NASA Lifelines

Today at Tufts University in Boston, the NASA Lifelines Humanitarian Simulation reached its climax. Playing live with hubs in Nairobi, Goma, DC, St. Louis, Geneva, and participants around the world, our Boston team responded to a challenging real-life crisis in the DRC, involving the chaos of a simultaneous volcanic eruption, armed conflict, and an humanitarian crisis. Of course, they did great! With tomorrow being the all-important final day of the simulation, I have no doubt that this will be the first of many Lifelines events in Boston. We all had a great time – thank you for coming, team!

Day 2 of the Simulation was another success! Participants joined in person at St. Louis, Washington D.C., Geneva, Boston, Goma, Nairobi, and online to tackle a Volcanic Eruption Response. Check out the photos to see the teams, and their maps, in action!

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The first day of the inaugural Lifelines Humanitarian Simulation, in collaboration with Imaginetic, has wrapped up! Nearly 300 participants and 39 facilitators from multiple countries joined us, both in-person and virtually, for an action-packed 4 hours. ? This 3-day event immerses participants in a real-world humanitarian crisis scenario. Teams are assigned specific roles to manage and respond to crises. The theme of the first day of the simulation centered on conflict early warning and how professionals from different sectors can address this theme. We look forward to the second day of our Simulation tomorrow! ? Get a peek into the in-person Hub hosted by Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team in Nairobi in the pictures below!

NASA Lifelines Simulation is Here! ?? Today marks the exciting start of the NASA Lifelines Simulation, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving #disasterresponse and #resilience. As the first simulation of its kind globally, this event is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. I'm thrilled to be a part of this simulation as a #Facilitator for the #Shelter Team and eager to learn how it can help us better understand and address the challenges of #disasters. By playing games, we can gain valuable insights into real-world scenarios and develop effective strategies for mitigation and response. Let's make a difference together! #NASAlifelines #HumSim2024 #DisasterResponse #GamingForGood #Innovation

Are you attending the UN World Data Forum in Medellín? Lifelines team member Laura Guzmán will be there, and we’d love to connect with you. If you're attending, send us a DM here on LinkedIn!

NASA Lifelines partnered with OneUpAction International for a Climate Justice Supper Club in Central Park during New York Climate Week. Climate activists from across the world gathered together for a picnic-style conversation on what climate justice means to them and the role of satellite data in contributing to progress in climate justice.? ? Throughout the Supper Club, three key themes emerged: representation, youth involvement and advocacy, and finding community. As climate conversations become more prominent, there's a growing push to recognize that certain communities, like those in the Global South, are disproportionately affected by climate change. It’s also essential to include Indigenous voices in climate justice solutions. Representation also extends to youth. One participant pointed out that climate change is often framed as an impending disaster, rather than a current reality experienced by young activists. The involvement of youth in the climate justice movement challenges that narrative, as they understand the urgency of acting now. While it’s inspiring to see so many groups engaging in climate work, the Supper Club also made space for participants to process their fears. The discussion closed by acknowledging the very real ecological grief many feel, but it was tempered by cautious optimism, as participants found a sense of community through this work. ? Climate change is a threat that requires continuous energy, action, and collaboration to combat—and hopefully, one day, overcome. The most recent Supper Club highlighted the ongoing need to unite Earth scientists and the humanitarian community in interdisciplinary efforts. ? If you would like to participate in a future Supper Club, head to our website to learn how you can join! https://lnkd.in/gGqhwV7X

Are you part of a humanitarian organization with a project that needs expert review, even if it doesn't yet use Earth science, geospatial tools, or GIS? You don't need to be a technical expert to participate! ? The NASA Lifelines Earth Science Review Board is here to help humanitarian projects of all kinds by offering expert guidance on how Earth science can add value to your project. Whether you're working in disaster response, food security, water management, or any other humanitarian field, we want to hear from you! ? Submit your project for review, even if you’ve never used geospatial data before. ? ?? Why Submit? - Get feedback from a diverse panel of experts - Explore new ways to incorporate data for greater impact - Open your project to new possibilities, tools, and collaboration ? Learn more and submit your case here: https://lnkd.in/dzxg6w-A ? #NASALifelines #Humanitarian #EarthScience #GIS #Geospatial #GlobalDevelopment #Nonprofits #DataForGood

Join NASA Lifelines at NetHope 2024! Details below: ?? Session: Humanitarian Action Powered by Earth Science ?? When: Oct 22, 2024 | 3:00 PM ET ?? Speakers: Jeff Pituch & Reece Williams We’ll kick things off with our “Satellite Games” trivia session where you can learn about the tools used in remote sensing. Then, join us as we crowd-source aa Earth observation + humanitarian action challenge and explore potential ways forward together, using your insights to help guide decisions for humanitarian organizations. ? https://lnkd.in/etDyAHYj

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month ? From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Latine community to the U.S. In honor of this time, we’re highlighting the impact of Hispanic changemakers who have left their mark both on Earth observation and space science.?? ? Explore the resources below to learn more about the pivotal role Latines have played in shaping history and discover new examples of accessibility in Earth observation exploration: ? ?? Watch: Astronaut Frank Rubio sends a special Hispanic Heritage Month message from space.? https://lnkd.in/gRHFN2pN ? ?? Browse: NASA’s gallery of influential Hispanic contributors to space science.? https://lnkd.in/g8_2wDSW ? ?? Listen: Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien hosts NASA’s event, “Hispanic Heritage: El Ayer y El Ma?ana” (The Past and the Future), discussing the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino, NASA’s impact on Hispanic-American culture, and the pioneering spirit of Latinos.? https://lnkd.in/g_uka8zU ? ?? Explore: Check out NASA’s podcast, “Universo Curioso de la NASA”, for cosmic discoveries in Spanish.? https://lnkd.in/eTZ4E3MP ? ??? Learn: Interested in remote sensing? The Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) offers tutorials in Spanish, in addition to English, French, and Portuguese. https://lnkd.in/gvNrC4CS ?