Latest News and Impact
Read the news, blogs, and stories that highlight the impact of our innovative work to address critical development challenges.
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Turning Data into Action: Three Ways SERVIR is Strengthening Water Security
Disaster preparedness and the water resource management require reliable and timely information. In many regions of the world, ground observation data is scarce. Here are three ways that SERVIR's innovative services and tools enable decision-makers and authorities to address water challenges.
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Land cover mapping leads Nepal’s climate action strategy through data innovation
Nepal’s National Land Cover Monitoring System represents a pivotal achievement and is poised to significantly enhance the country’s climate data and efforts to cut emissions and adapt to climate change. This system is important for assessing and overseeing the ever-changing landscape, which is crucial for the sustainable stewardship of Nepal’s natural resources.
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SERVIR HKH training advances women's skills in Earth observation & geospatial information technology
Since 2018, SERVIR has conducted 12 training programs for young and early-career women in geospatial information technology (GIT), reaching 1,490 women across the region. The training focuses on using technologies to collect, store, analyze, and visualize spatial or geographic data about observing the Earth’s surface and human activity. Participants learn about key concepts and how to use applications that depend on EO data and GIT.
Where We Work
SERVIR works in more than 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Central and South America. Learn how we work with our partners to make a difference in each region
What We Do
SERVIR integrates NASA’s world class science and data with USAID’s development expertise and network of partners and relationships around the world. SERVIR harnesses the power of satellite data and science collaboration to support healthy, sustainable communities, livelihoods, and environments.
Service Catalog
The SERVIR Global Service Catalog is a searchable collection of our demand-driven geospatial services that use Earth observations and climate data to support decision making and climate resilient development
Explore the Service CatalogService Areas
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Agriculture & Food Security
SERVIR works with partner countries to strengthen food security and economic growth through sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture. This includes services that estimate crop yields, map field conditions, and analyze potential risks like drought and locust invasions.
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Air Quality and Health
SERVIR’s services help users track environmental conditions that affect public health. This service area tracks sources of air pollution and affected areas, both for healthier populations and to mitigate climate change.
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Ecosystem & Carbon Management
SERVIR supports partners in monitoring and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources. SERVIR services provide actionable information to track fires, deforestation, restoration, biodiversity, and report on greenhouse gas inventories.
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Water Security
SERVIR supports reliable access to water for all. SERVIR services help partner countries monitor water quantity and quality, and promote the sustainable use of surface and groundwater.
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Weather & Climate Resilience
SERVIR helps partner countries and communities prepare for and manage the impacts from extreme weather, floods, droughts, and landslides. SERVIR provides accessible information in support of early warning systems and management of climate hazards.
Resource Library
Explore our growing collection of use cases, training, guidance, and reports on SERVIR services in our Resource Library.
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