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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    Lifelines Ready for Impact Showcase – Highlights Video

    This 27-minute highlight reel captures top moments from the NASA Lifelines Ready for Impact pitch showcase, featuring all presenting teams and funder panelists
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    GeoAI for Humanitarian Action

    The GeoAI for Humanitarian Action report explores how artificial intelligence and satellite data can strengthen humanitarian decision-making, while identifying the practical barriers that limit adoption. Drawing on community insights, it outlines strategies to build partnerships, tools, and programs that help humanitarian organizations translate GeoAI innovations into real-world impact.

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    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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    Earth Science Review Board Case Review Form

    The Earth Science Review Board Case Review Form is used to evaluate humanitarian cases by providing a summary of the case’s objectives, innovations, and use of Earth science. Reviewers assess strengths, areas for improvement, and recommend tools or resources that could enhance the case’s approach. Additionally, the form invites suggestions for potential partnerships, with an emphasis on specific organizations or sectors that could help improve the case’s impact. Reviewers are also asked if they would like their contact information shared for potential follow-ups.
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    EO Humanitarian Decision Maker Guide

    This guide helps humanitarian decision-makers assess whether and how to use satellite data in their work. It offers a structured framework and real-world case studies to support informed, ethical, and impactful decisions.
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    Earth Observation Methodologies for Humanitarian Applications

    This guide provides an overview of the Earth observation (EO) methodologies that play a crucial role in humanitarian efforts by providing data and analytical tools to monitor climate, environmental changes, and disaster impacts.