The webinar will take place on 22 April 2025 at 15:00 (CET) via Zoom. It is co-organised by International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO), Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in partnership with National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE).
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need to combine traditional in-situ monitoring networks with cutting-edge satellite-based Earth observation technologies. In-situ monitoring provides precise, localized data, while satellites offer unparalleled spatial coverage and the ability to monitor remote or inaccessible areas. Together, these tools create a powerful synergy, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of water resource assessments. This integration is particularly critical for initiatives such as the CNES SWOT Program (Surface Water and Ocean Topography), or collaborative efforts like the INBO & WMO Task Force on Satellite Monitoring and the One Water Vision Initiative, launched at the One Water Summit in Riyadh in December 2024. This webinar will explore how a combination of in-situ and satellite monitoring can provide effective tools and services for basin managers and improve the resilience and sustainable management of water resources.
