This panel will explore the strategic role of Earth Observation technologies in advancing global sustainability, emphasizing SDG 17, which focuses on revitalizing global partnerships for sustainable development.

In this session the potential of Earth Observation for evidence-based policy and informed decision making is explored by discussing: • Objective Truth in an Uncertain World: The Role of Earth Observation in Policymaking • From Hurdles to Toeholds: Strengthening Conditions and Structures for Evidence Based Policy • Earth Observation Research for informed decisions • Scaling Up Ideas: Operationalizing Earth Observation for Real-Time Decision-Making