Events & trainings – CopernicusLAC Panama Centre

Join the next online training course! (Registration closed)

The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre will hold its next online training course between 9 and 13 March 2026. The training will consist of two modules covering the topics ‘Remote sensing applied to disaster risks’ and ‘Remote sensing applications for environmental protection’.

2026/02/05

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The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre brings regional stakeholders together at its first Community Event

The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre successfully hosted its first Community Event as part of the CAF International Economic Forum 2026, marking a key milestone in strengthening regional cooperation on disaster risk management, climate resilience and sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean. The event gathered representatives

2026/01/28

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European companies visit Colombia to promote partnerships in the EU-LAC Earth observation and technology sector

Bogotá was the meeting point for a new chapter in cooperation between Latin America and the Caribbean and the European Union. On 19 and 20 November, as part of the LATSAT 2025 conference, a business matchmaking event was held, bringing

2025/12/02

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The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre holds its first regional training sessions on remote sensing in Ecuador

From 17 to 8November, the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre hosts its first in-person training courses in Ecuador, designed to increase Earth Observation skills across Latin America and the Caribbean. The courses were held in a classroom provided by the Simón Bolívar Andean University (UASB), in Quito, which gave its institutional support for

2025/11/25

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Visit by the Vice-President of Guatemala, Karin Herrera, to Panama: Strengthening regional cooperation in the use of satellite technology

The Vice-President of the Republic of Guatemala, H.E. Karin Herrera Aguilar, visited Panama with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the use of satellite technology to address environmental and development challenges. During her stay, the Vice-President met with

2025/10/27

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Copernicus Policy Dialogue: Bi-regional cooperation for satellite-based risk management in Latin America and the Caribbean

On 22 September 2025, the city of Antigua, Guatemala, was the scene of an important milestone for bi-regional cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): the Copernicus Policy Dialogue on Earth Observation for Disaster

2025/10/03

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CopernicusLAC Panama Centre Online Training, 22-26 September 2025

The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre will host its next training online between 22 and 26 September 2025. The training will consist of two modules covering the topics “Earth Observation for environmental protection” and “Earth Observation for forest management”. These natural ecosystems

2025/08/14

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The 2nd Hackathon of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre and SELA Concludes

The 2025 CopernicusLAC Panama Centre Hackathon saw more than 300 participants from 30 countries divided into 53 teams take part. ,000 in prizes were awarded among the winning teams. Panama City, 6 August 2025. The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre and the

2025/08/12

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The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre kicks off its second Hackathon co-organised with SELA

Panama City, 18 July 2025. The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre kicked off its second online Hackathon focused on Copernicus Earth Observation (EO) data for disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Co-organised by the Latin American and

2025/07/24

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CopernicusLAC Panama Centre and CENAPRED build capacities for environmental protection and forest management

Mexico City, 7 July 2025. The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre, on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) and in close collaboration with the National Centre for Disaster Prevention of Mexico (CENAPRED) and the Delegation of the European Union to Mexico,

2025/07/08

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CopernicusLAC Panama Centre reinforces its role in Earth observation with participation in key events of ESA and the UN

At this year’s Living Planet Symposium (LPS25), one of the world’s premier events on Earth observation (EO) organised by the European Space Agency (ESA), CopernicusLAC Panama Centre was spotlighted for its significant role in advancing Earth observation solutions across Latin

2025/06/30

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A new edition of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre’s online training in Earth Observation and digital tools has been completed

The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre concluded last Friday 20 June its third online training, focused on Earth Observation and digital tools. The course, held from 16 to 20 June 2025, brought together over 130 participants from more than 10 countries in

2025/06/24

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Join the CopernicusLAC Hackathon 2025!

Join the CopernicusLAC Hackathon 2025! The second edition of the CopernicusLAC Hackathon will take place from 18 July to 6 August 2025! This multi-week online event will bring together bright minds from Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond to co-create

2025/05/28

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First CopernicusLAC Training organised to build capacity of Caribbean Risk Management and Civil Protection agencies

The training took place over five days. 29 participants from 13 countries have gathered in Saint James, Barbados, to strengthen their technical capacities and work towards greater resilience to disaster risk across the Caribbean. The initiative was carried out with

2025/05/26

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Online training on Remote Sensing for Disaster Risk Reduction and Wildfire Preparedness concludes with success

Panama City, 3 March 2025. Last Friday, the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre concluded its second online training, focused on Remote Sensing for Disaster Risk Reduction and Forest Fire Preparedness. Over the course of five days, more than 270 people from over

2025/03/03

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Strengthening Regional Collaboration: CopernicusLAC Panama Centre Hosts Stakeholder Workshops

From 10 to 13 February 2025, the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre hosted a series of online stakeholder workshops, bringing together over 50 participants from 25 entities across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, including representatives from governments, universities, international organisations,

2025/02/14

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Join the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre Online Training on 24-28 February 2025

The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre will host its next online training from 24-28 February 2025. The training will consist of two modules covering the topics “Applications of remote sensing for disaster risk reduction” and “Remote sensing for forest fire preparedness”. The

2025/01/23

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Bridging Innovation and Resilience: CopernicusLAC Representatives Attend the 13th Caribbean Comprehensive Disaster Management Conference

Entities in the Caribbean – a region frequently tested by hurricanes, floods, and other disasters and extreme weather events – continue to explore innovative strategies to strengthen the region’s disaster preparedness and resilience. From 2 to 6 December 2024, this

2024/12/06

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The First Hackathon of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre and SELA Concludes

The CopernicusLAC Panama Hackathon took place over 19 days. More than 448 participants from 33 countries, distributed in 50 teams, addressed the Hackathon’s 3 challenges The Centre awarded ,000 in prizes among the winning teams. Panama City, 30 October

2024/10/31

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Representatives of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre Participate in AmeriGEO Week 2024

From 26-30 August 2024, representatives of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre participated in the AmeriGEO Week in Quito, Ecuador. This annual event promotes inter-American cooperation in the use of geospatial technologies by bringing together experts, leaders, and representatives of various organisations

2024/10/03

Trainings

CopernicusLAC Panama Centre Online Training, 23-27 September 2024

The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre will host its next training online from 23-27 September 2024. The training will consist of five sessions on the topic “Introduction to Earth Observation and Digital Tools” and will take place in Spanish. More information about

2024/08/07

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Representatives of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre participate in the 10th Technical Update Conference organised by Panama’s National Geographic Institute “Tommy Guardia”

On 24 July 2024, representatives of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre participated in the 10th Technical Update Conference organised by the National Geographic Institute “Tommy Guardia” (IGNTG) of the National Land Administration Authority of Panama (ANATI). The conference’s main objective this

2024/08/06

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First Hackathon of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre

The CopernicusLAC Panama Center is organising its first online hackathon from 11-30 October 2024 under the theme of Copernicus Earth Observation (EO) data for disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Co-organised by the Latin American

2024/08/05

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First in-person CopernicusLAC Panama Centre Training – 8-12 July 2024

This first training, hosted at SENACYT’s premises, located in Panama City, Panama, involved the participation of representatives from several Latin American countries and from diverse institutions such as civil protection organisations, national institutes of meteorology, hydrology and topography, environment ministries,

2024/07/12

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Launch of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre Digital Campus – 22 May 2024

On 22 May 2024, the Digital Campus of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre was officially launched at an event held at SENACYT headquarters, in Panama City. Registration to this platform will give access to training materials, MOOC, Jupiter Notebooks and much more,

2024/05/01