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“Partners for Change – SOILutions for a Food Secure, Resilient, and Sustainable Future”
22. May 2026
From 20 to 22 May, nearly 150 stakeholders from government, science, civil society and the private sector gathered in Berlin for the international conference “Partners for Change – SOILutions for a Food Secure, Resilient, and Sustainable Future.” The event highlighted the central role of soil in sustainable agriculture, resilient food systems and long-term land stewardship.
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Copernicus Forum 2026: Earth Observation Across Policy and International Cooperation
11. May 2026
The German National Forum for Remote Sensing and Copernicus 2026, held from 28–30 April in Darmstadt, brought together stakeholders from science, government and industry to discuss the future of Earth observation in Europe. The event highlighted the role of the European Copernicus Programme as a key infrastructure supporting environmental monitoring and decision-making and was held at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) European Space Operations Centre (ESOC).
GEO-LDN Leaders Win Prestigious International Award
10. March 2026
Professor Amos Tiereyangn Kabo-Bah and Professor Xiaosong Li, co-leaders of the GEO Land Degradation Neutrality initiative, received the Chinese Academy of Sciences' 2025 International Cooperation Award for Young Scientists in January 2026.
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RCMRD’s Angela Too Highlights GEO-LDN Tools at IGAD Sub-COF5 Forum
25. February 2026
From 10–12 February 2026, the Sub-Regional Climate Outlook Forum (Sub-COF5) for IGAD Cluster II brought together regional climate experts, policymakers, meteorological services, and sector stakeholders in Moyale, at the Ethiopia–Kenya border. The forum focused on translating seasonal climate forecasts into actionable advisories to strengthen early warning systems, drought preparedness, and climate resilience across the region.
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Highlight from CRIC23 in Panama
5. December 2025
During the 23rd Session of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention (CRIC23), held from 1–5 December 2025, the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS) hosted the side event “Innovative Technologies for Land Degradation Monitoring and Intervention.”
Insights from the EuroGEO Workshop 2025
15. October 2025
From 13–15 October 2025, the EuroGEO Workshop took place at the World Forum The Hague, Netherlands. Organized by the European Commission, the EuroGEO Secretariat, and the Netherlands Space Office, the event brought together Earth observation (EO) experts, policymakers, private sector actors, and representatives of GEO flagships and initiatives such as Copernicus and ECMWF to advance collective Earth Intelligence.
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GEO-LDN at the AfriGEO Symposium 2025
9. October 2025
From 6–9 October 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, AfriGEO, the African initiative of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), convened its 9th Symposium under the theme ‘From Data to Impact: Strengthening Africa’s Geospatial Future.
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#HowToLDN Team Benin
19. September 2025
Team Benin is advancing its roadmap to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality by 2030. The plan combines capacity building, comprehensive data collection, and the use of geospatial tools, including a Google Earth Engine application to monitor progress. With support from the GEO-LDN Flagship, Benin is working to restore 1.25 million hectares of degraded land while limiting further loss of healthy land.
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