WEBINAR - Earth Observation & Spatial Analysis in Urban Development
Welcome to this deep dive webinar on Earth Observation & Spatial Analysis for Urban development in support of data applications for sustainable urban development projects across partner countries, organised by INTPA F4 in collaboration with our Unit’s Urban Development Thematic Facility (UDTF). The webinar will also introduce the European Commission’s Copernicus services in the LAC region, presented by our colleagues in INTPA F5.
The webinar is in collaboration with VITO – a leading Belgian independent institute, specialising in applied research, including remote sensing, cleantech and risk assessment, to inform effective, resilient and inclusive urban policies worldwide.
Overview
This webinar presents concrete case studies from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Asia-Pacific regions, demonstrating how EO&SA tools support the development of urban policies and the identification, planning and implementation of projects across key urban sectors.
The objective is to showcase relevant applications of geospatial tools that could assist EUDs with strategic planning, investment prioritisation and resilience-building in urban areas. With the support of the Facility, the long-term goal is to help embed EO&SA technologies in urban programmes, and scale and replicate successful use cases across your countries and regions.
📌 Agenda:
1. Welcoming remarks (Lars Gronvald, Team Leader for Urban Development, INTPA F4)
2. Conceptual Introduction
- The Copernicus programme. Focus in LAC (Manuel Mugica, INTPA F5)
3. Applications of EO and Use cases in urban sectors (VITO)
4. Deep dive: Focus on three thematic areas (VITO)
- Urban Growth and Climate Impact (India)
EO Tools for monitoring land use change, modelling urban expansion, and projecting climate-related impacts to support long-term urban and regional planning. - Urban Resilience and Risk Reduction – flood risk management (Belgium, Vietnam, India and China)
Use of remote sensing and modelling to guide policy and investment in flood risk management, drainage systems, and climate adaptation strategies. - Urban Services – waste management (DRC)
EO&SA applications for improving public services, such as waste management, water, and sanitation in support of project planning and monitoring.
5. Ask the Expert Session
📌 Recording: Course: Earth observation and spatial analysis in urban development | |
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