GMES and Africa: harnessing EO observation for a sustainable blue economy
This was the theme of the recent 3-day AUC’s GMES & Africa science-policy interface workshop in Kenya. a regional meeting organized from 25 to 27 Sept in Mombassa by the AUC under the GMES and Africa auspices and that attracted participants from 22 countries across Africa
If Blue Economy comprises established traditional ocean industries such as fisheries, tourism and maritime transport, it includes new and emerging activities such as offshore renewable energy, aquaculture, seabed extractive activities and marine biotechnology and bioprospecting.
Participants delved into the role of EO in supporting the Blue Economy. Indeed, EO and RS technologies are now critical for planning, ensure a better understanding of faced issues. Their processed data and information help developing policies and strategies to protect resources.
Discover more with the MarCoSIO report
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If Blue Economy comprises established traditional ocean industries such as fisheries, tourism and maritime transport, it includes new and emerging activities such as offshore renewable energy, aquaculture, seabed extractive activities and marine biotechnology and bioprospecting.
Participants delved into the role of EO in supporting the Blue Economy. Indeed, EO and RS technologies are now critical for planning, ensure a better understanding of faced issues. Their processed data and information help developing policies and strategies to protect resources.
Discover more with the MarCoSIO report
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