Einar BJØRGO

United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) • Director

Einar Bjørgo is Director of the Division for Satellite Analysis and Applied Research at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Manager of United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT). He joined the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 1999 working on integrating new technological solutions into its operations, with special focus on use of satellite imagery. In 2002 he joined UNOSAT and has in this capacity ensured satellite image analysis is made timely available in support to humanitarian relief, sustainable development, environment, climate services, peace & security, human rights and international law, all key components of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through UNOSAT knowledge-transfer mechanisms he also supports beneficiaries from UN Member States, regional organizations, sister agencies and NGOs with training and capacity development on geo-spatial technologies. As of January 2018, he also oversees UNITAR’s Strategic Implementation of the 2030 Agenda Unit with a focus on integrated policy development, data and innovation in support of strengthening capacities of UN member states. He is part of the Scientific Advisory Board at the Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court.

Events

The Global Space Conference on Climate Change 2023

23 May-25 May 2023

Oslo, Norway

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