Vietnam, known for its breathtaking landscapes and abundant natural resources, has been leveraging space technology to monitor and manage these valuable assets. In recent years, the nation has made significant strides in utilising remote sensing Read More
Articles about space for climate and environmental monitoring
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
A team of researchers associated with the EU-funded Iliad project recently published findings based on an algorithm analysing more than 15 million English-language Twitter posts spanning 13 years (2006-2019), showing that cold spells – dips in temperature relative Read More
Copernicus: 2022 was a year of climate extremes, with record high temperatures and rising concentrations of greenhouse gases. The year 2022 was the fifth warmest globally and second warmest for Europe. New data from the European Union’Read More
