GMES and Africa Regional Workshop (Southern Africa) : Unlocking the potential of space technologies to address Southern Africa’s critical challenges in the spotlight
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) will host a press conference at the GMES and Africa Regional workshop on 26 September 2022, at the CSIR International Convention Centre (ICC) in Pretoria.
Updated 18/11/2022
GMES and Africa is an Africa-wide initiative that is a result of the long standing cooperation between Africa and Europe. The objectives are to strengthen the long-term European Union-Africa Union Commission cooperation on space science and technology, enable the two continents to jointly address and solve global challenges and promote sustainable development under the Copernicus Programme. Ultimately, the initiative will provide decision-makers with the information and tools needed for the implementation of sustainable environmental policies at continental, regional and national levels.
The CSIR is a leading consortium in Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, while SASSCAL is the leading consortium in Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Service for Transboundary Basins in Southern Africa. The CSIR and SASSCAL are hosting the workshop to showcase their results and engage with stakeholders in Southern African Development Community on GMES activities.
The workshop provided an opportunity to promote and encourage mutual exchanges in terms of sharing best practices, knowledge and experiences, as well as allow for the exchange of information and knowledge on new and innovative Earth observation technologies developed under the programme and their alignment with the region’s sustainable development strategies.
International delegates from Europe and Africa participated, including policy makers from member countries, SADC ministers, stakeholders from the public and private sectors, implementers, basin commissions, researchers and any other stakeholder whose activities are related to coastal zones, rivers and their ecosystems.
A press conference was held at the end of the official opening ceremony to address the media and attend to questions. A media statement was released after the opening ceremony.
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Updated 18/11/2022
GMES and Africa is an Africa-wide initiative that is a result of the long standing cooperation between Africa and Europe. The objectives are to strengthen the long-term European Union-Africa Union Commission cooperation on space science and technology, enable the two continents to jointly address and solve global challenges and promote sustainable development under the Copernicus Programme. Ultimately, the initiative will provide decision-makers with the information and tools needed for the implementation of sustainable environmental policies at continental, regional and national levels.
The CSIR is a leading consortium in Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, while SASSCAL is the leading consortium in Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Service for Transboundary Basins in Southern Africa. The CSIR and SASSCAL are hosting the workshop to showcase their results and engage with stakeholders in Southern African Development Community on GMES activities.
The workshop provided an opportunity to promote and encourage mutual exchanges in terms of sharing best practices, knowledge and experiences, as well as allow for the exchange of information and knowledge on new and innovative Earth observation technologies developed under the programme and their alignment with the region’s sustainable development strategies.
International delegates from Europe and Africa participated, including policy makers from member countries, SADC ministers, stakeholders from the public and private sectors, implementers, basin commissions, researchers and any other stakeholder whose activities are related to coastal zones, rivers and their ecosystems.
A press conference was held at the end of the official opening ceremony to address the media and attend to questions. A media statement was released after the opening ceremony.
Related links
from the SASSCAL web site: GMES & AFRICA REGIONAL WORKSHOP-SOUTHERN AFRICA BOOSTS THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN EARTH OBSERVATION By Ester Nakanduungile Posted 16th Nov 2022, https://www.sasscal.org/gmes-africa-regional-workshop-southern-africa-boosts-the-role-of-women-in-earth-observation/
Enquiries:
David Mandaha, CSIR Media Relations Manager
Tel: 012 841 3654
Mobile: 072 126 8910
Email: dmandaha@csir.co.za
AND/OR
Ester Nakanduungile: SASSCAL Communications and Marketing Officer
Mobile: +264811470302
Email: ester.nakanduungile@sasscal.org
Enquiries:
David Mandaha, CSIR Media Relations Manager
Tel: 012 841 3654
Mobile: 072 126 8910
Email: dmandaha@csir.co.za
AND/OR
Ester Nakanduungile: SASSCAL Communications and Marketing Officer
Mobile: +264811470302
Email: ester.nakanduungile@sasscal.org
Some maps of Southern Africa made from Sentinel images: Land Cover, Digital Terrain Model, Sentinel2, Sentinel-3. Courtesy of VisioTerra, https://www.visioterra.fr/
Some maps of Southern Africa made from Sentinel images: Climate change. Courtesy of VisioTerra, https://www.visioterra.fr/
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