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SUMMARY:EO for Africa Symposium 2024
DESCRIPTION:Background\nESA is pleased to announce the organization of the 2024 EO for Africa Symposium in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC)\, African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE)\, the European Commission (EC)\, the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT)\, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The symposium is scheduled to take place from 23 to 26 September 2024 at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati\, Italy. \nCollaborations between Africa and Europe in Earth Observation (EO) have a rich history spanning decades. ESA has been a leader in various initiatives and is currently implementing the EO African Framework for Research\, Innovation\, Communities\, and Applications (AFRICA) Initiative. This initiative aims to build an African-European R&D partnership and facilitate the sustainable adoption of Earth Observation and related space technology in Africa\, following an African user-driven approach with a long-term (>10 years) vision for the digital era in Africa. \nUnder the auspices of the Africa Union Commission (AUC)\, ESA has established longstanding and fruitful collaborations with numerous African entities holding local\, regional\, and continental responsibilities.\nIn this framework\, ESA is honored to co-organize this Symposium and invites all interested parties to submit their abstracts and/or participate. \nObjectives\nThe aim of the Symposium is to: \n\n\nShowcase the latest R&D EO Science and Applications achievements relevant for the African continent;\nFurther facilitate international EO R&D collaborations across Africa and Europe;\nContinue the user-driven process of capturing EO high-priority topics for future R&D and capacity development joint efforts;\nShare information about future EO missions\, digital technology\, and the related opportunities;\nDiscuss the challenges and opportunities to accelerate the integration of downstream services in operational solutions.\n\nThemes\n\nScience into application and policy making \nInternational/Development cooperation (AUC/EU/US/….)\nEO at African Space Agency \nDigital transformation and innovation \n\nData and tool exchange\nCopernicus services use (products used in Africa)\nEO private sector in Africa\n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\nBiodiversity\nWater\, energy and food security nexus\nUrbanization\nResource management\nMarine & coastal resources\nVulnerability\, health\, and livelihood\nClimate change & disaster resilience\nPollution\n\nAbstract Submission\nThe Abstract submission interface is now open\, and we invite you to submit your abstract HERE along with your\nselection of the topic and the type of proposed presentation (oral or poster). \nFor further information on the Abstract submissions\, please go to the main website at\nhttps://eo-4-africa-symposium-2024.esa.int/ \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/eo-for-africa-symposium-2024/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
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