The objective of the project is to explore the potential of Earth observation (EO) satellite data for taking stock of, and monitoring, wetlands, a vital component of the global water resources ecosystem. This activity will pilot design and development of
Read our latest progress report on updates and activities in support of broadening interest and awareness of Earth observations (EO) support to the SDGs, increasing skills and capabilities in uses of EO for the SDGs, and expanding successful use cases of
This two-day workshop, given in the context of the Eighth session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM 8) on July 30-31, 2018, aims to illustrate the potential and current uses and applications of
This side event, within the context of the 2018 High Level Political Forum, will center on a panel discussion with countries (Australia, Switzerland, Canada, Greece, and Namibia) sharing: how Earth observation data is going to help them achieve the SDGs,
The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) will hold its 33rd Meeting of the CEOS Strategic Implementation Team and side meetings in Boulder, CO from April 23-25, 2018. The SIT-33 will focus on two of the 2018-2019 SIT Chair Priorities:
The seventh meeting of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs), will be held from 9 to 12 April 2018 in Vienna, Austria. The meeting will be hosted by The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) released the CEOS Earth Observation Handbook for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with contributions from EO4SDG, the UN Statistics Division, Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Australia’s Bureau of Statistics, the
EO4SDG is participating in the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD)’s Data for Development Festival on 21-23 March, 2018 in Bristol. The Festival will focus on driving action and fostering strong links that will lead to improved outcomes as the
The United Nations Task Team on Satellite Imagery and Geospatial Data report is now published on the United Nations Big Data for Official Statistics Global Working Group website. This handbook provides a guide for National Statistical Offices considering using satellite
The workshop, which will be held on 17-19 January 2018, aims to bring together stakeholders representing the governments of Small Island States (SIS), Earth observation providers, scientists, and private businesses with the goal to support the implementation and monitoring of
