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EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: In 2026, the African Earth observation community returns […]

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:25:01 +0100

In 2026, the African Earth observation community returns to where it all began: the 15th African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE) Conference will be hosted at the University of Zimbabwe on October 26-30, 2026.

Key details

Theme: Smart Earth, Smart Africa: Harnessing Space Technologies for a Resilient and Sustainable…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: From Africa to the World: Navigating […]

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:57:05 +0100

From Africa to the World: Navigating International Scholarship Opportunities

Date : 26th February 2026

Time : 4pm – 5pm EAT

The AfriGEO Youth Community of Practice (CoP) is hosting a webinar designed to empower African youth with practical guidance on accessing international scholarship opportunities.

Participants will gain first-hand…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Raising Adaptation Impact and Ambition (RAIA) is […]

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:50:42 +0100

Raising Adaptation Impact and Ambition (RAIA) is inviting funding proposals up to USD120,000 to support research on the economics of climate change adaptation in Africa.

RAIA will fund country-specific research that helps governments make informed financial decisions and integrate climate adaptation into national planning and…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: EO Africa Research and Development Facility is hosting […]

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:35:45 +0100

EO Africa Research and Development Facility is hosting a 4-week online course on applications of Earth observation for food security studies. The application portal is open!

* Date: March 23 – April 17, 2026

* Language: English

* Format: Online, 2 hours per day

* DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: March 9, 2026

Get all the info:…

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Online course on Food Security Studies using EO – EO AFRICA

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: EO AFRICA R&D Facility is hosting a 5-day SAR […]

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:42:18 +0100

EO AFRICA R&D Facility is hosting a 5-day SAR Polarimetry and Interferometry course in Kampala, Uganda from 16 – 20 March 2026 in close cooperation with Makerere University GIS Centre (CEDAT). This course is designed to gain a comprehensive understanding of multi-parameter SAR data through interactive learning.

Deadline for applications: February…

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Face-to-Face course on SAR Polarimetry and Interferometry – EO AFRICA

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: The EO Africa Research and Development Facility shared […]

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:41:39 +0100

The EO Africa Research and Development Facility shared their end of the year wrap up today, summarizing 2025 activities. It described an interesting initiative to support five African universities in co-developing EO training materials – worth a quick read!

The newsletter also includes links to four webinars related to mapping floods with…

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EO AFRICA R&D Facility in 2025: A Year of Training, Research, and Community building – EO AFRICA

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: The SEWA action, funded through the European […]

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:29:47 +0100

The SEWA action, funded through the European Commission’s Global Gateway, is launching a Request for Expression of Interest to develop regional pilots for Impact-based Forecasting services and tools.

📅 Submissions should be sent by 5 February 2026.

Find out all about the Strengthening Early Warning in Africa (SEWA) action and the details…

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SEWA grants

Strengthening Early Warning in Africa (SEWA)

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: 🚀🌍Are you passionate about digital innovation, […]

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:52:44 +0100

🚀🌍Are you passionate about digital innovation, Earth observation or AI for water management? Through the Digital Innovation for Water Secure Africa initiative, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is inviting MSc students in institutions in Africa to explore cutting-edge research opportunities to support the continent’s water…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: 📢 Webinar Alert — Tomorrow! AfriGEO & RSS‑Hydro: […]

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:59:24 +0200

📢 Webinar Alert — Tomorrow!

AfriGEO & RSS‑Hydro: Cutting‑edge flood resilience tech
🗓️ 26 Aug 2025
⏰ 14:00 EAT / 13:00 CEST
💻 Online (Zoom)

Topics: real‑time flood mapping, early warning systems, ESA‑backed CeDaRS project.

🔗 Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BUZ1VvjYT9S91bYmBv2MCw

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Upcoming webinars supported by our colleagues […]

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:27:28 +0200

Upcoming webinars supported by our colleagues at AfriGEO:

Greetings from the AfriGEO Secretariat.

We would like to bring to your attention to two exciting webinars taking place this August and September, as well as the 9th AfriGEO Symposium, scheduled for October 2025. These events are designed to foster dialogue, share innovative tools…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Applications Open for African Earth Observation […]

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:41:07 +0200

Applications Open for African Earth Observation Challenge 2025!

The African Earth Observation Challenge (AEOC) 2025 is now open for applications

This challenge is a premier platform for startups and innovators using space tech for real-world impact. The challenge is looking at six areas:
🌍 Natural Resource Management
🧬 Healthcare Services
🌪️…

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Apply to Africa Earth Observation Challenge 2025

Apply to Africa Earth Observation Challenge 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Enabling Start-ups Utilising Space Technologies...

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: This is very cool!Register for RCMRD 2025 Arts & […]

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:38:45 +0200

This is very cool!

Register for RCMRD 2025 Arts & Maps Competition

Have you registered for the 2025 RCMRD Arts & Maps Competition? The registration deadline is fast approaching – July 31, 2025!

