Space4Climate will be hosting a stand at Space-Comm Expo at the ExCeL, London, as well as participating in Innovate UK Business Connect’s session ‘Space for Nature & Finance’ on March 11th.
Members will be joining us to promote UK expertise in satellite Earth Observation, showcasing the many ways it is being used to address climate challenges and inform climate decisions, and to develop data platforms, climate research and innovative climate services and products.
Space-Comm Expo is described as the UK’s largest space industry event and the theme this year is ‘Accelerating the commercial future of space’.
Visit us on stand AA6
On the Space4Climate stand visitors will be able to ask any questions about climate data from space – whether they are newcomers to the topic or experts.
Founded in 2014, we put complex satellite data into language that all can understand and showcase real-world case studies, focusing on promoting UK capabilities and commercial climate services.
Our members include UK leaders in climate research, space and climate industries, and Government agencies and we are chaired by the UK Space Agency.
Working with the UK Space Agency we represent the UK on national and international stages including the COP world climate summits and we run tailored ‘EO 101s’ for non-space sector organisations and Government Departments.
Visit us on stand AA6 to find out more.
Space for Nature & Finance session, March 11, 2-5pm
The session will explore how collaboration between the satellite data and finance sectors can bring significant benefits in helping us meet our goals around climate and nature.
Key topics will include:
- How the European Space Agency are supporting Nature Finance through the new ESA LEON project.
- Benefits and limitations of Earth Observation data for climate and nature finance including how geospatial AI and geospatial foundational models can support adoption of Earth Observation data. What new ways can we leverage Earth Observation data for nature?
- How can Earth Observation unlock opportunities in Nature Markets and Natural Capital Accounting, as well as sectoral nature risks, dependencies, impact and opportunities different sectors (e.g. Agriculture, infrastructure, mining, etc)?
- How do we create the change that enables nature positivity?
Session agenda
14:00 Welcome and introduction – Andy Bennett / Luca Budello
14.10-15:00 Presentation, Q&A and workshop focussing on the ESA LEON project, Gerardo Saldana, Assimila
15.00-16.00 Technology and data analytics pitch session
Thomas Fenal, CTO, Gentian
Jonathan Hendry, CTO, 4EI
Sebastian Leape, CEO, Natcap
More tbc
16:00-17:00 Panel exploring the ways Earth Observation data is being used in the financial services sector to provide more insight on nature to enable better decision making
David Carlin, UNEP, TNFD
Nataliya Tkachenko, Sustainable AI Strategy Lead, Lloyds Banking Group
Imène Ben Rejeb-Mzah, Head of Group ESG Methodologies and Data, BNP Paribas
Vian Sharif, CEO, NatureAlpha
17:00 Networking and drinks
Registration for Space-Comm Expo is free, get your ticket.