It is now evident in our daily lives that previously impossible innovations, such as ChatGPT, are being implemented with astonishing accuracy through AI.

At this juncture, AI is becoming an indispensable tool, and the importance of building, sharing, and utilizing AI and GeoAI data -which can facilitate its implementation- is growing. This is particularly true in earth-related fields, where complex phenomena cannot be derived solely through formulas.

The 2nd International Symposium on GeoAI Data marks an important step in recognizing the significance of such GeoAI data, not only domestically but also on the international stage.

The International Symposium on GeoAI Data aims to evolve into a globally renowned event in the future.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data have become widespread topics of discussion globally due to their transformative potential in advancing science and engineering, enhancing corporate competitiveness, improving quality of life, and delivering effective public services.

As AI technology continues to evolve, its applications in geoscience, the global environment, and geoengineering are increasingly recognized as essential for scientific and technological progress. However, the development of AI technology relies heavily on the availability of extensive datasets. The difficulty in collecting the necessary data has posed significant challenges for researchers engaged in pioneering international studies.

To address these challenges, the GeoAI Data Society was established to foster a culture of active AI data sharing and to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of science and technology. Since 2019, the Society has published the journal GEO DATA to facilitate the sharing of AI data by discussing its creation process, region of origin, methods of creation, and related discourse. Through the active engagement of its members, the Society aspires to transform GEO DATA into a leading international journal.

In this era of the accelerating Fourth Industrial Revolution, the GeoAI Data Society is committed to maximizing the use of AI data in geoscience, the global environment, and geoengineering through academic collaboration, successful conferences, and the sustainable development of its journal.

Establishment

The GeoAI Data Society was founded on July 7, 2021, with the mission of "contributing to the advancement of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and academia by sharing and utilizing GeoAI data." It was formed by individuals concerned about the scarcity of AI data for research at a time when technologies in geoscience, the global environment, and geoengineering are increasingly adopting AI methodologies.

Purpose

The Society aims to contribute to the advancement of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and academic progress by promoting the sharing and utilization of AI data in the fields of earth science, the global environment, and geoengineering.

Business Activities

1. Publication and dissemination of journals and academic works

2. Organization of research presentations, lectures, and academic meetings

3. Provision of consultation, academic services, and evaluative analyses for government bodies, public organizations, and other entities

4. Undertaking other activities necessary to achieve the Society's objectives

Founded in 1966, the Coordinating Committee for Geoscience Programmes in East and Southeast Asia (CCOP) is an intergovernmental geoscience organization whose Secretariat is based in Bangkok, Thailand.  Currently CCOP has 16 Member Countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam, and 14 Cooperating Countries:  Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, the Russian Federation, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.  

There are 18 Cooperating Organizations (COs) throughout the world: ASCOPE, CIFEG, CPC, EUROGEOSURVEYS, GETECH, IERI/GIST, IOC, IOMAC, IUGS, HANYANG UNIVERSITY PETRAD, SPC, UNESCAP, UNEP, UNESCO, UKM, THE WORLD BANK and YES NETWORK.

CCOP should play a leading role regionally in supporting national geoscience organizations’ contribution to the individual country achievements in meeting the goals of the international conventions, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Sendai Framework for Disaster Reduction 2015-2030, and the Paris Agreement, as guided by its Member Countries. The strategic aims for this strategy are identified as follows:

1. Provision of Geoscience Solutions, Advice and Reliable Information through Cooperation and Partnership

2. Adapting to Digital Transformation in Geoscience for Future Earth

3. Promotion of Geoscience Education, Capacity Building and Outreach