Mallon is excited to announce a new project aimed at mitigating climate change risks in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region of Nepal. This Earth Observation (EO) Clinic project will leverage satellite data to assess and address hazards like landslides, floods, and glacial lake outbursts.
This new project is the third EO Clinic project that Mallon has been appointed to. Previous projects saw us studying the impact of COVID–19 on agricultural practices in Moldova (2020) and assessing the potential of gum and resin–bearing tree species in Ethiopia (2022).
What is the EO Clinic?
Established by the European Space Agency (ESA), the EO Clinic is a rapid response service designed for small–scale and exploratory applications of EO data to support various International Development projects and activities.
Composed of “on–call” consortia of pre–qualified EO service providers and remote sensing experts from ESA member states, the EO Clinic offers assistance across multiple thematic areas. Mallon serves as an expert in agricultural research.
New Project Requirements
Due to significant variations in its altitude, the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is highly vulnerable to climate change. Rising temperatures pose major risks to the area, which can result in a loss of cloud cover and precipitation. This can lead to glacier melt, flooding, and reduced snow cover.
This project aims to perform a detailed analysis of multi–hazard risks such as landslides, floods, and glacial lake eruptions in Nepal. The research’s output will help enhance the Nepalese government’s capacity to carry out risk assessments in key river basins. The Asian Development Bank requested support for this project from the EO Clinic.
The project is structured into four services. A team from Mallon will work on Service 4: Online Geoportal, with our consortium partners working on the other services.
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