UAE Space Agency forges collaboration with Planet Labs

UAE Space Agency forges collaboration with Planet Labs

ABU DHABI: The UAE Space Agency has signed a deal with Planet Labs, a pioneer in Earth data and insights, to build a satellite data-driven loss and damage atlas for global climate resilience.

The agreement aligns with the UAESA’s vision and strategic objectives as it actively supports transformative initiatives and projects aimed at combating climate change, reported the Emirates News Agency on Friday.

It also resonates with the UAE’s commitment as it prepares to host the 28th UN Climate Change Conference from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12 at Expo City Dubai.

Sarah Al-Amiri, the UAE’s minister of state for public education and advanced technology, and UAESA’s chairperson, said the strategic collaboration represented a robust step toward building a sustainable and climate-resilient future.

She said: “It reflects our commitment to strengthening our analytical capabilities to combat climate change and make better-informed decisions.”

Al-Amiri said the parties would be using cutting-edge technology, space data, and satellites to map the loss and damage from climate change and help establish early-warning systems.

She added: “The project also supports our plans to build capacities and adapt to the accelerating climate changes, as well as helping other countries to develop plans and strategies to limit future