Blog Tracking the changing landscape of Eastern and Southern Africa Countries need accurate land cover data and methods for national-level monitoring of land cover changes and forest loss to inform forest management and policy. February 7, 2017
Articles & Stories Partnering for Resilience in Eastern and Southern Africa On January 18, 2017, the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Predication and Applications Centre (ICPAC) signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding. January 20, 2017
Articles & Stories Irwin earns Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity On December 14, 2016, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's Dan Irwin received the Rotary Humanitarian STAR Award. December 17, 2016
Articles & Stories FAO and SERVIR Helping to keep Sharper Eye on Forests and Land Use around the world According to the World Wildlife Fund, over 2 billion people rely on forests for shelter, livelihoods, water, food, and fuel security. Forests even help renew our air supply, as they take in large amounts of carbon dioxide and release oxygen. September 30, 2016
Articles & Stories Enhancing Weather Prediction in East Africa Accurate weather research and forecasting (WRF) models are key to weather-related disaster preparedness. The NASA Short-term Prediction Research and Transition (SPoRT) Center, through SERVIR, has been working with regional forecasters to help enhance weather forecast accuracy in East Africa. August 24, 2016