About UNOOSA
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space, and in the utilisation of space science and technology for sustainable economic and social development. The Office assists any United Nations Member States to establish legal and regulatory frameworks to govern space activities and strengthens the capacity of developing countries to use space science technology and applications for development by helping to integrate space capabilities into national development programmes.Activities by UNOOSA
Tonga Disaster Preparedness Pilot Project
Asia and the Pacific TongaThe Tonga Preparedness Pilot Project is a joint initiative by the UN-SPIDER and the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) that enhances disaster preparedness using remote sensing in Tonga. The project utilizes satellite imagery and advanced Earth observation technologies to enhance disaster preparedness. The project used AI for Digital Twin Creation and Palm Tree Detection derived from satellite imagery.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTechnical AssistanceResearch/Reports/AssessmentsAccess to Space for All Initiative and Artificial Intelligence
Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Arab States, Latin America and the Caribbean BoliviaEgyptGuatemalaJordanKenyaNepalUgandaAccess to Space for All is a joint initiative of UNOOSA and space agencies, research institutions and industry to offer access to space research facilities, infrastructure and information. In the framework of the Initiative, the Office organized a webinar covering the use of artificial intelligence applications for space technology development. The objective is to raise awareness about how artificial intelligence can be integrated in space-technology projects.
Activity Type Awareness/AdvocacyUN-SPIDER Knowledge Portal Tools
Global ArgentinaChinaGermanyIndiaUN-SPIDER works in delivering resources for Member States to facilitate the acquisition and processing of space remote sensing data. This program aims to ensure that all countries and international and regional organizations have access to and develop the capacity to use all types of space-based information to support the full disaster management cycle. The portal provides knowledge, tools, and assessments for disaster management, including step-by-step procedures in GIS software, Python (Jupyter notebooks) and R scripts to download, process and visualize Earth observation data for monitoring and assessing droughts, floods, mudslides, and burn severity after forest fires.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTechnical AssistanceAccess to Space for All Initiative and Artificial Intelligence
Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Arab States, Latin America and the Caribbean BoliviaEgyptGuatemalaJordanKenyaNepalUgandaAccess to Space for All is a joint initiative of UNOOSA and space agencies, research institutions and industry to offer access to space research facilities, infrastructure and information. In the framework of the Initiative, the Office organized a webinar covering the use of artificial intelligence applications for space technology development. The objective is to raise awareness about how artificial intelligence can be integrated in space-technology projects.
Activity Type Awareness/Advocacy