Ghana showcases leadership in space and earth observation at CASCA Week 2025 in China
Date: 2025-10-24
Ghana reaffirmed its growing commitment to harnessing space science and remote sensing technologies for sustainable development during the China-Africa Cooperation Center on Satellite Remote Sensing Application (CASCA) Week 2025, currently underway in Deqing, China.
The
Ghanaian delegation, comprising representatives from the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR)
and the Ghana Space Science and
Technology Institute (GSSTI), joined other African and Chinese
experts in discussing the role of satellite technology in addressing global
challenges such as climate change, disaster management, and environmental
sustainability.
Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako, Vice-Chancellor of UENR
During
the second day of the event, Prof.
Elvis Asare-Bediako, Vice-Chancellor of UENR, delivered a
presentation on “Disaster Risk Management and Earth Observation Used for
Education.” He underscored the importance of universities in applying
space science and remote sensing to tackle real-world issues, particularly in
disaster preparedness and environmental management.
Prof.
Asare-Bediako also spotlighted the pioneering work of the Earth Observation Research and Innovation Centre
(EORIC) at UENR, established by Ing. Prof. Amos Kabo-bah, which continues to advance
research and innovation in the use of Earth observation, GIS, and satellite
data for applications in water, energy, agriculture, health, and ecosystem
management.
Dr. Joseph Bremang Tandoh of the GSSTI
Adding
to Ghana’s representation, Dr. Joseph
Bremang Tandoh of the GSSTI presented on “Harnessing
Satellite Remote Sensing for Ghana’s Sustainable Development.” His
presentation highlighted Ghana’s ongoing initiatives to integrate space-based
technologies into national development planning, emphasizing collaboration,
capacity building, and policy innovation.
The
participation of the Ghanaian delegation at CASCA Week 2025 underscores the
country’s active role in regional and global efforts to leverage space
technology for socio-economic development. It also reflects Ghana’s growing
influence in the Africa-China partnership on science, technology, and
sustainability.
By:
Nana Appiah Acquaye
