The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with UNI, the Italian Standards Organization, and its associated body UNINFO, Standards for the Information Technology and related applications, is pleased to host the:

24th Plenary of ISO TC211
Rome, Italy
27 May - 1 Jun 2007

Standards for geographic information are critical to the continued growth of Spatial Data Infrastructures worldwide, and for the rapid evolution of the geospatial industry as a key component of information technology and commercial business activities. TC211 is the leader in developing a framework of standards which enable increased understanding and use of geographic information and associated technology to support decision-making in addressing local and global challenges.

The FAO Environment, Climate Change and Bioenergy Division (NRC) looks forward to hosting the 24th Plenary Meeting of ISO/TC211 as evidence of its commitment to TC211 and to the international consensus process.

To register for the CEN TC 287 interoperability workshop (4 June 2007) or other meetings in Milan visit www.geostandard.it.