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Climate change and resilience, conservation, forests, water and weather.
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) received Esri's Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for its innovative use of geospatial technologies to advance biodiversity conservation across Eastern and Southern Africa. This recognition highlights their leadership in…
Source: Kilimo News
A two-decade study using NASA's GRACE satellites shows Earth's continents are losing freshwater at an unprecedented rate, leading to the formation of vast 'mega-drought' regions. This accelerated water loss now contributes more to sea level rise than melting ice caps.
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A new study leverages Global Navigation Satellite System–Reflectometry (GNSS-R) with an attention-guided Transformer to create a more consistent global soil moisture record. This multi-mission approach improves accuracy for drought early warning, flood forecasting, and land-atmosphere research.
Source: Bioengineer.org
New studies reveal that NASA satellite data can significantly enhance air pollution monitoring, particularly for fine particulate matter (PM2.5), in communities lacking ground-based sensors. This advancement could provide crucial insights for policymakers and empower residents to advocate for…
Source: Forbes
A new study from Adelaide University uses historical vegetation maps to envision a re-vegetated Australia, aiming to meet global biodiversity targets. The project highlights the need for significant land use change, including restoring vast tracts of native ecosystems, to combat species loss and…
Source: Spatial Source
The MTG-I2 satellite has successfully completed its pre-launch fit check with the Ariane 6 launch vehicle adapter in French Guiana. This crucial step ensures mechanical and electrical compatibility before its mission to enhance weather forecasting and climate data for Europe and North Africa.
Source: European Space Agency
Smoke from Ontario wildfires, captured by the NOAA-21 satellite, spread eastward across Canada and the U.S. in mid-July 2026. The widespread smoke significantly impacted air quality, reaching unhealthy levels in some areas and compounding health risks during a heat wave.
Source: NASA Science
The African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) will deliver rapid satellite-based weather forecasts and strengthen early warning systems across the continent.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of Washington and Oregon due to abundant lightning and critical fire weather conditions. Additionally, a Heat Advisory warns of temperatures up to 102 degrees, posing moderate to major risks of heat-related illness.
Source: Nbcrightnow
New Zealand's Kete Aronui, a geospatial data system safeguarding iconic Kauri trees from a deadly pathogen, received a Special Achievement in GIS Award. The platform, developed by LINZ, is recognized for its partnership-driven design and innovative use of technology in environmental protection.
Source: Spatial Source