Global witness: Lessons from a UN space internship

06 December 2019
by Erik Meis
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A Sentinel’s Eyes on Earth
“It’s inspiring to see the potential of satellite-based Earth observation, and how researchers and policymakers can work together to mitigate the damage caused by these weather events.”

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Erik Meis
About the Author
Erik Meis is a graduate of the MSc. in Public Policy and Human Development at United Nations University / Maastricht University. Having specialised in Risk & Vulnerability, he went on to become a Geographic information System and Remote Sensing Intern at the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs in Bonn, Germany.

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