Data Governance

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This CoP is dedicated to promoting data governance and developing general principles for facilitating and enhancing access to and the uptake of earth observation data and formation by a wide range of user communities, in a coherent manner and provide guidance and best practices on standards such as data openness, transparency, stakeholder engagement, intellectual property rights (IPR).

  • Involvement in the data sharing related initiatives.
  • Encourage that the framework for full and open access to data is addressed in the implementation of SAEOS and on promoting awareness and Benefits of GEO in the Science and Technology Community and its components.
  • Encouragement of relevant scientists and technical experts to contribute to the development of SAEOSS.
  • Identification of existing approaches on the interpretation of full and open access to geographic data.
  • Investigation of the International policies and norms on access to data.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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The AfriGEO Symposium 2024

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Earth Intelligence for Africa
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2nd National Space Conference (NSC) 2024

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Space Science and Innovation for sustainability
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CoP Integrated Workshop and Capacity Building Training

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Empowering National Uptake: Leveraging Earth Observation Data and Knowledge
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