Dubai: Dr. Mohamed Al Aseeri, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA), participated in a workshop organized by the Emirati Society for GIS and Remote Sensing in cooperation with the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). The workshop focused on drones, innovation in air pollution, and climate research.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the participation of Dr. Al Aseeri aimed to highlight the role of space technologies, particularly satellites, in supporting efforts to monitor environmental pollution and study climate change. He emphasized the importance of satellites as tools for collecting accurate data on atmospheric conditions and pollutant concentrations, ensuring the availability of up-to-date information to support decision-making processes.
Dr. Al Aseeri pointed out that integrating satellite data with drone technologies forms a comprehensive system for monitoring environmental and climate changes with high precision. He also mentioned the importance of strengthening cooperation between the BSA, research institutions, and environmental bodies to develop joint projects based on satellite data. Such efforts are crucial for achieving sustainable development goals both locally and globally.
The workshop further explored how satellite and drone data can be used to develop predictive models for climate change and air quality. Successful examples of such applications from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were presented. The event concluded with recommendations for increased investment in space and remote sensing technologies to build integrated and effective environmental monitoring systems.