The AIR Centre’s Executive Director, Miguel Miranda, participated in the International Conference on Sustainable Fishing and Aquaculture (CIPAS 2025) in Luanda, Angola, showcasing the application of Copernicus Earth Observation data to enhance ocean monitoring and support fisheries operations in Angolan waters.
Organized by Angola’s Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources under the theme “Responsible Fishing and Sustainable Aquaculture: A Challenge, a Commitment, a Mission Uniting the Nation,” the two-day conference brought together national and international experts to foster dialogue on sustainable fisheries.
On November 5, Miguel Miranda presented “Integration of Copernicus Data into the INIPM Portal: Supporting Ocean Monitoring and Fisheries Operations” as part of the Science, Data and Ocean Monitoring panel. His presentation highlighted the AIR Centre’s collaboration with Angola’s National Institute of Fisheries and Marine Research (INIPM) to enhance ocean observation capabilities using advanced satellite data. He also promoted the sea state forecasting service supported by the AIR Centre, which provides real-time data on significant wave height, peak period, currents, temperature, salinity, and elevation for Angola’s coastal waters – essential parameters for safe and efficient fisheries operations. This service is now fully accessible via INIPM’s official portal.
By integrating Copernicus data into local monitoring systems, the AIR Centre is supporting Angola in strengthening its capacity for evidence-based fisheries management and ocean surveillance, bridging Earth Observation technology with practical applications for ocean sustainability.
The conference was opened by José de Lima Massano, Minister of State for Economic Coordination, who emphasized Angola’s commitment to the National Development Programme 2023-2027 and the National Strategy for the Sea of Angola 2030, aligning with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the African Integrated Maritime Strategy 2050.
The AIR Centre’s participation in CIPAS 2025 reinforces its commitment to supporting sustainable ocean management and fostering international collaboration in marine science across the Atlantic basin.
Networking Friday with Paulo Veiga (Minister of Maritime Economy, Cabo Verde)
On July 24th, 2020, 1-2 PM UTC, we will met Paulo Jorge Lima Veiga, Minister of Maritime Economy, Cabo Verde, who will discuss the development of the Maritime Economy in Cabo Verde and its role in the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery, namely the fisheries sector in Cabo Verde; the creation of Campus do Mar; the São Vicente Special Maritime Economic Zone Project, the transition process from Cape Verde to Blue Economy. Minister Paulo Veiga took office on 10 January 2020 after serving for two years as Assistant Secretary of State for Maritime Economy.
Networking Friday with DK Osseo-Asare (Penn State’s AESEDA)
On July 17th, 2020, 1-2 PM UTC, we had DK Osseo-Asare, Assistant Professor of Architecture and Engineering Design at the Stuckeman School, College of Arts and Architecture, Penn State. The moderator was Felipe Addor, adjunct professor and Director of the Interdisciplinary Nucleus for Social Development of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Nides/UFRJ).
CLOSED CALL in Radioastronomy
Open call for a researcher position with a doctorate in the scientific area of Astronomy and Space Sciences, to carry out studies, research and scientific development activities in the area of Radioastronomy and/or Space Situational Awareness (SSA). Deadline: 31 July 2020, 18h (GMT)