Use cases
Hernessing Earth Observation for Effective Oil Spill Monitoring in Egypt
Oil spills pose significant environmental and economic risks to marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods. The MarCNoWA Project, under the GMES and Africa Programme, developed
Leveraging Earth Observationfor Sustainacble Fisheries:MMCC Zone F’S Role in Combating IUU Fishing in West Africa
West Africa’s coastal waters are vital to the region’s economy and the livelihoods of millions, but their sustainable management is threatened by challenges such
Enhancing Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Gulf of Guinea with GMES & Africa’s Potential Fishing Zone Products
The Gulf of Guinea’s fisheries face growing threats from overfishing and illegal activities, prompting six West African nations to establish the FCWC in 2007
Monitoring Mangrove Ecosystems to Advance Sustainable Oyster Farming in Benin
In Benin provides information on the distribution and extent of mangroves to coastal communities. This initiative aimed to educate female oyster farmers on sustainable
Monitoring Water Levels to Enhance River Navigation in the Congo Basin for Shipowners, Captains, and Local River Operators
The Congo Basin spans approximately 4 million km2, with 62% located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This vast territory houses one of
Enhancing National Forest Monitoring in Tanzania for Improved Conservation and Management
Tanzania’s forests are a cornerstone of the country’s ecological health, providing critical habitat for wildlife, regulating climate, and supporting the livelihoods of millions of
Application of Land Degradation Index Map (LDIMs) in identifying degraded areas for National Tree Planting
Land degradation denotes a decline in land productivity including agricultural production and is a serious problem in Africa, affecting every facet of the economy.
Integration of a module focusing on GMES and Africa services into CRASTE-LF curricula
The GMES and Africa Consortium in charge of developing EO-based services on Water and Natural resources in North Africa, led by the Sahara and
Valorizing EO data from the GMES and Africa’s agriculture monitoring service to produce seasonal crop-types maps (Jendouba and Kairouan, Tunisia)
The GMES and Africa Consortium in charge of developing EO-based services on Water and Natural resources in North Africa, led by the Sahara and
Land Degradation Monitoring and Assessment in Governorates of Matrouh, Alexandria, and Sinai, Egypt
The GMES and Africa Consortium in charge of developing EO-based services on Water and Natural resources in North Africa, led by the Sahara and
Wildlife Census and Habitats Monitoring for Enhanced Sustainable Managementof Kenya’s Natural Resources
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife (MoT&W), Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) are mandated to gather and
Use Cases from the end-users’ perspective: small-scale fisheries sector (ABALOBI)
Our oceans and coastal communities are in peril, threatened by overfishing, biodiversity loss, Climate Change, and many interconnected social and environmental injustices. Under the
Early Warning on the Risks of Oil Spills from Ships
On 25th July 2020, the bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on a reef barrier in southeast Mauritius, spilling an estimated 1,000 tonnes of
MarCOSIO Aquaculture Service: Helping authorities to safeguard marine resources from Harmful Algal Blooms
The west coast of South Africa is a productive upwelling area with frequent occurrence of phytoplankton blooms. While not all of these blooms are