Sives Govender

The humble Geographer

[OceanPrediction Decade Collaborative Centre @OceanPrediction]

Interested in joining the OPERA MOOC on Ocean Forecasting but would like to learn more before applying?

Join our online information session on 4 June 2025 here: https://t.co/JhLzPjjxYj

#oceanforecasting #oceanprediction #oceanography

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

This year's Geography 2050 theme is Africa Shaping Tomorrow! Join us this May 28th at 11am Eastern / 5pm CAT for an EthicalGEO conversation on Africa’s geospatial moment and how we can co-create ethical geospatial ecosystems across the continent. RSVP: https://t.co/TOXcpjH6Zl

[Sives Govender @SivesG]

Well done Bafana Bafana. World CUP bound. US and Mexico here we come!

[Gaspard Rwanyiziri @Rwanyiziri]

Call for Abstracts - AfricaGIS 2025 and UNGGIM Africa XI Joint Conference (17 - 21 November 2025, Alisa Hotel, Accra, Ghana) @Uni_Rwanda @urcst @RwandaSpace @esrirwanda @SivesG

https://t.co/ePLACVLEZM

[Sives Govender @SivesG]

@Wimbledon @iga_swiatek Wow!

[Sives Govender @SivesG]

@LFC Rest in Peace Diogo. YNWA. Sad sad news.

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

Last month, the Ocean Forecasting Co-Design Team of @OceanPrediction DCC, including Mercator Ocean experts, authored a special State of the Planet issue on ocean forecasting.

Featuring 26 papers, it highlights innovations like AI and cloud computing.

🔗 https://t.co/wYLEanL24y

[CSIR 🇿🇦 @CSIR]

Today, 17 June 2025, is Day 1 of the GMES & Africa Southern Africa Regional Stakeholder Workshop, co-hosted by the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) and #TeamCSIR, at the @CSIRICC. Under the theme “From data to impact: Earth Observation and Space Technology Solutions as a Catalyst for Enhancing Africa’s Policy and Economic Transformation”, the workshop is attended by regional partners and stakeholders from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

The CSIR anchors the Africa Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa (MarCOSIO) project under the auspices of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security and Africa (GMES and Africa).

[NelsonMandela @NelsonMandela]

On #AfricaDay, we honour Madiba's vision: a continent united by history & committed to justice, dignity, & peace. Let's build an Africa where differences are strength & dreams shape a future for all.

#AfricaDay2025 #NelsonMandelaFoundation #NelsonMandelaQuoted

[Esri @Esri]

𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘴 uses Allen Carroll’s unique experiences working at @NatGeo and Esri to explain the theory and practice of creating compelling, engaging place-based narratives.

🔸See sample pages: https://t.co/DGmnCJct4y

[GMES, and Africa @GMESAfrica]

🌊✨ Join the Copernicus Marine Service for a 2-day workshop on the African oceanographic region!
📍 Online | 🗓️ March 3 & 5, 2025
🔹 Explore ocean currents, marine heat waves, aquaculture & more!
🔹 Live demos on Jupyter Notebooks, QGIS & R Studio!
🎙️ Speakers from: @MercatorOcean, @Noveltis, @PlanetekItalia, @KelpBlue & more!
📌 Info & agenda: https://t.co/WDUnjmFzFd
#CopernicusMarine #OceanData #BlueEconomy #Africa #MarineScience

[Geoawesome @geoawesome_dgtl]

How does EO data travel from space? The EO value chain explains how it happens. The chain starts with satellite launches, continues with data marketplaces, and ends with analytics.

Full story on Geoawesome!
https://t.co/qTfmMTK4RW

#EarthObservation #Satellite #Geoawesome

[Space In Africa @spaceinafrica1]

The African Space Agency has selected its official logo, and it will be officially unveiled at the African Space Agency inauguration ceremony on the 20th of April 2025 during the NewSpace Africa Conference 2025 in Cairo, Egypt.
https://t.co/yeprOUTfEC

[African Space Agency @AfSA_AU]

AfSA has selected the logo designed by Rémy Fadhil Bouelet from Cameroon as the winner of the AfSA Logo Design Competition. The logo will be officially unveiled at the AfSA official inauguration ceremony on the 20th of April 2025 in Cairo, Egypt.
https://t.co/gR0USlUJWV

[RCMRD GMES project @RCMRD_GMES]

We deeply mourn the passing of David Ongo, a former @RCMRD_ GIS Analyst & GMES & Africa thematic expert who most recently served at @IGAD_CPAC. His contributions to EO & geospatial science will always be remembered. Our heartfelt condolences to his family & loved ones

[GmesNorthAfrica @GmesNorthAfrica]

The OSS is deeply saddened by the passing of David ONGO, ICPAC Earth Observation expert and GMES&Africa collaborator. Our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends. We honor his memory and contributions. #GMES #Tribute

[Geoawesome @geoawesome_dgtl]

🚀 The Global Top 100 Geospatial Companies of 2025 is LIVE! 🌍
We’re celebrating the top innovators in GIS, remote sensing, and mapping. 🗺️ See the top geo companies!

🔗 https://t.co/YtGDtnvLhP

#Geospatial #Top100 #GIS #RemoteSensing #Mapping #GlobalTop100Geo

[Copernicus Marine @CMEMS_EU]

📢 Save the Date!

We are hosting a two-day #MarineData4OceanHealth workshop on 29 & 31 January 🌊

The event will focus on increasing user awareness of the state of the ocean and its health

Register here 👇
https://t.co/LZki74WGsS

[Geoawesome @geoawesome_dgtl]

🚀@GeoawesomeEvent!
On Jan 31, 2025, Geoawesome announces the Global Top 100 Geospatial Companies 2025!

Highlights:
Top companies in geospatial and trends shaping the industry.

Register here:
https://t.co/R6hxtkgzqK

#Geospatial #RemoteSensing #Satellite #GlobalTop100Geo

[Sives Govender @SivesG]

@parkrunSA #loveparkrun at North Beach