Jara Villanueva
@jaravillanueva.bsky.social
Space & Geospatial Engineer / Lead of Center for Sustainability & Resilience at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) / Founder of geo4us.com
I advocate the use of space technology for underserved communities.
🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/jaravillanueva
I advocate the use of space technology for underserved communities.
🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/jaravillanueva
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Our publication is now up! 🌾🛰️🩷
“A new FAO-UNOOSA Report aims to inform and guide an array of experts and #policy makers on the various intersections of #space technology and #farming, #forestry and #land-use management as well as #climate and #environmental trends.”
tinyurl.com/2smzb7ff
“A new FAO-UNOOSA Report aims to inform and guide an array of experts and #policy makers on the various intersections of #space technology and #farming, #forestry and #land-use management as well as #climate and #environmental trends.”
tinyurl.com/2smzb7ff
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The traditional end of year collab between @esa.int , @eumetsat.int, @wmo-global.bsky.social and me.
I love making these pics...MTGsending back beautiful data as always! 😍
These four are 06UTC on: 19/12, 22/09, 21/06 and 20/03
Nice seeing how the sunlight moves around our planet during the year.
I love making these pics...MTGsending back beautiful data as always! 😍
These four are 06UTC on: 19/12, 22/09, 21/06 and 20/03
Nice seeing how the sunlight moves around our planet during the year.
December 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The traditional end of year collab between @esa.int , @eumetsat.int, @wmo-global.bsky.social and me.
I love making these pics...MTGsending back beautiful data as always! 😍
These four are 06UTC on: 19/12, 22/09, 21/06 and 20/03
Nice seeing how the sunlight moves around our planet during the year.
I love making these pics...MTGsending back beautiful data as always! 😍
These four are 06UTC on: 19/12, 22/09, 21/06 and 20/03
Nice seeing how the sunlight moves around our planet during the year.
Opportunity for all #EO data providers ( space agencies & commercial space companies) to contribute to @fao.org and UNOOSA’s work on satellite to product mapping for food security.
Questionnaire link: forms.office.com/e/Z33VaBknzC
#gischat #remotesensing #geospatial #earthobservation #space 🛰️
Questionnaire link: forms.office.com/e/Z33VaBknzC
#gischat #remotesensing #geospatial #earthobservation #space 🛰️
December 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Opportunity for all #EO data providers ( space agencies & commercial space companies) to contribute to @fao.org and UNOOSA’s work on satellite to product mapping for food security.
Questionnaire link: forms.office.com/e/Z33VaBknzC
#gischat #remotesensing #geospatial #earthobservation #space 🛰️
Questionnaire link: forms.office.com/e/Z33VaBknzC
#gischat #remotesensing #geospatial #earthobservation #space 🛰️
DeepMind’s AI/ AGI evolution
A realization of its potential danger when used in security and defense, an attempt to solve the folding protein problem, and the open ended question of how to govern it.
youtu.be/d95J8yzvjbQ?...
A realization of its potential danger when used in security and defense, an attempt to solve the folding protein problem, and the open ended question of how to govern it.
youtu.be/d95J8yzvjbQ?...
The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection
YouTube video by Google DeepMind
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
DeepMind’s AI/ AGI evolution
A realization of its potential danger when used in security and defense, an attempt to solve the folding protein problem, and the open ended question of how to govern it.
youtu.be/d95J8yzvjbQ?...
A realization of its potential danger when used in security and defense, an attempt to solve the folding protein problem, and the open ended question of how to govern it.
youtu.be/d95J8yzvjbQ?...
Reposted by Jara Villanueva
Today I learned that NASA has a collection of free ebooks that can be downloaded as pdfs or ebub format.
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
Science e-Books - NASA Science
From Earth and the other planets in our solar system, to supermassive black holes and the distant galaxies that contain them, explore NASA science and imagery through our library of e-books.
science.nasa.gov
December 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Today I learned that NASA has a collection of free ebooks that can be downloaded as pdfs or ebub format.
