Sanaa:The first Conference on Remote Sensing, Geospatial Information, and Space Technologies has successfully concluded after two days of discussions. Organized by the Yemeni Center for Remote Sensing and under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the event was themed 'Yemen from Space' and coincided with World Space Week.
According to Yemen News Agency, the conference aimed to promote the use of remote sensing, geospatial information, and space technologies for planning and decision-making. It also reviewed advances in artificial intelligence and Earth observation, supporting the localization of space technologies and the development of national capabilities.
Participants recommended enhancing the technical role of the Yemeni Center for Remote Sensing and improving institutional coordination to establish unified technical standards and data governance. They also emphasized the need for adopting national reference base maps and expanding institutional partnerships for knowledge transfer. Developing a unified national geospatial network to facilitate data access was also highlighted.
Further recommendations included developing infrastructure for cloud computing and data processing. The use of remote sensing, GIS, aerial surveying, artificial intelligence, and digital twins was urged to monitor various resources, support urban planning, and enhance statistics and investment.
Participants stressed the importance of integrating satellite, ground, radar, and hydrological data for early warning systems and effective flood response and emergency relief. They also advocated for specialized training and research programs to develop national expertise in space science and remote sensing.
The conference concluded with a call to translate its findings and research into priority projects and programs. Establishing a permanent institutional mechanism to monitor the implementation of recommendations and assess their impact on decision-making in Yemen was also proposed.
On the second day, the conference featured 24 research papers on topics such as geological mapping, climate change impacts, digital agricultural transformation, water resource management, and disaster risk reduction. Other papers addressed early warning systems, land degradation, and geospatial support for disaster relief.
Certificates were distributed to participants at the end of the conference, marking the successful conclusion of the event.
