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Webinar: Satellite Lifeline in Crisis: Disaster Preparedness & Recovery

This is event is available for participation on an ongoing basis
GSOA Webinar

In an era where the unpredictable is becoming the norm, satellite networks emerge as lifelines, bridging the gap between chaos and order when everything else fails. Often overlooked, yet undeniably crucial, these networks form the backbone of our resilience in the face of adversity.

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Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Recovery
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05/23/2024, 12:00am
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Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA)

https://gsoasatellite.com/webinar/satellite-%F0%9F%9B%B0-lifeline-in-crisis-dis…
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New FAO Publication Highlights Role of Geospatial Technologies in Disaster Response

FAO Geospatial Applications Publication

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released a publication titled "Geospatial Applications in Emergency Impact Assessment", shedding light on the critical role of geospatial technologies in assessing and responding to disasters. With global disasters wreaking havoc on communities and economies, especially those reliant on agriculture, the need for effective disaster response has never been more urgent.

https://openknowledge.fao.org/items/cc374264-8dd4-4dc6-90fc-39a44bbdbbc1
Wed, 15 May 2024 - 08:50
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Sentinels-4-African-DRR: Training Module Handbook

This is event is available for participation on an ongoing basis
S4ADRR Title

Foreword

This Training Module Handbook is developed in the framework of the project “Copernicus User Uptake in Africa via technical support in the field of Disaster Management and Disaster Risk Reduction” (Short forms: Sentinels-4-African-DRR; S4ADRR). The project is funded through the Framework Partnership Agreement on Copernicus User Uptake (FPCUP Action 2019-2-48) and performed by the German Space Agency at DLR, with the support of the Center for Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces (ZFL) of the University of Bonn, Germany.

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ZFL
GLOFAS
Global Drought Information System
Different African user groups with a thematic focus on disaster management and disaster risk reduction.
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Germany Regional Support Office

Center for Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces (ZFL) of the University of Bonn

German Space Agency at DLR

https://www.zfl.uni-bonn.de/resources-1/training-module-handbook
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Geospatial World Forum (GWF) 2024

This is event is available for participation on an ongoing basis
GWF 2024

Geospatial World Forum (GWF) is a collaborative and interactive platform that demonstrates the collective and shared vision of the global geospatial community. GWF is an annual gathering of geospatial professionals and leaders representing the entire ecosystem of public policies, national mapping agencies, private sector enterprises, multilateral and development organizations, scientific and academic institutions, and large end-users from government businesses and citizen services.

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Geospatial World Forum
Geospatial
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05/13/2024, 12:00am - 05/16/2024, 12:00am
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Rotterdam
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Geospatial Media and Communications BV

https://geospatialworldforum.org/
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Novel Warnings: Severe Geomagnetic Storm Impacting Earth from 10 to 12 May 2024

NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory

Since decades ago, astronomers and astrophysicists have been carrying out research to understand the dynamics of the Sun. The results of this research are allowing those experts in national meteorological offices and other solar/terrestrial observatories to implement the first elements of space weather early warning.

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
Sat, 11 May 2024 - 10:35
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CRED Publication - 2023 Disasters in Numbers - A Significant Year of Disaster Impact

CRED Publication

The Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) has released its latest report titled "2023 Disasters in Numbers: A Significant Year of Disaster Impact", shedding light on the catastrophic events that unfolded globally last year.

https://files.emdat.be/reports/2023_EMDAT_report.pdf
Fri, 10 May 2024 - 14:00
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Climate Risk And Resilience

This is event is available for participation on an ongoing basis
ADPC

Course description from APDC website:

"A joint collaboration between ADPC and Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation.

Are you concerned about climate change impacts? Worried about the increasing frequency and severity disasters? Seeking ways to safeguard water and food security? Join our training program and equip yourself with key skills and knowledge to address climate and water-related risks effectively.

Be a Forward-Thinking Professional!

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ADPC training courses
Training ADPC
climate resilience
This training program is designed for: Managers, policy makers, researchers, consultants and specialists involved in climate change, risk management, water and wetland management.

Professionals working in universities, national research institutes, or development programs of government and non-government organizations (NGOs).

Requirements

You need to:

• Have at least a Bachelor level qualification or equivalent educational background;
• Have at least three years of professional experience;
• Be fluent in spoken and written English.
Certificate issued

You need to:

• Have at least a Bachelor level qualification or equivalent educational background;
• Have at least three years of professional experience;
• Be fluent in spoken and written English.

1800.00
USD

Fees are inclusive of course materials (soft copy), cost of instructions and course certificate.

05/28/2024, 12:00am - 07/31/2024, 12:00am
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Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)

Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation

https://www.adpc.net/igo/contents/Training/training-schedule-event.asp?pid=1871
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New Practical Use Case: Leveraging GloFAS for Flood Early Warning – A Case Study in Nigeria

ZFL

UN-SPIDER's Regional Support Office in Germany - The Center for Remote Sensing for Land Surfaces (ZFL) – has provided a new practical use case demonstrating the effective utilization of the Copernicus Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) for early warning of riverine flood events.

https://www.un-spider.org/advisory-support/practical-uses/Using-GloFAS-for-Earl…
Wed, 8 May 2024 - 14:15
Germany Regional Support Office
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BRIN: Application of Satellite Imagery in Landslide Prevention

BRIN Logo

The National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN, UN-SPIDER Regional Support Office in Indonesia) recently discussed the use of remote sensing technology in landslide mitigation.

https://www.brin.go.id/en/news/118248/brin-explains-lanslide-in-indonesia-has-v…
Thu, 9 May 2024 - 11:30
Indonesia
Indonesia Regional Support Office
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Europe Experiences Widespread Flooding and Severe Heatwaves in 2023

Map of Europe Flow Networds Exeeding Flood Thresholds 2023

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), along with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have recently released their 2023 European State of the Climate report (ESOTC 2023), which included a number of key findings in regards to the climatological conditions around Europe, including and overview of the extensive flooding and temperature conditions around the region.

Europe experiences widespread flooding and severe heatwaves in 2023
Mon, 6 May 2024 - 11:35
Europe
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