DEA: Water Resources

This webinar, part of the Digital Earth Africa Webinar Series co-organized with the GEO Knowledge Hub, focused on how Digital Earth Africa tools support water resource monitoring and management across Africa. Moderated by Felipe Carlos, the session featured Joseph Tuyishimire presenting practical examples and case studies, demonstrating how satellite data and DE Africa services help map water extent, track changes, and inform decision-making. Key Topics Covered: Water Observations from Space (WOfS): Mapping and monitoring surface water over time. Monitoring Theewaterskloof Dam, South Africa: Tracking water level changes. Waterbodies Continental Service: Consistent monitoring of waterbodies across Africa. Wetland Monitoring: Using the Wetlands Insight Tool at Weija, Ghana, and assessing turbidity. Flood Assessment: Supporting flood response in Lokoja, Nigeria, in collaboration with AFRIGIST. Lake Ngami & Lower Okavango Delta: Seasonal water dynamics and ecosystem health. Partnerships: Working with IWMI on the DIWASA initiative for water-secure Africa. The session concluded with guidance on how users can access and apply these tools for sustainable water resource management.