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Fada, August 24 to 31, 2025

AdaptWAP project follow-up mission in Burkina Faso

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The Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) strengthens its strategic partnership with Eritrea

Eritrea, September 17, 2025

The Sahara…

L’OSS à la 10ᵉ édition de la Semaine Nationale de l’Eau en Côte d’Ivoire

Abidjan, 17 septembre 2025

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Official Launch of the Readiness Eritrea Project to Strengthen the Country’s Climate Commitment

Asmara, September 15 to 18, 2025

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Implementation of the Partnership Agreement between OSS and the Libyan Authority for Grain Production: GMES North Africa services supporting the monitoring of agricultural campaigns, September 17, 2025.

Tunis, September 17, 2025.

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Our focus areas

The OSS mission is to support its African member countries in the sustainable management of their natural resources in a particularly disadvantageous climate change context .

Biodiversity

Preserve biodiversity, restore ecosystems, strengthen resilience

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Climate

Strengthening resilience to climate change

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Water

Ensuring water security and regional cooperation

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Land

Combating desertification, restoring land

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Our tools

Afrik-ENCA

A methodology applied in six African countries, representing a first step for the development of an Ecosystem…

WAP Complex MR-EWS

A tool that helps anticipate and manage risks related to drought, floods, wildfires, and human–wildlife conflicts in…

MISLAND

An integrated land degradation monitoring system that harnesses Earth Observation data to deliver information, raise…

MISBAR

A monitoring and control system for irrigated areas, built on high-resolution spatial data, designed to provide…

Turning Methane into Opportunity

Supporting economic growth and addressing the climate crisis is a dual challenge that Africa’s oil and gas sector is facing. Methane is one of the most potent drivers of climate change...

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