Palau, a small island state in the Pacific Ocean, relies heavily on seafood for the food security of its citizens. Aquaculture is emerging in Palau as a strategy to supplement seafood production from wild resources, but farming practices can threaten
Forest Health & Artisanal Gold Mining in Ghana
Gold mining is a central component of Ghana’s economy. An increased amount of illegal artisanal mining in recent years has led to accelerated deforestation, destruction of protected areas, and human health issues due to Mercury used during the mining process.
Sustainable Forest Management Practices in Panama
The country of Panama is surrounded in part by two oceans and has mountain ranges along the west and east, resulting in a wide range of climatic conditions. The diverse climate conditions result in a variety of vegetation throughout the
Online Workshop – Space for Cities: Earth Observation for Sustainable Development
This workshop aims at discussing the potential uses of EO to achieve and monitor the Sustainable Development Goals in cities.
Semi-Arid Forest Resiliency in the United States
Increasing temperatures, as well as more severe and frequent droughts and fires, has led to recruitment failure in semi-arid forests in the western US. The project team analyzes satellite Earth observations and climate factors to identify optimal reforestation sites. Since
EO4SDG Side Event at GEO Week 2021
EO4SDG Side Event at GEO Week 2021 Our session focuses on scaling up Earth observation-based solutions included in the EO Toolkit for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements to help cities and communities adapt to a changing climate, increase resilience, and
Webinar: Earth Observations Toolkit for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements
Webinar: Earth Observations Toolkit for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements This 3-part, introductory webinar series will provide an overview of the Earth Observations Toolkit for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements, an online knowledge resource that shares ready-to-use Earth observation data
Webinar: EO Toolkit for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements
This 3-part, introductory webinar series will provide an overview of the Earth Observations Toolkit for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements, an online knowledge resource that shares ready-to-use Earth observation data sets and tools.
Announcing the 2021 GEO SDG Awards Winners
Launched in 2019, the GEO SDG Awards, led by the EO4SDG initiative, recognize institutions, organizations, and countries that are applying Earth observations towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. We are pleased to announce the winners of the third annual
GEO Week 2021
Registration is now open for GEO Week 2021. This includes GEO Plenary Sessions, Anchor Sessions, the Youth Track, Side Events and the Industry Track, which are open to everyone.