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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CopernicusLAC Panama is making progress on new satellite services for monitoring land deformation in Latin America and the Caribbean The first meetings have been held for two new strategic use cases focusing on monitoring land deformation using Earth Observation data. The aim of these developments
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The Hackathon lasted 18 days. Over 400 participants spread across 59 teams worked on the 3 set challenges. The first place winning team will have the opportunity to scale their project with funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Panama
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On 20 and 21 April 2026, a capacity-building event focused on the use of Earth Observation services based on Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry (InSAR) for the detailed mapping of ground movements was held at the premises of the National Authority
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The course “Remote sensing applied to exposure and risk mapping” officially commenced on Monday, 6 April, at the facilities of the Amazon Protection System’s Management and Operations Centre (CENSIPAM) in Brasilia, establishing itself as a key platform for technical training
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The CopernicusLAC Centre Panama continues to advance the co-development of Earth observation services to strengthen disaster risk reduction capabilities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Between February and March 2026, two new co-development initiatives were launched: Flood Hazard Mapping Population
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The third edition of the CopernicusLAC Hackathon will take place from 21 May to 11 June 2026. The registration period is open from 17 March 2026 and closes on 20 May 2026. This virtual event will bring together brilliant minds
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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’.
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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
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In 2025, the CopernicusLAC Panama Centre has continued to consolidate its position as a key player in building a Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region which is more resilient to disasters and environmental challenges. Throughout this year, the Centre has strengthened its presence and reinforced its links with
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