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Advancing Earth Observations for Climate Adaptation: SA's Role in GEO

The 2024 GEO Symposium and Open Data & Open Knowledge (ODOK) Workshop took place from 23–26 September in Hangzhou, China, marking a critical moment for the global Earth observation (EO) community.

Advancing Space at the 2024 Space Power Symposium and AAD Show

The National Earth Observations and Space Secretariat (NEOSS) made a significant impact at the 12th edition of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Show, held at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Centurion from 17 to 22 September 2

National Space Conference 2024: A Bold Step Towards a Sustainable Future

The National Space Conference (NSC) 2024, hosted at the CSIR International Convention Centre from 28 to 30 August, marked a pivotal moment in South Africa's mission to leverage space science and technology for sustainable development.

NEOSS hosts the Communities of Practice (CoP) integrated workshop

The National Earth Observations and Space Secretariat (NEOSS) hosted Communities of Practice (CoPs) Integrated Workshop, with the theme "Earth Observations to address environmental and social challenges” on 30 May 2023, in Tshwan

Fostering co-ordination of Earth observations for maximum impact

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) supported by its National Earth Observations and Space Secretariat (NEOSS), that is hosted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

NEOSS Strategic Advisory Committee established to strengthen Earth observations.

A Strategic Advisory Committee (SACom) has been established by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), to provide strategic guidance and high-level input on potential new or future areas of focus for the

Dr Lynwill G Martin receives the GEO Prestigious International Award

An exciting moment to wrap-up the GEO week for the South African Group on Earth Observations (SA-GEO) community, as our Dr Lynwill Martin, the Lead Scientist at Cape Point Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Station, husban

Working together to coordinate earth observations for maximum impact

South Africa, like many other nations, places great importance on the benefits attainable from Earth observations applications to advance societal, economical, and environmental progress to support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable

South Africa is enhancing a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive participation in the international Group on Earth Observations

South Africa’s leading space women, Ms Andiswa Mlisa, and Adv Lulu Makapela, have been appointed to represent South Africa in the Programme Board

South Africa co-chairs the Programme Board of the Intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations (GEO)

South Africa has successfully Co-Chaired the recent proceedings of the Programme Board (PB) of the Group on Earth Observations