Two prominent conferences recently took place in Brussels: EXPANDEO and the European Space Forum. Both conferences served as vital platforms for the space industry, fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation towards the shared goal of harnessing Read More
Articles about space for climate and environmental monitoring
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
Advancing Sustainable Development through Earth Observation and Space Technologies: Insights
The recent EXPANDEO conference provided deep insights into how space technologies can be used for assessing progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The moderator of the thematic panel was Betty Charalampopoulou, the CEO of Geosystems Read More
Digital Twins for Nature Conservation: Misconceptions, Challenges and Opportunities
Digital twins, once confined to industries like manufacturing and engineering, are now finding their way into the realm of nature conservation. Anna Davison, a PhD Candidate at Wageningen University & Research, is at the forefront Read More
Can space-based solutions help to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? In this article, we aim to raise awareness of the space community’s crucial role for SDG2, Zero Hunger, and to inspire further collaboration Read More
EXPANDEO 2023, the annual conference organised by the European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC), provided a unique platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to gather and explore the transformative potential of Earth Observation (EO). Read More
This year, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Copernicus, a groundbreaking Earth observation component of the European Union’s Space programme. Named after the Renaissance astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, this European initiative has exceeded expectations and Read More
Space technologies are revolutionising our approach to sustainable development by providing powerful tools for monitoring and achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From eradicating poverty to combating climate change, and ensuring everyone has Read More
The world’s first “Space for Island Nations” conference is set to take place in the island nation of the Maldives, from 2-5 May 2023. This event will bring together international space companies, policymakers from island Read More