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Monitoring and Evaluation Using Earth Observation

25 July 2018
Earth observation can be a very useful tool for monitoring and evaluation. It can help monitor land degradation and productivity and quantify trends to improve performance. it can also contribute to strategic management and capacity building.

Monitoring and evaluation using Earth Observation

25 July 2018
The Water SG and Agriculture TG, in cooperation with European Space Agency, sponsored a one-day training to build staff awareness on the utility and potential benefits of using Earth Observation information services for agriculture and rural development.

Optimize Water Use Efficiency

25 July 2018
Water is indispensable to food security. To achieve high food production in a world with rising population, water management should be top priority. Earth observation can assist in this regard. It can provide estimates of already irrigated areas and identify land suitable for irrigation. It can…

Inundation Frequency Mapping

25 July 2018
We need to increase agricultural productivity while decreasing agricultural risks to be able to feed the projected 2 billion increase in the global population by 2030. Inundation mapping and analysis through earth observation can help achieve these twin goals. Earth observation can generate reports…

Earth Observation Services in the Context of Sustainable Development: Key Concepts, Examples and Opportunities

25 July 2018
Earth observation through remote sensing can bring many advantages to agriculture and food production. Remote sensing is the science of acquiring information about a specific subject from a distance. It is a tool to study the environment. When its use is maximized, earth observation can help…

An Overview of Available Satellite Data and Services

25 July 2018
The Water SG and Agriculture TG, in cooperation with European Space Agency, sponsored a one-day training to build staff awareness on the utility and potential benefits of using Earth Observation information services for agriculture and rural development.

Disruptive Technology: Revolutionizing Access to Finance by SMEs

23 July 2018
Kaushal Jhalla presented on the emerging role of disruptive technologies, as well as challenges to adaptation at scale specifically around blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) and its implementation in pilots for creating increased access to finance for SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Modeling and Simulations to Investigate Congestion on Subway Systems

23 July 2018
Professors Erika Legara and Christopher Monterola presented on leading research led by the Institute of High Performance Computing in the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore on use of big data to create simulations for the Singapore Rapid Transit System aimed to…

Geotagging: An Innovative Tool To Enhance Transparency and Supervision

23 July 2018
Noel Sta. Ines at the Asian Development Bank discussed the use of geotagging and high-resolution satellite imagery to track and visualize project implementation status. The presentation highlighted the adoption of these technologies including by the Philippines Commission of Audit as part of their…

Supporting Clean Energy Entrepreneurship

14 July 2018
Young entrepreneurs discuss the roles that development banks and governments can play in supporting clean technology startup businesses. Asia needs cleantech solutions—innovative technologies, products, and services that enable more efficient use and management of energy and natural resources. By…