How satellites can solve Africa's eco-challenges, from deforestation to illegal mining
Digital Earth Africa will use satellite imagery to tell a new story of how Africa’s land has changed over the past 30 years. Image: NASA
Anne Marie Engtoft Larsen
Knowledge Lead, Science and Technology Studies, World Economic Forum GenevaNicholas Davis
Professor of Practice, Thunderbird School of Global Management and Visiting Professor in Cybersecurity, UCL Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy
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