June Webinar: Tackling Barriers to the Use of Earth Data in Flood and Drought Response

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Wuhan University (WHU) in China

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On 22 April 2025, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), through the UN-SPIDER programme, officially established a new Regional Support Office (RSO) at Wuhan University (WHU) in China. This milestone was marked by the signing of a cooperation memorandum between UNOOSA Director Aarti Holla-Maini and the President of Wuhan University, Zhang Pingwen.


WHU is a leading center for space-based disaster risk reduction research. Known for its strengths in geospatial science, WHU applies advanced remote sensing and artificial intelligence to assess and respond to disasters across China. The office plays a key role in supporting national and provincial emergency response systems through high-resolution Earth observation and data-driven tools. By integrating domestic satellite constellations, machine learning, and UAV platforms, the China RSO provides rapid, actionable insights to aid post-disaster assessment and long-term recovery.

WHU strengthens UN-SPIDER’s global network dedicated to making space-based information accessible for disaster risk reduction and emergency response. Wuhan University brings to this partnership a strong foundation in remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and emergency management, positioning it as a key contributor to UN-SPIDER's mission. The office will enhance cooperation on the application of space technologies and the promotion of space law, with a focus on addressing pressing global challenges such as natural disasters and climate change.
 

Dr. Xi Li
Professor, State Key Laboratory of Information Engineering in Surveying, Mapping and Remote Sensing , Wuhan University

Deputy Director, Office of International Affairs, Wuhan University
Research team Webpage: http://nightlight.whu.edu.cn/en 

Head, China Regional Support Office, UN-SPIDER

Living Planet Symposium Tutorial: Using UN-SPIDER Recommended Practices and Digital Twin for Effective Flood Hazard Depiction

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Mapping for Disaster Risk Management: Using UN-SPIDER Recommended Practices and Digital Twin for Effective Flood Hazard Depiction

Effective flood mapping and modeling are crucial for disaster risk management, enabling authorities and communities to better prepare for and respond to extreme weather events. The SPEAR Project, by the Center for Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces (ZFL) at the University of Bonn and UN-SPIDER, works to support disaster risk management activities through innovative Earth Observation methods, with a regional focus on the African continent.

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06/23/2025, 12:00am
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Mon, 23 Jun 2025, 9 - 10:20 am CEST in Room 1.61/1.62, Austria Center, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Vienna
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Session hosts: The Center for Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces (Zentrum für Fernerkundung der Landoberfläche - ZFL), UN-SPIDER

Wuhan University Joins UN-SPIDER Network to Advance Space-Based Disaster Management

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UN-SPIDER Expands Global Network with New Regional Support Office in China
 

On 22 April, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), through the UN-SPIDER programme, officially established a new Regional Support Office (RSO) at Wuhan University in China. This milestone was marked by the signing of a cooperation memorandum between UNOOSA Director Aarti Holla-Maini and the President of Wuhan University, Zhang Pingwen.

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ESA launches biomass satellite to track forest carbon

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The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched its flagship Biomass satellite on 29 April 2025 at 06:15 local time (11:15 CEST) from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, aboard a Vega-C rocket. Developed by Airbus Defence and Space, the satellite separated from the launch vehicle under an hour after liftoff. Shortly thereafter, ESA's operations center in Germany received the first signal from Biomass, transmitted via a ground station in Antarctica, confirming its healthy status in orbit.

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UNOOSA attends the Inauguration of the African Space Agency

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African Space Agency is now operational

Africa achieved a historic breakthrough in its space ambitions on April 20, 2025, with the formal launch of the African Space Agency (AfSA) at its new permanent headquarters in Cairo’s Space City, Egypt. This milestone event concludes nearly ten years of careful planning and collaboration, which began in January 2016 when the African Union Assembly endorsed the African Space Policy and Strategy at its Twenty-Sixth Ordinary Session, creating the foundation for a continent-wide space initiative.

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