From drought to devastating floods – can earth observation and GIS data help protect communities?
Kenya, a nation positioned at the forefront of the climate crisis, has experienced a dramatic shift from a prolonged, severe drought, to catastrophic flooding. In 2024, intense…13 Dec 2024
Dr Amos T. Kabo-bah, driving co-created knowledge with Digital Earth Africa
We recently caught up with Amos T. Kabo-bah, Associate Professor and Dean for International Relations Office for the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Ghana.…12 Dec 2024
Digital innovation for a water secure Africa
Transforming Water Data into Solutions: DIWASA Stakeholders in ActionWhen co-identification and co-design of end-user applications ends, the real work begins applying newly…12 Dec 2024
Kenya’s marine spatial plan poised to unlock mariculture investment opportunities
In support of Kenya’s Blue Economy initiative, the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) is developing a Marine Spatial Plan to drive marine and coastal…11 Dec 2024
RCMRD reveals fragile wetland ecosystems struggle against human hubs of activity
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) has recently conducted assessments of wetland areas in Kenya and Uganda. Their findings underscore the…11 Dec 2024
Documenting the regressive evolution of African forest areas
The destruction of natural resources in Africa has escalated at an alarming rate, but without the necessary measurement and monitoring to draw the necessary conclusions. Africa…07 Dec 2024
Suivi des inondations dans la ville de Filingué au Niger
Le Niger, situé dans la région du Sahel, est particulièrement vulnérable aux catastrophes naturelles telles que les inondations, les sécheresses et les tempêtes de sable.…06 Dec 2024
Serendipity strikes as Digital Earth Africa extends into Southern Europe
In the course of our work at Digital Earth Africa we are always delighted when unexpected, positive outcomes present themselves to us. For Dr Meghan Halabisky, the Senior Science…05 Dec 2024
Digital Earth Africa sandbox environment ideal for estuarine water quality research
Priscah Lakane is an environmental scientist currently pursuing her PhD (2nd year) in estuarine water quality research at Nelson Mandela University. Her work focuses on the…04 Dec 2024
Embarking on flood monitoring in the Filingué area, Niger
Niger, located in the Sahel region, is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters such as floods, droughts and sandstorms. These events are exacerbated by climate…03 Dec 2024