The Group on Earth Observation Portal (GEO Portal) was implemented using Compusult's Web Enterprise Suite (www.compusult.net) a suite of applications, based on open standards, that work together to provide one of the most comprehensive, data discovery, access, retrieval and delivery systems. This site has been implemented to work with, and build upon, existing national, regional, and international systems. The GEO Portal provides comprehensive, coordinated, Earth observations from thousands of services, instruments, collections, libraries and catalogues worldwide, transforming the data collected into vital information for society. 

This portal provides access for geospatial data in support of GEOSS. It is a secure web site that will host geospatial data focusing on the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), Social Benefit Area's (SBA).

Societal Benefits Area

GEO societal benefits consist of: 

• Reducing loss of life and property from natural and human-induced disasters.
• Understanding environmental factors affecting human health and well-being.
• Improving management of energy resources.
• Understanding, assessing, predicting, mitigating, and adapting to climate variability and change.
• Improving water resource management through better understanding of the water cycle.
• Improving weather information, forecasting and warning.
• Improving the management and protection of terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems.
• Supporting sustainable agriculture and combating desertification.
• Understanding, monitoring and conserving biodiversity.