The CEOS Working Group on Education, Training, and Capacity Building (WGEdu), established by the 13th CEOS Plenary in 1999, is an effective coordination and partnership mechanism among CEOS agencies and institutions. Focusing particularly on developing countries, the WGEdu plans and facilitates CEOS activities to enhance international education, training, and capacity building for space-based Earth observation techniques, data analysis interpretation, and applications.

The WGEdu has given strong support to the CEOS Data Democracy for Developing Countries initiative by organizing workshops and training programs. In 2010, the WGEdu formulated a new strategy devoted to open access and free use of Earth observation data and information. This will enhance worldwide user access and accelerate the use of space-based Earth observations for decision support at all levels of society. 

Recent Activities/Achievements by CEOS WGEdu Participants (Click the Logos):