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
AquaCropPlotter : Tool for visualizing and analyzing aquacrop simulation
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
December 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
AquaCropPlotter : Tool for visualizing and analyzing aquacrop simulation
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
#Opendata
Global Renewables Watch
github.com/microsoft/gl...
a global temporal dataset of commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) farms and onshore wind turbines, derived from high-resolution satellite imagery analyzed quarterly from the fourth quarter of 2017 to the second quarter of 2024
Global Renewables Watch
github.com/microsoft/gl...
a global temporal dataset of commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) farms and onshore wind turbines, derived from high-resolution satellite imagery analyzed quarterly from the fourth quarter of 2017 to the second quarter of 2024
GitHub - microsoft/global-renewables-watch
Contribute to microsoft/global-renewables-watch development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
#Opendata
Global Renewables Watch
github.com/microsoft/gl...
a global temporal dataset of commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) farms and onshore wind turbines, derived from high-resolution satellite imagery analyzed quarterly from the fourth quarter of 2017 to the second quarter of 2024
Global Renewables Watch
github.com/microsoft/gl...
a global temporal dataset of commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) farms and onshore wind turbines, derived from high-resolution satellite imagery analyzed quarterly from the fourth quarter of 2017 to the second quarter of 2024
Reposted by Jara Villanueva
22.1 billion euros subscribed.
A record.
A first.
And a clear message that Europe is serious about space and that @esa.int is the agency it trusts to deliver.
A historic Ministerial. A united Europe. A stronger ESA.
www.esa.int/About_Us/Cor...
A record.
A first.
And a clear message that Europe is serious about space and that @esa.int is the agency it trusts to deliver.
A historic Ministerial. A united Europe. A stronger ESA.
www.esa.int/About_Us/Cor...
ESA Member States commit to largest contributions at Ministerial
The largest contributions in the history of the European Space Agency, €22.1 bn, have been approved at its Council meeting at Ministerial level in Bremen, ...
www.esa.int
November 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
22.1 billion euros subscribed.
A record.
A first.
And a clear message that Europe is serious about space and that @esa.int is the agency it trusts to deliver.
A historic Ministerial. A united Europe. A stronger ESA.
www.esa.int/About_Us/Cor...
A record.
A first.
And a clear message that Europe is serious about space and that @esa.int is the agency it trusts to deliver.
A historic Ministerial. A united Europe. A stronger ESA.
www.esa.int/About_Us/Cor...
Reposted by Jara Villanueva
Disasters have inflicted an estimated $3.26 trillion in agricultural losses worldwide over the past 33 years – roughly 4% of global agricultural GDP – according to a new @FAO.org report.
Read more: buff.ly/VsMFQAE
Download your copy: buff.ly/H5WLV1g
#DisasterRiskReduction #COP30
Read more: buff.ly/VsMFQAE
Download your copy: buff.ly/H5WLV1g
#DisasterRiskReduction #COP30
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Disasters have inflicted an estimated $3.26 trillion in agricultural losses worldwide over the past 33 years – roughly 4% of global agricultural GDP – according to a new @FAO.org report.
Read more: buff.ly/VsMFQAE
Download your copy: buff.ly/H5WLV1g
#DisasterRiskReduction #COP30
Read more: buff.ly/VsMFQAE
Download your copy: buff.ly/H5WLV1g
#DisasterRiskReduction #COP30
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🚨It’s live!
The @FAO.org Climate Change Knowledge Hub is your one-stop shop for climate knowledge at the nexus of food, agriculture, and the environment.
Discover +800 resources and tools today ➡️ bit.ly/49Du8vu
#ClimateAction #AgrifoodSystems #ClimateFinance #COP30
The @FAO.org Climate Change Knowledge Hub is your one-stop shop for climate knowledge at the nexus of food, agriculture, and the environment.
Discover +800 resources and tools today ➡️ bit.ly/49Du8vu
#ClimateAction #AgrifoodSystems #ClimateFinance #COP30
November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
🚨It’s live!
The @FAO.org Climate Change Knowledge Hub is your one-stop shop for climate knowledge at the nexus of food, agriculture, and the environment.
