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AfriGEO in collaboration with RCMRD and Digital Earth Africa will be hosting a webinar on the 25th of October, 2024. The webinar will be delivered in English and French. (English at 12PM EAT and French at 2PM EAT.) The learning objectives of this webinar are to understand how to use the DE Africa data platforms, including DE Africa Maps, DE Africa datasets, and the DE Africa Sandbox. Participants will gain valuable insights into providing assessments on crop productivity over time and support food security, report on water extent including monitoring floods, detecting urban growth of major towns, provide assessments on land degradation and obtain assessments on change in vegetation. Join us as we unlock the promise of tomorrow from the patterns of the past. Register below: English:https://lnkd.in/dNN47dtq French:https://lnkd.in/d5bWFpsj #RCMRD #DEAfrica #Foodsecurity #Urbandevelopment #Floods #Landdegradation

Our 3 days Mjini hybrid hackathon kicked off today. Participants were excited to share and learn how to harness the power of EO, leveraging tools and data from the Dunia Service to explore innovative solutions for Sustainable Urban Development. This hackathon provides an incredible opportunity for us to collaborate, innovate and leverage technology in creating meaningful change in our urban landscapes. #RCMRD #Duniaservice #SustainableUrbanDevelopment #Greenspaces #EO #Hackathon

AfriGEO in collaboration with RCMRD and Digital Earth Africa will be hosting a webinar on the 25th of October, 2024. The webinar will be delivered in English and French. (English at 12PM EAT and French at 2PM EAT.) The learning objectives of this webinar are to understand how to use the DE Africa data platforms, including DE Africa Maps, DE Africa datasets, and the DE Africa Sandbox. Participants will gain valuable insights into providing assessments on crop productivity over time and support food security, report on water extent including monitoring floods, detecting urban growth of major towns, provide assessments on land degradation and obtain assessments on change in vegetation. Join us as we unlock the promise of tomorrow from the patterns of the past. Register below: English:https://lnkd.in/dNN47dtq French:https://lnkd.in/d5bWFpsj #RCMRD #DEAfrica #Foodsecurity #Urbandevelopment #Floods #Landdegradation

Celebrating #WorldFoodDay #EO for #Agriculture and #Foodsecurity #GEO #GEOGLAM #DigitalEarthAfrica #RCMRD

Today, we honor the incredible potential of girls around the world and recognize the critical role they play in shaping our future. As we celebrate this day, let’s explore how Earth observation data can be a powerful tool for promoting sustainable development and empowering the next generation of female leaders. Investing in STEM education and mentorship for girls opens doors to careers, equipping young women with the skills to harness Earth observation data, empowering them to become problem solvers and change-makers in their communities. Let’s commit to fostering innovation, sustainability, and empowerment for girls everywhere. Together, we can create a future where every girl has the opportunity to thrive and lead. #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild #EarthObservation #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #YouthEmpowerment #Mentorship #STEMEducation

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have entered a collaboration with Russia’s Roscosmos to jointly develop telecommunication and remote sensing satellites needed to address national security, natural disasters and high-speed internet access. https://lnkd.in/dvGNDCK6

#CEOS40thAnniversary: Hear from JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency about the future of CEOS over the next 40 years Look out over the coming months as we share messages from our members about their involvement in CEOS to celebrate our 40th Anniversary 🎉

On Day 1 of the Open Data and Open Knowledge Workshop, we took a deep dive into the role of data and knowledge in the work that GEO does. Our speakers emphasised the value of open data, offering insights into the importance of data accessibility, interoperability and knowledge-sharing. 💯 A few talking points from the day: ➡ The evolution of GEO's approach to open knowledge and the need for integration across various data platforms. ➡ The emerging role of uncrewed aerial vehicles and how they can bridge data gaps, providing new layers of intelligence between satellite and in-situ data. ➡ The significance of incorporating indigenous knowledge, perspectives and community-driven approaches to protect and manage our environment. On Day 2, we're looking at agriculture, food security, disaster resilience, climate, biodiversity and more, as the GEO community seeks to design solutions that make Earth Intelligence accessible to all. And of course, we have to mention the GEO Knowledge Hub, which serves as a curated repository of data, applications, best practices and services that support informed cross-sector decision-making. Find it here ⤵ https://lnkd.in/exUP9QMh #EarthIntelligenceforAll

Today, we welcomed delegates from the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) to RCMRD, the AfriGEO Secretariat. During this visit, an MOU aimed at fostering collaboration in Disaster Risk Management was signed between RCMRD and SoDMA. This partnership underscores the shared dedication and commitment to improving disaster preparedness and response, ensuring that our communities are better equipped to face challenges posed by natural and human-made disasters. #DisasterManagement #Resilience #AfriGEO #RCMRD #SoDMA #Partnerships

Register to participate in our Mjini Hackathon! AfriGEO in partnership with RCMRD and the EO AFRICA Dunia Service invites you to participate in a Hackathon on the 18th to 20th of October, 2024 starting from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EAT. This is a hybrid event taking place both physically at RCMRD in Nairobi, Kenya and remotely online. The Hackathon is titled, "Mapping Sustainable Urban Development in Africa" leveraging Earth Observation data within the Dunia Platform to address varied urbanization challenges facing African cities. The Dunia Service is an all-in-one, easy-to-use platform for processing and disseminating earth observation data over Africa, that even works on mobile. The hackathon will focus on the utilization of Earth Observation data and innovation technologies for Urban Expansion Mapping, Informal Settlement Detection, Infrastructure Assessment, Green Space Identification and Planning geared toward sustainable cities. More information on: Dunia Service: https://dunia.esa.int/ Hackathon Registration: https://lnkd.in/ezUJCAV7 #RCMRD #sustainableurbandevelopment #greenspaces #informalsettlements #urbanresilience #urbanmapping #hackathon