As part of the activities of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre, the development phase of the Population Distribution Mapping use case has been completed. Between March and October 2026, the algorithms were developed and tested, and a range of demonstrations were
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The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre took part in the cross-regional dialogue “From Space to Grassroots: Strengthening Community Resilience to Natural Hazards through Space Technologies”, held on 14 October 2026 at the European Commission’s Berlaymont building in Brussels. The event brought together
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To mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the European Commission hosted the Second High-Level CopernicusLAC Policy Dialogue on Earth Observation in Brussels. The event represented an important step in bi-regional cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Latin
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The CopernicusLAC Panama Centre will deliver its next online training course from 19 to 23 October 2026. The training will consist of two modules covering the topics “Introduction to Earth Observation in Optical and SAR” and “Climate Impact on Agriculture
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With the purpose of strengthening technical knowledge and resilience in the face of environmental challenges in the region, the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre initiated the training in Remote sensing applied to land use and land cover, and the impact of climate
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More than 30 participants from 8 different countries are taking part in a five-day training course in Panama City to strengthen their capabilities and help improve the resilience of the Latin American and Caribbean region to disaster risk. The CopernicusLAC
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As part of the ESA Industry Space Days (ISD) 2026, the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre successfully hosted its Matchmaking activity for the third consecutive year, consolidating its position as a key player in connecting and developing business opportunities and partnerships between
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Between 7 and 10 September 2026, a delegation from the European Space Agency (ESA) visited Panama as part of an institutional mission dedicated to strengthening the strategic positioning of the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre and exploring opportunities for collaboration with national
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The Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region is uniquely vulnerable to geological hazards as demonstrated by the recent events in Venezuela and Colombia. Copernicus satellite data offers unique information during the phases before and after disasters strike. Following the devastating
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From 21 to 24 July, the CopernicusLAC Panama regional Centre took part in the 11th Geomatics Week, held in Bogotá, Colombia. This prominent technical and academic event, organised by the Agustín Codazzi Geographical Institute (IGAC), brought together regional experts and institutions to discuss the role of geospatial
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