Zoltan Bartalis

Zoltan is an Earth Observation Application Engineer in the Earth Observation Directorate of the European Space Agency (ESA), based in Italy. His work focuses on growing the prospects of satellite Earth Observation (EO) data and applications being used coherently and sustainably in the day-to-day activities of various user groups, organizations, and industry sectors. The projects he oversees as a technical officer are typically anchored in real-world user requirements, trying to demonstrate the impact of EO and establish sectorial best practices for its use.

Space Technology for Energy and Cross-Sector Innovation: Transforming the Asia-Pacific Region

Space technology presents an opportunity to leapfrog traditional development pathways for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific. Countries can improve energy management, optimize renewable resources, and enhance climate resilience. Investing in this frontier technology also helps drive sustainable growth, bridge technological gaps, and foster global partnerships for greater economic resilience.