On 22 June 2021, the Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite entered its operational phase, which means that its first data products have been released to users. The data from Sentinel-6 is being processed by EUMETSAT in their headquarters in Darmstadt, from where the satellite is controlled. The data is then made available to climate researchers and ocean and weather forecasters for operational usage.
The accelerated demise of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is daunting and a cause for concern. Satellite evidence shows that the encroachment of warmer waters from the Atlantic Ocean are causing a decrease in ice regrowth in winter. Satellite-based forecasts are vital for fisheries, shipping, and indigenous communities.
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In 2020, UNOOSA launched its Space Economy Initiative. This initiative provides free-to-access opportunities to exchange expertise and insights of public and private-sector experts from across the global space sector.
On 30 June 2021, from 10:30 to 16:00 CEST, UNOOSA is holding a 1-day virtual conference dedicated to enhancing growth of the commercial space sector in Africa.
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The European Space Agency is hosting the fourth edition of the Earth Observation Phi-Week from 11 to 15 October 2021.
The focus of the event is how to accelerate the future of Earth Observation, presenting recent developments in EO Open Science and latest trends in EO markets, exploring bold and transformative ideas that ESA’s Phi-lab and Data Applications Division supports and scales up along with researchers, start-ups, industry and private investors.
Droughts have extensive and profound repercussions on populations, livelihoods, ecosystems, and economies. The most vulnerable people are unduly affected by their financial consequences. Although droughts affect millions, lead to food shortages, poverty, and inequality, their immense and widespread effects are often underreported.
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"Taking the pulse of our planet from space"
Held every three years, the Living Planet Symposium brings together scientists and researchers from all over the world to present and discuss the latest findings on Earth sciences and advances in Earth observation technologies.
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The MOOC provides free and flexible online training to everyone who wishes to enhance their capabilities related to the use of geospatial and Earth observation technologies in disaster risk management.
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Introduction
Space-based applications related to Earth Observation and geospatial data play an important role in supporting disaster risk reduction, response, and recovery efforts through providing accurate and timely information for decision-makers. Monitoring floods, drought conditions and water resource environments using satellite remote sensing (RS) technologies have become more essential recently in particular for developing countries.
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs through the United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER) and the Islamic Republic of Iran
Hosted by: Ministry of I.C.T. (The Iranian Space Agency)
Space-based applications related to Earth Observation and geospatial data play an important role in supporting disaster risk reduction, response and recovery efforts through providing accurate and timely information for decision-makers. Monitoring floods, drought conditions and water resource environments using satellite remote sensing (RS) technologies have become more essential recently, in particular for developing countries.
