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Harnessing the power of geospatial data for wildlife conservation

In the rapidly evolving field of geospatial solutions, M.A.P. Scientific Services (MAPSS) is a powerful example of applying scientific knowledge and insight to real-world…

Unlocking the power of earth observation data

Dr. Lisa Rebelo, the Lead Scientist at Digital Earth Africa, discusses with CNBC Africa the immense potential that decades of satellite imagery and earth observation data hold.…

Questioning the relationship between biological communities and the deterioration of cultural heritage

Heritage Day in South Africa is celebrated on 24 September each year, and it provides an opportunity to recognise the rich and diverse heritage that is woven into the fabric of…

How Jokotola Omidiji studies the impact of nature on historic heritage sites with Digital Earth Africa datasets

The impact of living organisms, fauna and flora, on built structures of cultural significance is not yet fully understood. Studies in temperate regions show that plants and…

Leveraging Digital Earth Africa’s products to understand African livestock sustainability

Researchers have provided an important analysis on feed balances of livestock using Digital Earth Africa’s cropland extent map along with other gridded data products. The results…

Delivering higher yields from farm to market

Farmers play a central role in food security in Africa and entrepreneurs like Kizito Odhiambo are increasing their yields with his Kenyan startup, agriBORA. Leveraging…

EO data measuring ecological threats to Harare’s water supply

When the water supply to a large, bustling city such as Harare is threatened by decreasing oxygen levels, the use of technology - and specifically earth observation data - in…

Digital Earth Africa a gamechanger for policymakers

“Digital Earth Africa is a ‘weapon of mass creation’ with the ability to place a wand in every hand - from policymaker to young professional - to improve life on earth using…

Geospatial technologies to inform agricultural production in Rwanda

Rwanda, similar to many other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, has been experiencing irregularities in rainfall and temperature, resulting in prolonged droughts, flooding events,…

Climate change champion Abdulai Alhassan uses Digital Earth Africa to monitor environmental changes

Climate change champion Abdulai Alhassan uses Digital Earth Africa to monitor environmental changes in Ghana, and his preliminary findings indicate concerning deforestation in the…