Strengthening Africa’s Future with Earth Observation: Julius Buyengo on RCMRD’s Partnership with DE Africa
Julius Buyengo is a Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation expert leading Digital Earth Africa projects at RCMRD. As a member of DE Africa’s Technical Advisory Committee,…04 Mar 2025
Safeguarding Comoros' Coastlines: A Landmark Field Mission to Monitor Coastal Erosion
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), supported by Digital Earth Africa, have completed a groundbreaking field mission to monitor and mitigate…26 Feb 2025
OECD Sahel and West Africa Club and Digital Earth Africa: A Shared Vision for Data-Driven Insights for Africa
It's always exciting when two human-centered programs come together to lay the groundwork for impactful action based on a shared vision.The Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC), part…24 Feb 2025
Dr Lisa-Maria Rebelo appointed as Acting Managing Director for Digital Earth Africa
Dr Lisa-Maria Rebelo has been appointed Acting Managing Director of the Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) Program Management Office (PMO), effective January 2025.Lisa has served as…06 Feb 2025
The time is now to leverage available data to inform annual flood risks in Koji State, Nigeria
Flooding is a significant and recurring disaster in Kogi State, Nigeria, which lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers. This geographical location, coupled with the…31 Jan 2025
DE Africa champion Juliet Ibenegu, passionate about gender inclusivity in the geospatial industry
Juliet Ibenegu is not only the co-president of African Women in GIS, but she is an ardent supporter and user of Digital Earth Africa’s platform and services. Juliet is a woman…31 Jan 2025
Ethiopian government departments use DE Africa to help support water security solutions
The Digital Innovations for Water Secure Africa (DIWASA) initiative led by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is paving the way for groundbreaking…24 Jan 2025
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
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
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