20/02/2026
Regional Symposium 2026 | Space Technologies for Humanity
Earth Observation (EO) satellites and space-based technologies are transforming disaster preparedness, early warning, and response. Yet, many countries still face challenges in fully leveraging this data for effective disaster risk management.
Rcmrd Nairobi Kenya, with support from UN-SPIDER United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)) and ZFL, University of Bonn, is convening this high-level symposium in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together policymakers, practitioners, UN agencies, researchers, civil society, and the private sector to explore how space technologies can be mainstreamed into national and regional development agendas.
Supported by UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Africa and Esri Eastern Africa, the event focuses on policy, partnerships, financing, and governance to ensure space data reaches the communities that need it most.
