22/03/2020
Water security is one of Africa’s biggest challenges, and satellite observations can provide local authorities with the information they need to develop this vital resource. It is of major significance to African countries that are subject to the effects of climate change and an increasing population, affecting the society in terms of access to drinking water, food, and energy. Satellite Earth observation provides an objective, transboundary solution to mapping and monitoring this precious resource on a large scale.
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A new partnership between the International Water Management Institute and Digital Earth Africa aims to create easy-to-interpret datasets for governments and others to make more informed decisions around allocating water.