At the Connecting the World from the Skies Summit in Riyadh, Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of UNOOSA, discussed the importance of high-resolution satellite imagery for crisis management and climate change adaptation. She highlighted the need for better organization and data efficiency within the UN system, where multiple agencies often buy the same data.
Holla-Maini emphasized the role of new technologies like Starlink and the potential of OneWeb in enhancing connectivity for mission-critical UN operations.
She also noted the UN’s efforts to integrate satellite technologies into non-terrestrial networks and the importance of reliable service level agreements for effective operations.
