples' rights and self-determination.

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