Discover +800 resources and tools today ➡️ bit.ly/49Du8vu
#ClimateAction #AgrifoodSystems #ClimateFinance #COP30
The @FAO.org Climate Change Knowledge Hub is your one-stop shop for climate knowledge at the nexus of food, agriculture, and the environment.
Discover +800 resources and tools today ➡️ bit.ly/49Du8vu
#ClimateAction #AgrifoodSystems #ClimateFinance #COP30
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🌊 Why launch another sea-level satellite? To build resilience, we need to know how sea level is changing, and why.
Satellites such as #Copernicus Sentinel-6B, set to launch on 17 November, are helping us uncover what’s driving sea-level change.
www.esa.int/Applications...
Satellites such as #Copernicus Sentinel-6B, set to launch on 17 November, are helping us uncover what’s driving sea-level change.
www.esa.int/Applications...
November 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🌊 Why launch another sea-level satellite? To build resilience, we need to know how sea level is changing, and why.
Satellites such as #Copernicus Sentinel-6B, set to launch on 17 November, are helping us uncover what’s driving sea-level change.
www.esa.int/Applications...
Satellites such as #Copernicus Sentinel-6B, set to launch on 17 November, are helping us uncover what’s driving sea-level change.
www.esa.int/Applications...
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The best thing about the #30DayMapChallenge other than seeing nice map designs is discovering lots of #opendata sources.
My favorite find so far:
Dinosaur database 🦖
paleobiodb.org/classic
My favorite find so far:
Dinosaur database 🦖
paleobiodb.org/classic
PBDB Main Menu
paleobiodb.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The best thing about the #30DayMapChallenge other than seeing nice map designs is discovering lots of #opendata sources.
My favorite find so far:
Dinosaur database 🦖
paleobiodb.org/classic
My favorite find so far:
Dinosaur database 🦖
paleobiodb.org/classic
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
October 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
October 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Thread for #SpaceSustainability
Key environmental indicators for space
gnosisnetwork.org/key-environm...
Key environmental indicators for space
gnosisnetwork.org/key-environm...
Key Environmental Indicators for Space | GNOSIS Network
Please note: All the resources provided here are for open access and information sharing. They may be shared or cited with appropriate acknowledgement of the source, but must not be altered or presented in a misleading context.
gnosisnetwork.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Thread for #SpaceSustainability
Key environmental indicators for space
gnosisnetwork.org/key-environm...
Key environmental indicators for space
gnosisnetwork.org/key-environm...
Hyperspectral Imaging Open Ecosystem
Web site created using create-react-app
hsi.yale.edu
August 25, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Reposted by Jara Villanueva
🚀 We are in a time of global transformation in space.
Do you want to be a part of it?
Applications are now open for the Roy Gibson Fellowship on Space Policy!
🗓️ Apply by 30 September ➡️ www.espi.or.at/roy-gibson-f...
Do you want to be a part of it?
Applications are now open for the Roy Gibson Fellowship on Space Policy!
🗓️ Apply by 30 September ➡️ www.espi.or.at/roy-gibson-f...
August 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🚀 We are in a time of global transformation in space.
Do you want to be a part of it?
Applications are now open for the Roy Gibson Fellowship on Space Policy!
🗓️ Apply by 30 September ➡️ www.espi.or.at/roy-gibson-f...
Do you want to be a part of it?
Applications are now open for the Roy Gibson Fellowship on Space Policy!
🗓️ Apply by 30 September ➡️ www.espi.or.at/roy-gibson-f...
Call to all #women in #geospatial and #earthobservation! 🛰️ 🌍
Réseau (www.reseauconsulting.com ) presents an incredible opportunity to have a conversation with the United Nations - Deputy Secretary General - Ms. Amina J. Mohammed. See you there!
#gischat #gis #UN #remotesensing #eo #eochat
Réseau (www.reseauconsulting.com ) presents an incredible opportunity to have a conversation with the United Nations - Deputy Secretary General - Ms. Amina J. Mohammed. See you there!
