By Victor N. Mose

A notable discussion at the forum focused on disparities in data availability between the Global North and South, particularly regarding high resolution satellite data. During a roundtable session, Victor emphasized the need to support locally-led research in developing data products directly applicable to local issues. He highlighted the Amboseli Conservation Program’s use of satellite data from Earth Observation to create visually interactive products guiding herders in monitoring environmental conditions, pasture levels, grazing availability, milk yields, livestock health, and market prices in Southern Kenya.
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The Amboseli program utilizes satellite products to forecast local droughts as happened in 2022-2023 and employs long-term monitoring and modelling of pasture conditions and rainfall to provide herders with environmental outlooks. This information prompted the county government of Kajiado to provide food and water for schoolchildren and encouraged herders to sell their livestock early, mitigating drought-related losses. Furthermore, the Amboseli program incorporates artificial intelligence to streamline data processing, reducing time and costs associated with producing these valuable insights.

By David (Jonah) Western

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Last week saw the worst fires in years envelop Kilimanjaro.

By David (Jonah) Western

September 25, 2026

The extensive flooding in March of 2026 caused the closure of the Amboseli airstrip.

By Victor N. Mose

September 23, 2026

Herders from Amboseli, who are members of a community visited JKUAT.

Disparities in data availability between the Global North and South can be addressed through supporting locally-led research

Authored by : Victor N. Mose
Posted on April 11, 2024

A notable discussion at the forum focused on disparities in data availability between the Global North and South, particularly regarding high resolution satellite data. During a roundtable session, Victor emphasized the need to support locally-led research in developing data products directly applicable to local issues. He highlighted the Amboseli Conservation Program’s use of satellite data from Earth Observation to create visually interactive products guiding herders in monitoring environmental conditions, pasture levels, grazing availability, milk yields, livestock health, and market prices in Southern Kenya.
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The Amboseli program utilizes satellite products to forecast local droughts as happened in 2022-2023 and employs long-term monitoring and modelling of pasture conditions and rainfall to provide herders with environmental outlooks. This information prompted the county government of Kajiado to provide food and water for schoolchildren and encouraged herders to sell their livestock early, mitigating drought-related losses. Furthermore, the Amboseli program incorporates artificial intelligence to streamline data processing, reducing time and costs associated with producing these valuable insights.

By Victor N. Mose

A notable discussion at the forum focused on disparities in data availability between the Global North and South, particularly regarding high resolution satellite data. During a roundtable session, Victor emphasized the need to support locally-led research in developing data products directly applicable to local issues. He highlighted the Amboseli Conservation Program’s use of satellite data from Earth Observation to create visually interactive products guiding herders in monitoring environmental conditions, pasture levels, grazing availability, milk yields, livestock health, and market prices in Southern Kenya.
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The Amboseli program utilizes satellite products to forecast local droughts as happened in 2022-2023 and employs long-term monitoring and modelling of pasture conditions and rainfall to provide herders with environmental outlooks. This information prompted the county government of Kajiado to provide food and water for schoolchildren and encouraged herders to sell their livestock early, mitigating drought-related losses. Furthermore, the Amboseli program incorporates artificial intelligence to streamline data processing, reducing time and costs associated with producing these valuable insights.

By David (Jonah) Western

October 6, 2026

Last week saw the worst fires in years envelop Kilimanjaro.

By David (Jonah) Western

September 25, 2026

The extensive flooding in March of 2026 caused the closure of the Amboseli airstrip.

By Victor N. Mose

September 23, 2026

Herders from Amboseli, who are members of a community visited JKUAT.

Posted on April 11, 2024

By Victor N. Mose

A notable discussion at the forum focused on disparities in data availability between the Global North and South, particularly regarding high resolution satellite data. During a roundtable session, Victor emphasized the need to support locally-led research in developing data products directly applicable to local issues. He highlighted the Amboseli Conservation Program’s use of satellite data from Earth Observation to create visually interactive products guiding herders in monitoring environmental conditions, pasture levels, grazing availability, milk yields, livestock health, and market prices in Southern Kenya.
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The Amboseli program utilizes satellite products to forecast local droughts as happened in 2022-2023 and employs long-term monitoring and modelling of pasture conditions and rainfall to provide herders with environmental outlooks. This information prompted the county government of Kajiado to provide food and water for schoolchildren and encouraged herders to sell their livestock early, mitigating drought-related losses. Furthermore, the Amboseli program incorporates artificial intelligence to streamline data processing, reducing time and costs associated with producing these valuable insights.

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