Equatorial Advantage: Why the Tropics Are Key to Unlocking Climate Intelligence

The tropics are Earth’s climate powerhouse, yet we often overlook them in global monitoring. This session explores how better observations from low-latitude regions can sharpen forecasts, predict extreme weather, and improve disaster response. In short: ignoring the tropics is ignoring the engine of our planet’s climate.

Moderator

Erick LANSARD

Professor (Practice), School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Singapore

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Speakers

Miles BALLESTAR

Co-Founder, Owner, and Chief Innovation, iONTEK Power Solutions Corporation

Philippines

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Matias CAMPOS

CEO & Founder, Astralintu Space Technologies

Ecuador

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Aimable GAHIGI

Director General, Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Rwanda

Abdi FIDAR

Ag. Director, IGAD Climate Prediction & Applications Centre (ICPAC)

Kenya

Madin MASEEH

Founder & President, Maldives Space Research Organization (MSRO)

Maldives

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Aboubakar Mambimba NDJOUNGUI

Director General, Gabonese Agency for Space Studies and Observations (AGEOS)

Gabon