Does your child love drawing maps, nature scenes, or exploring geography? Are you a teacher who sees a budding artist in your class with a passion…

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ArtsandMaps

Discover, analyze and download data from ArtsandMaps. Download in CSV, KML, Zip, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF or PNG. Find API links for GeoServices, WMS, and WFS. Analyze with charts and thematic maps. Take the next step and create StoryMaps and Web Maps.

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: 🌍 Exciting Opportunity: ECMWF ITT under Africa‑EU Space […]

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:52:40 +0200

🌍 Exciting Opportunity: ECMWF ITT under Africa‑EU Space Partnership – SEWA Component!

The European Centre for Medium‑Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has launched an Invitation to Tender (ITT) SEWA_01 to conduct a scoping study on early warning and impact‑based forecasting initiatives across Sub‑Saharan Africa.

📅 Deadline (register &…

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group CoP Africa: 🌍 New Collaboration Opportunity for African-European […]

Wed, 28 May 2025 17:00:30 +0200

🌍 New Collaboration Opportunity for African-European EO Researchers

The EO AFRICA R&D Facility has launched a call for tandem research projects, open until 15 June 2025!
These projects aim to foster new African-European partnerships and develop EO-based solutions for real-world challenges.

🔗 Call for…

eoafrica-rd.org

Call for Research Proposals 2025-2027 – EO AFRICA

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: 🌍 Contribute to Mapping Earth Observations & AI in […]

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:27:18 +0200

🌍 Contribute to Mapping Earth Observations & AI in Africa! 🛰️

NASA Harvest is creating a representative map of the Earth Observations and AI landscape in Africa!

❓Why This Matters:

Building on the EO4ML market map created by Radiant Earth Foundation in 2021, they are working to create a more comprehensive view of the landscape that…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Don’t miss the March 19/20 meet-ups of EOTEC’s regional […]

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:03:37 +0100

Don’t miss the March 19/20 meet-ups of EOTEC’s regional Community of Practice task teams, featuring our 2nd Annual Roundtable on 2025 Capacity Building Plans.

Representatives of several Earth observation-related training providers will highlight their 2025 plans, followed by a group exchange on potential gaps and needs. We’ll also discuss…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: 🌊Nature-Based Solutions Protect Alexandria, Egypt & […]

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:37:49 +0100

🌊Nature-Based Solutions Protect Alexandria, Egypt & Historic Coastal Cities 🏛️

A new University of Southern California study reveals a dramatic surge in building collapses in Alexandria, Egypt, directly linked to rising sea levels and seawater intrusion. Once rare, collapses have accelerated to about 40 per year, threatening the city’s rich…

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Coastal erosion threatens this ancient city — and others much closer to home

USC research on the vanishing coastlines of Alexandria, Egypt, offers nature-based solutions for protecting coastal cities globally, including those in California.

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Dear Members, We would like to share an upcoming […]

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:20:24 +0100

Dear Members,

We would like to share an upcoming webinar on Earth Observation capacity in Africa, hosted by Digital Earth Africa, AfriGEO, and RCMRD on February 21.

📍 More details and registration:
English: https://lnkd.in/dAmFQE87
French: https://lnkd.in/dezrTtPb

Feel free to share your thoughts or discuss key takeaways from the…

Erin Martin posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Our friends at GEO are hard at work to plan the […]

Tue, 21 May 2024 19:49:34 +0200

Our friends at GEO are hard at work to plan the AfriGEO Symposium 2024, 12th–15th August in Nairobi, Kenya. AfriGEO 2024 aims at providing a platform to engage experts to discuss, unlock and activate the aspect of Integration, Co-design, user engagement, partnership and capacity development in Africa. This year’s symposium will focus on… Read more

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AfriGEO 2024

The AfriGEO Symposium 2024 Theme: Earth Intelligence for Africa Date: 12th–15th August 2024 Venue: RCMRD, Nairobi - Kenya Overview AfriGEO is an initiative...

Erin Martin posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Hi Everyone! We stumbled across this interesting […]

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:19:23 +0200

Hi Everyone! We stumbled across this interesting training opportunity for colleagues in East Africa…deadline for applications is April 30, 2024.

FROM ICPAC: In collaboration with several European institutions, ICPAC and Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) is offering regional WRF-Hydro training as part of…

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Mapping Event Opportunity: Ciboke Province, Burundi 🇧🇮 […]

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:18:29 +0100

Mapping Event Opportunity: Ciboke Province, Burundi 🇧🇮 – March 7th, 2024

We would like to inform you about an upcoming mapathon organized by YouthMappers on March 7th, 2024, focusing on flood mapping in Ciboke Province, Burundi.

