RCMRD reveals fragile wetland ecosystems struggle against human hubs of activity
The Regional Centre of Mapping for Resources Development (RCMRD) has recently conducted assessments of wetland areas in Kenya and Uganda. Their findings underscore the importance…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
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
University of Rwanda and Digital Earth Africa: A Strategic Partnership for Geospatial Innovation and Capacity Building
The University of Rwanda (UR) has been a steadfast collaborator with Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) since 2018, fostering a strong partnership built on mutual respect, trust,…20 Nov 2024
Keeping a watchful eye on landscape changes with the Rwandan Forest Authority
Between the watersheds of the massive Congo and Nile River water basins, the Digital Earth Africa team has recently completed capacity training with the Rwandan Forest Authority (…19 Nov 2024
UENR and DE Africa Forge Partnership for Geospatial and Earth Observation Data Collaboration
Digital Earth Africa and the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) of Ghana are forging a non-binding partnership aimed at harnessing the power of geospatial and Earth…19 Nov 2024
DE Africa collaborates with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and EOSTAT
Lead Scientist, Dr. Lisa Rebelo, recently contributed a paper to "Space and Geospatial Technologies for the Africa We Want" - a book compiled from the outcomes of the 13th…06 Nov 2024
Watch: utilising DE Africa tools through Africa GeoPortal
Digital Earth Africa recently hosted ESRI during one of the weekly virtual training and knowledge-sharing sessions that Digital Earth Africa presents each week. These sessions are…24 Oct 2024