The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to the destruction of the country and the massive displacement of its citizens. The threat to power plants in Ukraine has been observed from space, capturing every step Read More
Forced migrants flee or are forced to leave their homes or places of habitual residence because of events that threaten their lives or safety. They have a special status in international law under the terms Read More
It is estimated that by 2022, between 690 and 783 million [1] people will have suffered from hunger, with an additional 122 million people estimated to have been added after the COVID-19 pandemic. The slow post-pandemic economic recovery has contributed Read More
In today’s world, the role of space technologies in fostering sustainable development and enhancing infrastructure has become increasingly vital. These technologies offer innovative solutions to address challenges related to energy access, climate change, and Read More
Space technology has emerged as a pivotal tool in humanitarian aid. Space applications contribute significantly to disaster management, crisis response, and international development efforts through their far-reaching capabilities. Integrating Earth observation data, satellite communications, and Read More
Digital Twins and Biodiversity Nowadays, many scientific groups work with techniques and methods to preserve biodiversity and contribute to making sustainable environmental decisions. DotSPACE, with Nature FIRST (look at Nature FIRST)[1][2][3], is developing preventive capabilities Read More
Apart from scarecrows, biophysical variables for vegetation derived from satellite data can monitor fields, crops and fruit trees — a story from Hîncești District, Republic of Moldova. Satellite imagery and products speak a thousand Read More
BIOPHYSICAL VARIABLES FROM REMOTE SENSING Satellite technology and data for the past decade have been optimized for agricultural applications, which can be applied anywhere in the world. More and more vegetation bio-geophysical variables extraction by Read More
Over the past few days, there has been a lot of media coverage on the flooding in northern Italy. According to REUTERS NEWS, around 36,000 people have been forced to leave their homes, and many of Read More
Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that burn in wildland vegetation, often in rural areas. Countries worldwide face the hazard of wildfires, especially during drought season. It can start with a natural occurrence — such as a lightning Read More