Office for Outer Space Affairs
UN-SPIDER Knowledge Portal
Help Shape the Future of the UN-SPIDER Knowledge Portal
The UN-SPIDER Knowledge Portal is your one-stop platform for resources on space-based disaster risk management. It provides: • Links and guidance on satellite data sources and applications • Recommended practices and step-by-step methodologies • Training materials and tutorials • Case studies and user stories from real-world applications • News and updates on UN-SPIDER activities, events, and global developments
Since its last major review in 2012, the Portal has evolved significantly. Now, we want to hear from you.
We invite you to take part in the 2025 evaluation of the UN-SPIDER Knowledge Portal!
South African Geomatic Council, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Institute of Mine Surveyors of South Africa (IMMSA), Department of Rural Development and Land Reform South Africa, International Federation of Surveyors, University of Johannesburg, Geo-Information Society of South Africa (GISSA), South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM), South African Geomatics Institute (SAGI), Consas Foundation NPC, University of Cape Town
AfricaGEO Conference & Exhibition aims at facilitating interaction, discussion, collaboration and capacity building amongst participants. It will provide a platform to share the latest developments in the industry of surveying and geo-information (including remote sensing and aerial imagery) for a variety of applications in Africa, including disaster management and sustainable development. The Conference and Exhibition will include a variety of keynote talks, academic panels, workshops, tutorials and industry expos. Participants will receive academic talks about the use of geospatial data for early warning, risk management and resilience, sustainable development, remote sensing and other topics. Industry topics include disaster management, mitigation and early warning systems, smart cities and urban planning. Workshops and training sessions on the use of geospatial products are also available for participants.
Decision makers from government and private sector to prospective users, academics, vendors, policy makers and representatives of various national and international organizations working in the arena of the Geomatics industry and technology in Africa.