The mapathon is open to anyone interested in making a difference through mapping, offering a chance to…

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CARTOGRAPHIE POUR LA RÉPONSE AUX INONDATIONS AU BURUNDI. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

La province de Cibitoke au Burundi a connu des pluies intenses, des vents violents et des inondations en octobre et décembre 2023. Ce projet vise à commencer à mettre à jour l'ensemble de données du bâtiment de Cibitoke. Rejoignez-nous pour … Continue reading

Erin Martin posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Hello Africa region CoP members! We are planning […]

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:28:02 +0100

Hello Africa region CoP members! We are planning the December 6 task team meeting – the last one of the year! Any suggestions or recommendations for a spotlight presentation? Feel free to volunteer! Respond here or drop a note at eotecdevnet@gmail.com.

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Interested in the latest advancements in Earth […]

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:52:57 +0100

Interested in the latest advancements in Earth observation technology? Don’t miss the webinar on the NEW Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem. Discover how to leverage this platform for your research and applications.

📅 Save the Date: November 15, 2023

⏰ Time: 14:00 UTC

📌 Register Here: eotecdev.net/webinar-registration

We aim to reach a wide…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Hello everyone, Our next Africa Regional Meeting is […]

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:48:27 +0200

Hello everyone,

Our next Africa Regional Meeting is just around the corner! We’re excited to connect with you all this Wednesday at 13:00 UTC.

📋 Agenda:

You can find the detailed agenda here.

We look forward to your participation and valuable contributions. See you there!

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Sept 2023_Africa Task Team Agenda

EOTEC DevNet Community of Practice Africa Region, Task Team Quarterly Meeting Provisional Agenda 20 September 2023, 13:00 -14:15 UTC CONNECTION: Zoom-Meeting LINK (New participants, please register here) Task team leaders Terefe Hanchiso, Wolkite University (Ethiopia) Effiom Oku, Met Service ...

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Thank you to all participants for a great meeting! […]

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:44:28 +0200

Thank you to all participants for a great meeting! Please find below a summary of useful links and notes from the June 21/22 EOTEC DevNet regional community of practice task team meetings.

MEETING INFORMATION

· Africa Meeting slides

· Training/resources shared at the CoP meetings

· Recordings of presentations by…

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Africa CoP TT Meeting_210623.pptx

Welcome! Earth Observation Training, Education, and Capacity Development Network AFRICA REGION COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE TASK TEAM MEETING Terefe Hanchiso, Effiom Oku - Task Team Leads 21 June 2023 eotecdev.net @EOTEC DevNet #EOTECDevNet

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Looking forward to our next Task Team Meeting June 21 […]

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:12:08 +0200

Looking forward to our next Task Team Meeting June 21 at 13:00 UTC. Featuring a presentation from YouthMappers on efforts to engage young people in GIS.

Bring a friend!

Registration: https://forms.gle/fDU9N4GW9o4MwXNo7

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EOTEC DevNet Regional Community of Practice Task Team Meetings: June 21/22

Thank you for your interest in the upcoming Earth Observation Training Education and Capacity Development Network (EOTEC DevNet) meetings on June 21 and 22, 2023. Please complete the form below - it greatly helps the organizing team to know who … Continue reading

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: April 2023 Floods Working Group Meeting Notes

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:07:33 +0200

April 2023 Floods Working Group Meeting Notes

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April 2023 Floods Working Groups Follow up Note

EOTEC DevNet Floods Working Group Meetings - 19/20 April 2023 Thanks for another great set of EOTEC Flood Working Group meetings. Our community is getting stronger and stronger! Once again, a big thank you to Moriah Royz of Google Research … Continue reading

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: March 2023 Task Team Meeting Notes

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:58:53 +0200

March 2023 Task Team Meeting Notes

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March 2023 Task Team follow up note

Follow up note - March 2023 Dear Colleagues Please find a summary of useful links and notes from the March 15/16 EOTEC DevNet regional community of practice task team meetings. Thanks to all participants for a lively set of exchanges. … Continue reading

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: January 2023 Flood Working Group Meeting Notes

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:48:09 +0200

January 2023 Flood Working Group Meeting Notes

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Africa follow-up note

EOTEC DevNet AFRICA REGION Floods Working Group Meeting - 18 January 2023 Key outcomes: Recorded presentation on Pacific Disaster Center’s DisasterAWARE, an early warning and alert platform covering wildfires, floods and landslides, (Landslides in testing environment.) See links below for … Continue reading

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group CoP Africa: Closing out the year with a great meeting!December 2022 […]

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:41:48 +0200

Closing out the year with a great meeting!

December 2022 Task Team Meeting Notes

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December 22 Follow up email

Dear Colleagues, Thank you for tremendous participation in EOTEC DevNet’s December 7/8 regional community of practice (CoP) task team meetings. A special thanks to Marc and Sven from EO4GEO Alliance for their presentation at all four meetings on the EO4GEO … Continue reading