Support in Africa
EUMETSAT provides comprehensive support to developing countries, particularly in Africa.
Earth Observation for Hydrology in Africa
Session #1 |
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Introduction |
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8:00 - 8:15 |
Welcome & introduction |
Moderator |
8:15 - 8:30 |
International Water Diplomacy in Africa: Issues and Challenges |
Olivier Cogels |
8:30- 8:40 |
Earth Observation products in support to Hydrology (overview) |
Silvia Puca, H-SAF |
8:40 - 9:00 |
Q&A |
Moderator |
Benefits for River Basin authorities |
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9:00 – 9:15 |
EO support to navigation on Congo River and subsidiaries (GMES&Africa) |
Georges Gulemvuga, CICOS
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9:15 - 9:30 |
Bachir Alkali Tanimoun, NBA |
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9:30 - 9:45 |
Zeleke Kebebew Challa, NBI |
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9:45 - 10:00 |
Q&A |
Moderator |
Lunch break
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Session #2 |
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12:00 - 12:05 |
Welcome |
Moderator |
Floods Early Warning |
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12:05- 12:15 |
Ganiyu Ishola Agbaje, CSSTE |
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12:15 - 12:25 |
Mohammed Hassan, IGAD |
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12:25 - 12:35 |
François Kayitakire, ARC |
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12:35 - 12:45 |
The use of Earth observation data in National Hydrological Services in South Africa |
Jeremy Naidoo, South Africa Hydrological service |
12:45 – 13:00 |
Q&A |
Moderator |
Access to EO hydrological data & knowledge |
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13:00 - 13:15
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Luca Brocca, H SAF Soil Moisture Team |
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13:15 – 13:30 |
Luca Ciabatta, H SAF Precipitation Team |
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13:30 – 13:40 |
Miguel Barrios, RMIB |
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13:40 – 13:50 |
Jean-François Cretaux, LEGOS |
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13:50 - 14:00 |
Q&A |
Moderator |
14:00 - 14:05 |
Closing Remarks |
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