2021-2026 Applied Sciences Strategic Plan

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NASA's 2021-2026 Applied Sciences Strategic Plan details the roadmap for leveraging Earth science to address pressing global challenges. This strategic plan outlines innovative approaches and partnerships aimed at enhancing the application of space-based data for societal benefits.

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    When Early Warning Becomes the Test Case: Comparing ITU’s New AI Report with Lifelines’ GeoAI Findings

    Two independent reports on AI in humanitarian action reach the same conclusions from different angles. This piece compares ITU's new early warning report with NASA Lifelines' own GeoAI findings on trust, co-design, and connectivity.

  • Disaster response and recovery: supper club pre-read

    This Supper Club pre-read introduces how GeoAI is being applied to disaster response, damage assessments, and longer- term recovery. Both this document and the accompanying Supper Club discussion are part of the broader Lifelines humanitarian geoAI research initiative, which aims to evaluate the use of GeoAI across the humanitarian lifecycle and to develop guidelines for its responsible application
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    Twilio.org and NASA Lifelines Launch Crisis Readiness Accelerator in Colombia 

    NASA Lifelines and Twilio.org are thrilled to announce the launch of a new Crisis Readiness Accelerator in Colombia, designed to harness the power of satellite data and digital communications to strengthen humanitarian response and resilience.  Backed by Twilio’s technology and grant funding, the accelerator will support interdisciplinary teams working on local use cases, like earthquake […]
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    Earth Science Review Board Process Overview

    The Earth Science Review Board (ESRB) Process Overview explains the process and structure of the board, detailing how humanitarian funders can engage with Earth science experts for program reviews. It outlines participant roles, expectations, and the review process, including the submission of cases, expert selection, and the board meeting structure.
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    Co-Creating a Learning Agenda with Humanitarian WayFinders to Inform Lifelines Scientist SpeedDating

    The NASA Lifelines Humanitarian Wayfinder Learning Agenda focuses on leveraging geospatial data and interdisciplinary research to address humanitarian challenges. The document, created in collaboration with four humanitarian organizations, outlines critical knowledge gaps and research needs. It emphasizes the importance of actionable science and effective communication of research findings to support humanitarian operations.
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    VIDEO: Bridging Earth Science and Humanitarian Response with NASA Lifelines

    Learn how NASA Lifelines is strengthening humanitarian efforts by bridging the gap between Earth scientists and humanitarians. This program creates collaboration across disciplines, connecting experts worldwide to unlock the potential of satellite data.