The African Research Fellowship (ARF) is a joint initiative of the European Space Agency (ESA) with the African Space Agency (AfSA), an organ of the African Union, and carried out in coordination with the African Union Commission (AUC). It aims at strengthening Earth Observation (EO) research capacity in Africa and empowering the next generation of …
Background The training course will provide participants with a fundamental understanding of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) for monitoring and analysing the dynamics of the Earth’s surface and the objects upon it. Emphasis will be placed on how InSAR can be used to address safety‑ and risk‑related challenges, both for diagnostic assessment and anomaly detection. Participants will gain …
This online course provided within the context of ESA EO AFRICA focuses on detection of the composition of the lower atmosphere from space: methods, data, tools and applications. Upon completion of this online training course, the participant will be able to: Explain the basic interactions of radiation with the atmosphere: absorption and scattering Explain how …
An ESA-funded initiative, this forum highlights cutting-edge research and innovation within Africa’s food-water nexus, showcasing how Earth Observation supports sustainable water management, agriculture, and food security. Why Attend: Discover findings from ESA-funded EO AFRICA research projects Engage with personnel from ESA and African Space Agencies Connect with the continent’s key EO research and user community …
This PolInSAR course is an online, hands-on training programme that aims to develop an understanding of the information content of multi-parameter SAR data in an interactive way, without assuming any prior/background knowledge – though some knowledge in Python programming is welcome. It is organised into 11 sessions over 11 weeks, with lectures and tutorials ranging from SAR …
GEOMAIZE is a groundbreaking partnership between the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) and VITO, facilitated by GEOGLAM and supported by ESA EO AFRICA. In West Africa, predicting crop yields accurately is a challenge due to smallholder field sizes and cloud cover. To support building a more resilient and food-secure future, GEOMAIZE promises to …
Shape the future of Earth Observation for Africa The African Research Fellowship (ARF) programme—part of the EO AFRICA flagship initiative of the European Space Agency (ESA), in partnership with the African Space Agency (AfSA), an organ of the African Union, and in coordination with the African Union Commission (AUC)—empowers the next generation of African Earth …
From 25 to 27 May 2026, the University of Dar Es Salaam will host the EO AFRICA R&D FORUM 2026 – Achievement and Future Pathways. The event will highlight cutting-edge research and innovation within Africa’s food-water nexus, showcasing how Earth Observation supports sustainable water management, agriculture, and food security. Secure your place among the stakeholders shaping …
From 25 to 27 May 2026, the University of Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania) will host the EO AFRICA R&D Forum 2026 – Achievement and Future Pathways. The event highlights cutting-edge research and innovation within Africa’s food-water nexus, and will showcase how Earth Observation supports sustainable water management, agriculture, and food security. Read more information and …
Since 2021, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have collaborated on the African Research Fellowship (ARF) program. This initiative is designed to empower emerging African researchers (Postdoc, PhD and master’s degree holders) with significant research experience in Earth Observation (EO). Fellows are challenged to develop innovative and reliable solutions for …
