Earth Observation Applications in Agriculture and Rural Development Read more about Earth Observation Applications in Agriculture and Rural Development Agriculture and rural development will benefit greatly from remote sensing and other earth observation information technology and services. Optimal use of earth observation can help achieve global food security. ADB staff participated in this one-day training to build awareness on the utility and potential benefits of using Earth Observation information services for agriculture and rural development. The training was orgnized by ADB's Water Sector Group and and Agriculture and Rural Development Thematic Group in cooperation with the European Space Agency.
Jerry Paisley Keywords infrastructure development earth observation technology Read more about Jerry Paisley Jerry Paisley is Fugro’s Regional Strategic Sales & Marketing Director for Asia Pacific, with over 40 years of global geotechnical experience. A Chartered Geologist and Chartered Engineer in the UK and Hong Kong, he began his career with Fugro UK in 1983 and has since held leadership roles across Europe, Africa, and Asia. He served as Managing Director of Fugro’s Geotechnical business (1996–2016) and later led Marine Site Characterisation in the region.
Simone Pfau Keywords infrastructure development earth observation technology Read more about Simone Pfau Simone Pfau has been working in the wind industry since 2022 and is currently a scientist in Hannover. She studied physics at the Leibniz University in Hannover. After her studies, she spent three years at the Institute for Meteorology and Climatology of Leibniz University and has been involved in the BMBF research programme 'Urban Climate Under Change'. In 2024, she finished her PhD. Her current research focuses on supporting the wind field modeling team of GEO-NET.
Inundation Frequency Mapping Read more about Inundation Frequency Mapping 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 on flooding patterns and frequency which could enhance crop management and production.
Optimize Water Use Efficiency Read more about Optimize Water Use Efficiency 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 estimate the impact of land use change on the water balance by comparing actual crop water use with irrigation water requirements. It can also optimize water distribution by providing the spatial insight into the water use and needs of an irrigation system.
Monitoring and evaluation using Earth Observation Read more about Monitoring and evaluation using Earth Observation 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.
Monitoring and Evaluation Using Earth Observation Read more about Monitoring and Evaluation Using Earth Observation 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.
Introduction and Welcome Read more about Introduction and Welcome Earth Observation for Sustainable Development or EO4SD is a dedicated program for sustainable development. It aims to show the effectiveness of Earth observation-based products and services in agriculture and rural development. Through satellite data, EO4SD demonstrates how remote sensing can greatly help international development.
Increase Agricultural Productivity and Natural Resource Monitoring Read more about Increase Agricultural Productivity and Natural Resource Monitoring Earth observation can provide the tools to monitor the status and trends of production in agricultural areas. It can provide a continuous assessment of agricultural production. It can rapidly show where change happens in a consistent and unbiased manner.
Earth Observation Tools Enhance Planning, Climate-Proofing in Mandalay Read more about Earth Observation Tools Enhance Planning, Climate-Proofing in Mandalay The 2015 Global Climate Risks Index shows that Myanmar faces an acute climate change vulnerability factor up to 2030. ADB, through its Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project, is helping the country improve and climate-proof its urban services and facilities. This learning event shows how earth observation technologies are now helping Myanmar integrate climate resilience features into water and wastewater systems in the city of Mandalay.