Human settlements and spatial planning

To advocate for utilization of Earth Observations to effectively monitor and mitigate various environmental hazards and establish a resilient framework for human settlements, contributing to the long-term sustainability and resilience of human settlements amidst the challenges posed by our changing climate.

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What's happening in our community

National Space Conference 2025: Charting a New Frontier for Societal Resilience, Transformation and Intelligence

From 20 to 22 August 2025, the National Space Conference (NSC), brought together policymakers, scientists, defence officials, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss South Africa and Africa’s evolving role

Catalysing Knowledge and Action at the 2025 NEOSS CoP Integrated Workshop

The NEOSS Communities of Practice (CoPs) reaffirmed their collective commitment to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and coordinated action at the Integrated Workshop held on 23 June 2025 at the CSIR ICC in Tshwane. 

South Africa Driving Earth Intelligence at the 2025 GEO Global Forum

South Africa reaffirmed its position as a strategic leader in the global Earth Observation (EO) community through its active participation at the GEO Global Forum 2025 held from 05-09 May 2025, in Rome, Italy.

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.

4th National Space Conference (NSC) 2027

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Communities of Practice (CoP) Integrated Workshop and Training 2026

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Human Settlement and Spatial Planning Community of Practice (CoP) Webinar

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Human Settlement CoP 2025

Data Governance and Earth Observations Infrastructure Community of Practice (CoP) Meeting

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The NEOSS Data Governance and Earth Observations Infrastructure Communities of Practice (CoPs) invite you to the upcoming CoP meeting scheduled for Friday, 24 October 2025, from 11:00 to 12:3

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Co-Chairs

Ms	Flora Makgale
Ms Flora Makgale
Human Settlements and Spatial Planning Co-Chair
Dr	Naledzani Mudau
Dr Naledzani Mudau
Human Settlements and Spatial Planning Co-Chair