UN-SPIDER

18/09/2024

📢 Registration is now open for the United Nations International Conference on Space-based Technologies for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024!

🔗 https://indico.un.org/event/1013325/

🌏 Join us in Beijing, China from November 19-21, 2024, for an in-depth look at “Early Warnings for All” – a global initiative aimed at strengthening Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS), and how space technologies can contribute, especially in developing regions.

🌐 This year's conference, co-organized by the UN-SPIDER Beijing Office, China's Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM), the China National Space Administration (CNSA) and key regional partners, will focus on the critical role of space-based technologies in disaster preparedness and risk reduction.

What to Expect:
🛰️ Satellite Advancements: Explore the latest in Earth observation and satellite technology for identifying, monitoring, and assessing disaster risks.
🌪️ Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: Enhance your knowledge on improving early warnings in disaster-prone regions, crucial as climate change and urbanization intensify natural disasters.
📡 Best Practices in Communication: Learn how to effectively disseminate early warnings to ensure at-risk communities can take timely action.
🤝 International Cooperation: Engage with experts, policymakers, and professionals from around the world to shape resilient disaster management practices.
🧑‍🏫 Training Opportunity: A special training programme on “New Satellite Resources for Emergency Response” will be offered to 25 participants prior to the conference!

Event Details:
📅 Dates: November 19-21, 2024
📍 Location: Beijing, China
🗓️ Training Dates: Prior to the main conference

🔗 Register now: Online registration is open until October 1, 2024. Limited financial support is available for participants from LDCs, LLDCs, and SIDS. https://indico.un.org/event/1013325/

Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

29/08/2024

09/04/2024

🚀 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚀
We are looking for a Scientific Affairs Officer (Head of UN-SPIDER Bonn Office, P4) to join the dynamic team at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and its UN-SPIDER Office in Bonn.
More information ➡️

United Nations

15/03/2024

16/01/2024

📢Call for abstracts and funding applications for the UN/Costa Rica/PSIPW Conference on the Use of Space Technology for Water Management in San José, Costa Rica, 7-10 May 2024!

📅Apply for funding by 24 January 2024
Register👉 https://ow.ly/QBvl50QcqFb

Contributions will focus on space technologies and data supporting the assessment, monitoring, research and reporting on topics related to hydrology, water resource management, ecosystem preservation and within the context of the Water-Food Nexus.

Don’t miss this chance to be among the funded participants!

For more details 💻 https://ow.ly/INHs50QcqF8

11/12/2023

In response to the escalating threats posed by natural and man-made disasters worldwide, UN-SPIDER and the ZFL of the University of Bonn organize the UN-SPIDER Bonn International Conference, 12-14 March 2024.
Information and registration link here: https://bit.ly/3Tridsu

20/09/2023

📢 Yesterday had the opportunity through Beyond EO Centre NOA, the Greece Regional Support Office of UN-SPIDER, to present the project and the Lesson on Fire powered by Firelogue to the UN-SPIDER - Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response. 🛰

💡 Find more about Lesson on Fire powered by Firelogue pinned on 's page.

➡ Find more about the project here: https://firelogue.eu/index.php
➡ Visit the platform directly and become a registered user today:
https://lessonsonfire.firelogue.eu/
Fire up the 🔥

30/06/2023

UN-SPIDER programme managed by UNOOSA advances access to space-based information to support the full disaster management cycle.

NEO-related risks also fall under these efforts?

See what the programme delivers for the benefit of all countries⬇️

04/10/2022

Happy 🌌 2022!

Proclaimed by United Nations GA🇺🇳 in 1999, is an annual global celebration of science & tech and their contribution to building a better future🌍.

It helps build up the workforce of tomorrow by inspiring students🎓, demonstrates public support for the space programme🚀, educates the public about space activities🛰️, and fosters international cooperation🤝 in space outreach & education.

celebrates with a webinar series focused on Sustainability in & from space. Join us on 🗓️5 & 10 October!

More details & registration 👉 bit.ly/3SyRqaD