FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SASSCAL Welcomes Transition of GMES and Africa Programme to the African Space Agency The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change...
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GMES and Africa Programme Now Under African Space Agency
The African Union Commission (AUC) has officially announced that the GMES and Africa Programme is now a programme under the African Space Agency (AfSA), headquartered...
WeMAST: Harnessing Earth Observation to Transform Wetland Management in Southern Africa
At the recent GMES and Africa Southern African Regional Workshop, the Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Service for Transboundary Basins (WeMAST) showcased major strides in using...
Earth Observation Drives Africa’s Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development at GMES & Africa Regional Workshop
Pretoria, South Africa – Earth Observation (EO) and space-based technologies are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping Africa’s sustainable development agenda. This was the...
PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE 09 June, 2025 SASSCAL TO CO-HOST THE GMES & AFRICA SOUTHERN AFRICAN REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER...
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5 June 2025 World Environment Day 2025: “Ending Plastic Pollution Begins at the Heart of Our Wetlands” Today, on World Environment Day 2025, we join...
Watching from Above: How Earth Observation Data is Transforming Wetlands Management and Boosting Economic Development in Southern Africa
From the winding floodplains of the Zambezi River to the lush Okavango Delta, wetlands are lifelines in southern Africa. They serve as ecological treasures and...
SASSCAL to Exhibit WeMAST Products and Services at the 13th Zambia Water Forum and Exhibition (ZAWFE)
The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) is set to showcase its innovative products and services at the...
SASSCAL Hosts Successful Virtual Certificate Award Ceremony for WeMAST Trainees
The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) marked a major achievement last week with the successful hosting of...
Empowering Communities to Protect Migratory Birds: A Regional Approach to Wetland Conservation
Windhoek This World Migratory Bird Day, the focus is on how cities and communities can become more bird-friendly. With the theme “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly...