Ensuring food security through sustainable agricultural practices is crucial for a thriving future! Join us together with our partners in session 3 as we look into the role of Earth Observation data in building resilient food systems. #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #resilience #EO #Data
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The AfriGEO initiative, developed within the GEO framework, strengthens the link between the current GEO activities with existing capabilities and initiatives in Africa, providing the necessary framework for countries and organizations to access and leverage on-going bilateral and multilateral EO-based initiatives across Africa, thereby creating synergies and minimizing duplication for the benefit of the entire continent. This coordination initiative has been recognized essential to enhance Africa's capacity for producing, managing and using Earth observations, thus also enabling the Region's participation in, and contribution to, the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS).
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18 Days to the 8th AfriGEO Symposium: Session 2 will be on EO for Disaster Risk Reduction: Based on the Sendai Framework and the Early Warning Initiative for All . The session is meant to foster discussions around existing DRR and DRM initiatives, systems in Africa and their utilization for societal benefits.
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Join the Space-Tech Mission Idea Concept (ST-MIC) 2024 and get the chance to participate in a 1-month online course on “Understanding Space” which will culminate in a 2-week residential course on design and development of Nanosatellite in Malindi, Kenya in late October! Organize a team of a maximum of 4 students, submit your space mission idea abstract by July 12, and your team could be among the initial 20 teams selected to undertake the online course offered by Teaching Science & Technology, Inc from USA. During the training, teams will be expected to develop a detailed Mission Idea Concept, with the top 5 teams selected to receive hands-on 2-week Nanosatellite training offered by the Italian Space Agency at the Malindi Space Center. The best 3 missions from the training will be launched via High Altitude Balloon! Important Dates: - Abstract Submission: July 12, 2024 - Online Training Course: July 22 - August 16, 2024 - Boot Camp: October 28 - November 8, 2024 Don't miss this incredible opportunity to contribute to societal challenges through space technology. For more details and to apply, click: https://lnkd.in/di8dc2HN Contact: Mr. Guyo Boru (email: guyo.boru@ksa.go.ke / mobile: +254742835035)
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Leveraging #EarthObservation for #LandDegradation Monitoring. #GEOLDN #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #geospatialdata
GEOLDN to the Youth: Mentoring the next generation of geospatial scientists to incorporate #artificialintelligence and machine learning in land degradation research science while leveraging #EarthObservation technologies. Kenyatta University through the office of Deputy Vice Chancellor-Research Innovation and Outreach, is committed to working with #GEOLDN Helpdesk to enhance academic research efforts through the integration of GEOLDN data and tools on space technology. In his remarks, Prof. Simeon Onywere, encouraged the GIS club to take advantage of the GEOLDN toolbox spatial data to generate innovative approaches that address development challenges. Ms. Antje Hecheltjen, the GEO-LDN Co-Chair and Head of GEO-LDN Secretariat, reiterated the GEOLDN vision of building strong and functional national networks that include students in STEM to generate spatial data analytics for innovative research. Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel (OSS) Sahara and Sahel Observatory AfriGEO Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
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Save the date! AfriGEO invites you to the 8th AfriGEO Symposium which will be held from 12th to 15th of August at RCMRD in Nairobi Kenya. The theme of the symposium is, "Earth Intelligence for Africa." The AfriGEO symposia have been held annually since 2016. This is an opportunity for the AfriGEO Community to network, share and build meaningful collaboration and partnerships that support and address varied developmental challenges on the continent using earth observation. The symposium will have 10 key sessions: Session 1: EO in supporting National Priorities, Session 2: EO for Disaster Risk Reduction, Session 3: EO for Agriculture and Food Security, Session 4: Post 2025 GEO Strategy, Session 5: Understanding National EO Capabilities - Towards National Coordination Mechanism, Session 6: Data and Infrastructure, Session 7: Africa Connect, Session 8: EO For Sustainable Land and Forest Management, and Health , Session 9: Innovation Lounge and Youth Session, Session 10: Proposal for AfriGEO Fund. The AfriGEO Symposium will focus on AfriGEO’s thematic areas: Agriculture, Food Security, Soil Moisture and Agricultural Outreach Support Biodiversity, Land degradation and Sustainable Forest Management Land Cover for Africa, Land administration, Sustainable Urban Development Blue Economy and Water Resource Management Climate Services and Adaptation. Health, Air Quality and Disaster Management. Innovation, Data and Infrastructure Register now through https://lnkd.in/dThexfzk to attend, participate or submit your abstract (max 300 words) for the session you would like to contribute to. Abstracts submission deadline is on 30th June. Kindly reach out to the secretariat for any queries. Looking forward to meeting you during the symposium!
The AfriGEO Symposium 2024
8afrigeosymposium2024.rcmrd.org
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🌍🖌️ Calling All Young Artists! Join Our Map Drawing and Painting Competition! 🎨🗺️ Hey kids! Do you love to draw and paint? Do you dream of exploring new places? Now's your chance to showcase your creativity and love for geography! 🎉 How to Participate: Draw or paint a map of your favorite place or create a magical, imaginary world. Add colorful details and show off your artistic skills! Submit your masterpiece by 30th August 2024. https://lnkd.in/dtUXPJED Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development CIFOR-ICRAF
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This is a call for abstracts for the 8th AfriGEO Symposium taking place at RCMRD Nairobi, Kenya from the 12th to 15th of August 2024. Register now to attend or submit your abstract (max 300 words) for the session you would like to contribute to. Abstracts submission deadline is on 30th June, 2024. Sessions Session 1: National GEOs in adding value to National Priorities Session 2: EO for Disaster Risk Reduction Session 3: GEO to the African People Session 4: Post 2025 GEO Strategy Session 5: Strengthening National Coordination Session 6: Data and Infrastructure Session 7: EO for Sustainable Land and Forest Management Session 8: EO for Health Session 9: Innovation Lounge and Youth Session Session 10: EO AfriGEO Fund Setup Register here: https://lnkd.in/dhR_xm9b #EarthObservation #Innovation #Youth #Disasterrisk #ForestManagement #Data #Health
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As we celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay, #AfriGEO highlights our dedication to raising awareness, building capacity and strengthening collaborations in Earth Observations for Sustainable Natural Resource Management.
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Register now to attend the #8thAfriGEOSymposium! #Register for a chance to contribute, network, learn and be part of insightful discussions focusing on #EarthIntelligenceforAfrica Register here: https://lnkd.in/d4nwrGb4 #GEO #AOGEO #AmeriGEO #EuroGEO #RCMRD #Esri
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