These scoping trips assess the capacity of the site to host a 2C project. They are knowledgeable about local university and non-governmental organizations that could lead the project and serve as the “local champion.” The “local champion” manages and facilitates the project on site utilizing their organization’s resources and networks, in particular, GIS computing laboratories, access to students and local community members for data collection, and linkages to local government agencies.Ī scoping trip is conducted to potential cities where the 2C Principle Investigator, REO and ESTH Officers visit local and regional government agencies, universities and non-governmental organizations. These officers can identify potential sites that characterize secondary cities. The Office of the Geographer and Global Issues (GGI) works closely with the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) to identify 2C projects through the REO and ESTH officers around the world. recommendations by Regional Environmental Officers (REOs) and Environment Science Technology and Health (ESTH) Officers in consultation with the Office of the Geographer and 2C management team based on assessed need for geographical data support and development.
meeting characteristics that define a secondary city.Secondary cities are determined based upon a number of criteria that include:
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