Geodetic research produces important contributions that are essential for understanding the dynamics of the Earth. However, the path from research results to policy impact is often challenging. Essential Geodetic Variables (EGVs) were developed to help promote geodetic products and their importance for global society, offering a structured way to identify, share, and communicate key components of geodesy. Furthermore, a classification as EGV should also be an incentive for operational monitoring and the provision of base funding. But how do we make sure that EGVs are not just useful within the scientific community, but also accessible and relevant to policymakers and other stakeholders?
This session will provide an overview of the latest developments in defining the EGVs and draw lessons from other scientific disciplines on how they communicated their essential variables to scientists and stakeholders. We will have an open discussion and hear from experts at the interface of science and policy to explore strategies for making geodetic products and data easier to understand. By the end of the session, we aim to outline specific ways the community can use the EGVs to streamline communication and enhance the visibility of geodetic research.