Dr. Nausheen Mazhar’s Post

The geospatial community in Europe came together in Geneva on the 19 – 20 June for the Eleventh Plenary Meeting of UN-GGIM: Europe and a Common Day organised jointly with the 72nd Conference of European Statisticians. Hosted at the Palais des Nation, experts from 18 Member States and 13 international bodies and observer organisations participated. It was an interesting day with updates on implementing the UN-GGIM: Europe work plan, linkages with the different policy areas, the crucial and vital role of geospatial data for the achievement of #SDGs and the 2030 Agenda objectives, as well as the fundamental role that geodesy has in everything we do. The participation of World Health Organization and World Meteorological Organization, provided insights to the value of geospatial data to other domains. We were excited that for the first time, all four other UN-GGIM Regional Committees participated in a Europe plenary, providing the opportunity for continuing our inter-regional collaboration. Thank you United Nations Economic Commission for Europe for hosting the eleventh UN-GGIM: Europe plenary meeting, and EuroGeographics for the logistical support.

Our Principal Advisor, Ridwan Sorunke, will join industry leaders and global development experts at this year's SatSummit 2024 in Washington, DC, on May 16th and 17th. Drawing from Dev-Afrique's recent research on the Geospatial Value Pipeline in Africa, Ridwan will moderate a panel discussion on the state of geospatial in Africa. The panel session will explore the challenges of accessing and applying earth data and discuss how various stakeholders can support the development of geospatial across the continent. If you want to learn more about the transformative potential of different geospatial initiatives, we invite you to join us at the #SatSummit. https://2024.satsummit.io/ #geospatial #globaldevelopment #GISinAfrica #GeospatialValuePipeline

What happened to #TerritorialAgenda ‘A future for all places’? Have you applied it or referred to it during the last 3 years? Tell us more, fill in our short survey ✍ 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejrnZZji   This is part of an ESPON Programme study assessing the uptake of the #TerritorialAgenda and providing inputs for possible ways forward.   Interact Programme Spatial Foresight

What happened to #TerritorialAgenda ‘A future for all places’? Have you applied it or referred to it during the last 3 years? Tell us more, fill in our short survey ✍ 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejrnZZji This is part of an ESPON Programme study assessing the uptake of the #TerritorialAgenda and providing inputs for possible ways forward. Interact Programme Spatial Foresight

📢Exciting news! For the 2024 #Innovate4Cities Conference AI x City climate action hackathon we have the privilege to work together with AdaptaBrasil MCTI. AdaptaBrasil MCTI platform was developed by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) together with the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe) and the National Research Network (RNP) to consolidate and offer information that supports decisions on planning adaptation measures. The platform provides: 💡Data for Brazilian municipalities 💡Data that covers sectors such as water resources, food and energy security, health, infrastructure (ports, railways and highways) and geo-hydrological disasters 💡The possibility to visualize future scenarios 💻 To learn more about the platform, register here for the upcoming webinar with AdaptaBrasil on Tuesday 13 August at 5 PM CEST: https://lnkd.in/eVpFKqfN The webinar will be delivered in Portuguese and then translated and uploaded with subtitles in English.

Excited to share our concept note for the upcoming Kenya Space Expo and Conference 2024! Our focus this year is on Space Technologies for Societal Benefits. Download the PDF below to learn more about the conference and how you can participate. #KSEC2024 #SpaceTech4Society #SpaceTechnologies

What is Next? Discussing the Key Takeaways and the Way Forward for the African Space Industry. The panel, moderated by Joseph U. Ibeh, provided invaluable insights into the key takeaways and the way forward for the African space industry. Here's a summary of the key points discussed: Alignment of Space Activities: Dr. Mahaman Bachir, Senior Scientific Officer at ESTI-AUC, representing Dr.Tidanne stressed the importance of aligning space activities across Africa and highlighted the need for a critical framework to leverage existing initiatives and structures. Regional Collaboration and Partnerships: Dr. Bachir also reiterated the importance of fostering solidarity among countries and cultivating partnerships to facilitate the exchange of critical knowledge and regional expertise. Financial Investments and Sustainability: He further discussed the necessity for financial investments to ensure a steady cash flow for social and economic advancements in the African space industry. Tailored Solutions for Africa: Dr. Zolana Joao, D.Eng emphasized the importance of aligning African space endeavours with the needs of the African people and developing space frameworks that directly benefit the populace. Access to Geospatial Data: Andre Nonguierma addressed the importance of access to accurate and valid geospatial data to drive progress on the continent and stressed the need for stakeholders to fully leverage this data. Utilization of Geospatial Data for Economic Growth: Ouafae Karim highlighted the significant opportunity for leveraging geospatial data to drive economic development and enhance societal advancement in various sectors. Skills Development and Collaboration: Dr. Aboubakar Mambimba Ndjoungui addressed the initiation of a study on critical research regarding the skills required by the country to effectively utilize space and the importance of collaborating with various institutions at regional levels for skills development.

Are you familiar with foresight thinking or future scenarios? Learn more about what they entail, and how we used these approaches to explore futures for the Europeana Initiative, the #DataSpace and #CulturalHeritage sector ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zzy54R

Earlier this year, Team AuScope had the privilege of attending #SMP2024 which brought together scientists and politicians to shape Australia’s science policy. Representing our team, we had Anya Reading, Steven Micklethwaite, and Voonhui Lai chat with policymakers about the implications of glacial retreat, earthquakes, and coastal erosion. Read our review below 👇 https://bit.ly/3MyfY1S #Science #Innovation #ResearchandDevelopment #Sciencepolicy #Australia

Ready to see where the space industry is heading next? Here’s a glimpse from The Space Report Q2: In 2023, 80% of nations increased or maintained their space spending, reflecting a significant commitment to the sector and its economic potential. Discover how these trends shape the industry and the broader economy. Get the full analysis at: https://lnkd.in/dYsXAGw