Circular Economy and Natural Resources Management

This COP is dedicated to creating knowledge and understanding of circular economy models/research and use of Earth Observations and satellite data or technologies to support efficient management and monitoring of natural resources i.e. water, soil as well as, propose circular economy research themes and solutions or initiatives for making progress in sustainable development, identify barriers and develop approaches to mitigate them.

  • Involvement in the GEO Flagships, community initiatives and activities or tasks relevant to natural resources management.
  • Assessment of existing natural resource-related data/information/systems.
  • Identification of critical societal benefit areas for natural resource management.
  • Identification of core data custodians for natural resource-related data detailed break-down and analysis.
  • Development of user specifications for a natural resource monitoring system.

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What's happening in our community

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

3rd National Space Conference (NSC) 2025

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The third National Space Conference (NSC) is scheduled to be held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Tshwane, South Africa, from 20 – 22 August 2025.

The AfriGEO Symposium 2024

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Earth Intelligence for Africa

2nd National Space Conference (NSC) 2024

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Space Science and Innovation for sustainability

CoP Integrated Workshop and Capacity Building Training

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Empowering National Uptake: Leveraging Earth Observation Data and Knowledge
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