{"id":5362,"date":"2026-04-01T14:14:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalearthafrica.org\/?p=5362"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:15:21","slug":"a-new-chapter-digital-earth-africa-moves-to-icipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalearthafrica.org\/en_za\/a-new-chapter-digital-earth-africa-moves-to-icipe\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Chapter: Digital Earth Africa moves to icipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) assumes full operational management and long-term ownership of the Digital Earth Africa Program today, marking a significant milestone in the programme\u2019s continental journey.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NAIROBI, KENYA: Digital Earth Africa announces a significant institutional transition as the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) <\/em><\/a>assumes long term ownership of the Digital Earth Africa program. The transition reflects the program growth and shared commitment of all partners to sustainable, Africa-led Earth observations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Programme Built on African Priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its establishment, Digital Earth Africa has worked to ensure satellite data and Earth observation capabilities are free and accessible, useful, and relevant to African governments, researchers, and communities. The program has supported water security monitoring, agricultural productivity, land degradation assessments, urban growth analysis, and climate resilience planning across more than 35 countries on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This transition to icipe <\/em>is an evolution that strengthens local ownership and advances the program’s focus on sustained and long-term impact of Earth observations across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why icipe<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

icipe <\/em>is a world-class, pan-African research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a long-established track record of science for development. Its continental reach, institutional credibility, and commitment to capacity development make it an ideal host for DE Africa as the programme scales its engagement across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The commencement of operations, effective 1 April 2026, has been carefully planned to ensure continuity of service delivery, partnerships, and ongoing programme activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cicipe\u2019<\/em>s appointment as long-term owner of Digital Earth Africa marks a pivotal step toward establishing a fully African-owned Earth observation platform to inform decision-making across sectors, including agriculture, climate, water, and land use. As a Centre, we embrace this role, which aligns well with our mission of impacting nature and society.\u201d Abdou Tenkouano, Director General,icipe<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHosting Digital Earth Africa has been a privilege and a responsibility we have taken seriously. Over the course of this partnership, we have seen what becomes possible when satellite data is made accessible, actionable, and rooted in African realities. We are proud of what has been built. The platforms, the partnerships, the people, and the policies that have been informed by this work. As we pass the baton to icipe, we do so with confidence. icipe\u2019s scientific standing, African identity, and commitment to development impact make the Centre the right home for this program’s next chapter. RIIS remains a committed partner to Digital Earth Africa and to the broader mission of making Earth observation work for Africa.\u201d<\/em> Imraan Saloojee, Executive Director, RIIS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis transition represents a powerful step toward sustained African ownership, ensuring the programme continues to deliver critical Earth observation data and insights for the continent. We welcome icipe\u2019s stewardship and shared commitment to advancing user-driven science, strengthening partnerships, and building capacity, and are excited to work together to secure a resilient, African-owned future for Digital Earth Africa.\u201d <\/em>Dr Lisa-Maria Rebelo, Managing Director, Digital Earth Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Continuity and What to Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All existing partnerships, data services, and programme commitments remain firmly in place. DE Africa\u2019s open data platform, capacity development activities, and country engagements will continue without disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Digital Earth Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Earth Africa provides free and open access to analysis-ready Earth observation data and decision-support tools for the African continent. Through continental-scale services, national partnerships and capacity development, Digital Earth Africa enables governments, researchers and institutions to transform satellite data into evidence-based decisions.www.digitalearthafrica.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About icipe<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe<\/em>) is a pan-African research organisation headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 1970, icipe\u2019s<\/em> mission is to deliver innovative nature-positive insect science solutions for people and planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.icipe.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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