Public Lecture: The Importance of Open-Source Environmental Data in The Global South: The Kenyan Case
Jumatatu, 13 Jan
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Join us for a public lecture on The Importance of Open-Source Environmental Data in the Global South: The Kenyan Case. This event will explore how open-source environmental data is transforming sustainable development in Kenya, with insights from leading experts in the field. The lecture will be fol
Time & Location
13 Jan 2025, 17:00 – 19:00
Location is TBD
Guests
About the event
The Importance of Open-Source Environmental Data in Developing Countries: The Kenyan Case
This event explores the transformative potential of open-source environmental data in tackling global challenges, with a particular focus on its application in the Global South. Using Kenya as a case study, the event will demonstrate how accessible, transparent data can empower local communities, enhance climate resilience, and drive innovative solutions to environmental and public health challenges. Organized by the RESPIRA consortium, this initiative combines cutting-edge “data science” with participatory “citizen science” under the theme of the “Internet of Stories.” RESPIRA is dedicated to addressing air pollution through collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches (see RESPIRA Africa).
Event Format
The event features a 45-minute keynote lecture delivered by a representative from Code for Africa, a leading organization in open-source environmental data advocacy in Eastern Africa. Drawing on their extensive experience in Kenya, the speaker will highlight the opportunities and challenges of leveraging…