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Interview with Prof. Rita Colwell

Interview with Prof. Rita Colwell

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Prof. Rita Colwell’s career has been dedicated to providing safe water to rural communities, with a focus on cholera, after studying marine microbiology. Through her work, she and her team developed a model that employs satellite sensing to monitor the environmental factors associated with cholera. Prof. Colwell is also Director of the National Science Foundation and is a proponent of an educated society and increasing the number of women and minorities in STEM. For her, the most exciting aspect of her current work is assisting countries such as Yemen in predicting the risk of cholera outbreaks, however she believes one challenge that remains is the poor understanding of how effective the use of satellite sensos are for predicting the risk of such water borne diseases.
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Remote sensing approaches to detect and manage urban waterlogging

Remote sensing approaches to detect and manage urban waterlogging

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Urban waterlogging is an increasingly critical challenge particularly in cities where unplanned development, climate change, and inadequate drainage systems exacerbate the issue. Remote sensing provides a viable solution for detecting and managing urban waterlogging by providing real time and large-scale monitoring capabilities. Using satellite datasets such as Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), multispectral imaging, and thermal sensors urban planners can assess and monitor waterlogging. These datasets coupled with advanced algorithms like machine learning models allow for accurate predictions of waterlogged areas in the cities. Besides, the integration of these remote sensing tools with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) enhances the ability to manage water resources and develop sustainable urban infrastructures. Despite challenges such as data resolution and high costs of advanced imagery, remote sensing remains a key tool in addressing the socio-economic and environmental impacts of urban waterlogging, particularly in the face of climate change and urbanization.
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The water cycle from space: the central role of satellite-informed models in corporate water management

The water cycle from space: the central role of satellite-informed models in corporate water management

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Water in the atmosphere, in the soil, in rivers and oceans is in continuous exchange via the global water cycle. This is commonly thought to be the circular movement of water that evaporates from the Earth's surface, rises on warm updrafts into the atmosphere, and condenses into clouds. It is transported by the wind as water vapour, and eventually falls back to the Earth’s surface as rain or snow.

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El ciclo del agua desde el espacio: el papel central de los modelos informados por satélite en la gestión corporativa del agua

Le Cycle de l'Eau depuis l'Espace: le Role Central des Modèles Informés par Satellite dans la Gestion de l'Eau en Entreprises

Interview with Prof. Rita Colwell

Interview with Prof. Rita Colwell

Photo of Prof. Rita Colwell
Prof. Rita Colwell’s career has been dedicated to providing safe water to rural communities, with a focus on cholera, after studying marine microbiology. Through her work, she and her team developed a model that employs satellite sensing to monitor the environmental factors associated with cholera. Prof. Colwell is also Director of the National Science Foundation and is a proponent of an educated society and increasing the number of women and minorities in STEM. For her, the most exciting aspect of her current work is assisting countries such as Yemen in predicting the risk of cholera outbreaks, however she believes one challenge that remains is the poor understanding of how effective the use of satellite sensos are for predicting the risk of such water borne diseases.
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Interview with Sharif Islam, Post-Doc Researcher at MIT Media Lab

Interview with Sharif Islam, Post-Doc Researcher at MIT Media Lab

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This interview was conducted as part of the young professional program of the space4water program. The interview begins by asking about my professional and personal journey as a researcher specializing in water and space technologies, particularly in the context of environmental challenges. Growing up in Bangladesh, how my exposure to multiple water related challenges influenced my deep interest in remote sensing and Earth observation technologies. Then the question focuses on how I am addressing water related challenges using satellite imagery and geospatial data. The conversation also explores the role of space-based technologies, such as satellite Earth observations, in monitoring coastal erosion and riverbank changes. As part of response, I explain how the combination of high-resolution imagery with machine learning can predict environmental shifts and help mitigate the impacts on vulnerable populations. Finally, I shared my advice for aspiring professionals in water management, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary skills, including geospatial analysis, data science, and policy understanding. I also talked about the value of curiosity, collaboration, and access to advanced technologies for driving innovation in water related challenges worldwide.
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Interview with Sharif Islam, Post-Doc Researcher at MIT Media Lab

Interview with Sharif Islam, Post-Doc Researcher at MIT Media Lab

Photo of Sharif Islam
This interview was conducted as part of the young professional program of the space4water program. The interview begins by asking about my professional and personal journey as a researcher specializing in water and space technologies, particularly in the context of environmental challenges. Growing up in Bangladesh, how my exposure to multiple water related challenges influenced my deep interest in remote sensing and Earth observation technologies. Then the question focuses on how I am addressing water related challenges using satellite imagery and geospatial data. The conversation also explores the role of space-based technologies, such as satellite Earth observations, in monitoring coastal erosion and riverbank changes. As part of response, I explain how the combination of high-resolution imagery with machine learning can predict environmental shifts and help mitigate the impacts on vulnerable populations. Finally, I shared my advice for aspiring professionals in water management, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary skills, including geospatial analysis, data science, and policy understanding. I also talked about the value of curiosity, collaboration, and access to advanced technologies for driving innovation in water related challenges worldwide.
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A celebration of valuing water for World Water Day 2021

Consultant - Scaling and Partnerships for Coastal Salinity Management

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Groundwater Relief

Groundwater Relief

Groundwater Relief is a charity that provides specialist groundwater support to the humanitarian and development sectors. The support is delivered through staff and a global membership of groundwater experts.

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Global Water Partnership

Global Water Partnership

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The Global Water Partnership (GWP) is a global action network with over 3,000 Partner organisations in 179 countries. The network has 69 accredited Country Water Partnerships and 13 Regional Water Partnerships.

The network is open to all organisations involved in water resources management: developed and developing country government institutions, agencies of the United Nations, bi- and multi-lateral development banks, professional associations, research institutions, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector.

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Stimson Center

Stimson Center

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The Energy, Water, & Sustainability Program at the Stimson Center addresses important and timely policy issues and technical opportunities concerning energy, water, and sustainable development in the Global South from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Our work on transboundary river basins identifies pathways towards enhancing water security and optimizing tradeoffs between water, energy, and sustainable development options in the Mekong, Ganges-Brahmaputra, Indus, Aral Sea and Euphrates-Tigris river basins.

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Tribhuvan University, Institute of Forestry, Pokhara

Tribhuvan University, Institute of Forestry, Pokhara

The Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus (IOF-PC), Quality Assurance Accreditation (QAA) certified institution by the UGC, Nepal in September 2022, was established in 1981 as the Central Campus of the Institute of Forestry, one of the five technical institutes under Tribhuvan University, Nepal. The IOF, founded as Nepal Forestry Institute in Singh Durbar, Kathmandu, in 1947, was shifted to Suping (BhimPhedi) in 1957 and again to Hetauda in 1965.

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