Emission Observatory is a satellite-based service for monitoring and sharing information on anthropogenic greenhouse gas and air polluting emission hotspots in Africa.
Emission observatory is a service for monitoring man-made GHG and air pollution emission sources based on satellite data. The service is designed to provide improved and transparent emission information over the African continent. Satellite data are particularly useful in places where no reliable emission information is available, and/or the ground-based measurement networks are sparse. The focus areas of the service are: mining industry, energy sector, megacities and oil & gas industry. The service is designed together with users and stakeholders. We collaborate with several Finnish companies, national and international organizations and authorities.
Emission Observatory is developed with the support of the Research Council of Finland (Decision number: 359455) through the Proof of Concept Funding 2023.
FMI is the agency responsible for providing weather and climate-related data and services in Finland. FMI coordinates the development of the Emission Observatory platform and is responsible for the research on the case studies, the utilization of satellite data, and the emission estimation methods development.
HAMK Smart Research Unit at Häme University of Applied Sciences focuses on advancing digital services and applications across sectors. In Emission Observatory, HAMK Smart is responsible for the implementation of the back-end services and the user interface.
Rovjok is a consulting company that generates value from data for the raw materials industry. By leveraging data-driven methodologies and cutting-edge technologies, Rovjok helps mining companies enhance operational performance while minimizing environmental impact and achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Kuva Space is a Finnish space technology company that designs, builds and operates a fleet of nanosatellites with hyperspectral imagers to produces global services in the fields of climate change, food security, agriculture and security.
MFA promotes the security and welfare of Finland and works for a secure and fair world. Through development policy and cooperation, the MFA aims at strengthening the position of developing countries and helps in resolving global problems.
REMA is mandated for Rwandan environmental protection, conservation, promotion and overall management of all matters pertinent to the environment, climate change and air pollution.
KMD is mandated to provide timely early warning weather and climate information for safety of life, protection of property and conservation of the natural environment.
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