#gischat #gis #UN #remotesensing #eo #eochat
August 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Call to all #women in #geospatial and #earthobservation! 🛰️ 🌍
Réseau (www.reseauconsulting.com ) presents an incredible opportunity to have a conversation with the United Nations - Deputy Secretary General - Ms. Amina J. Mohammed. See you there!
#gischat #gis #UN #remotesensing #eo #eochat
Réseau (www.reseauconsulting.com ) presents an incredible opportunity to have a conversation with the United Nations - Deputy Secretary General - Ms. Amina J. Mohammed. See you there!
#gischat #gis #UN #remotesensing #eo #eochat
🚨 Applications are now open!
We are excited to announce that the @geospatialwomen.bsky.social Mentorship Programme is now accepting applications for our 25/26 cohort, open until 7th September!
🔗 Interested? Apply here: lnkd.in/ek7veWdG
#gischat #remotesensing #geospatial #eo #gis #mentorship
We are excited to announce that the @geospatialwomen.bsky.social Mentorship Programme is now accepting applications for our 25/26 cohort, open until 7th September!
🔗 Interested? Apply here: lnkd.in/ek7veWdG
#gischat #remotesensing #geospatial #eo #gis #mentorship
August 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🚨 Applications are now open!
We are excited to announce that the @geospatialwomen.bsky.social Mentorship Programme is now accepting applications for our 25/26 cohort, open until 7th September!
🔗 Interested? Apply here: lnkd.in/ek7veWdG
#gischat #remotesensing #geospatial #eo #gis #mentorship
We are excited to announce that the @geospatialwomen.bsky.social Mentorship Programme is now accepting applications for our 25/26 cohort, open until 7th September!
🔗 Interested? Apply here: lnkd.in/ek7veWdG
#gischat #remotesensing #geospatial #eo #gis #mentorship
Reposted by Jara Villanueva
Prof. David Ortega at Michigan State University calls the new third edition of Food Policy in the United States "an indispensable resource for my graduate food policy course and anyone looking to engage with and influence the food policy landscape."
www.routledge.com/Food-Policy-...
www.routledge.com/Food-Policy-...
Food Policy in the United States: An Introduction
This third edition of Food Policy in the United States offers a timely update to the leading textbook dedicated to all aspects of food policy in the United States.
This book begins with the economic i...
www.routledge.com
July 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Prof. David Ortega at Michigan State University calls the new third edition of Food Policy in the United States "an indispensable resource for my graduate food policy course and anyone looking to engage with and influence the food policy landscape."
www.routledge.com/Food-Policy-...
www.routledge.com/Food-Policy-...
Reposted by Jara Villanueva
🚀 Visualizing Planet’s Tanager Hyperspectral Data in 3D! 🌍🛰️
Create an interactive image cube to explore the internal structure of all 426 spectral bands captured by Planet’s Tanager mission
📓 Notebook example: hypercoast.org/examples/tan...
💻 GitHub: github.com/opengeos/Hyp...
Create an interactive image cube to explore the internal structure of all 426 spectral bands captured by Planet’s Tanager mission
📓 Notebook example: hypercoast.org/examples/tan...
💻 GitHub: github.com/opengeos/Hyp...
July 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
🚀 Visualizing Planet’s Tanager Hyperspectral Data in 3D! 🌍🛰️
Create an interactive image cube to explore the internal structure of all 426 spectral bands captured by Planet’s Tanager mission
📓 Notebook example: hypercoast.org/examples/tan...
💻 GitHub: github.com/opengeos/Hyp...
Create an interactive image cube to explore the internal structure of all 426 spectral bands captured by Planet’s Tanager mission
📓 Notebook example: hypercoast.org/examples/tan...
💻 GitHub: github.com/opengeos/Hyp...
Incredibly honored to be even just nominated, let alone selected as a #WomenInTech Global Leadership Award finalist alongside these inspiring women! This time I represent the #space capacity building efforts that we do in GEO4US - excited to meet new connections in the ceremony next week! ⭐️
June 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Incredibly honored to be even just nominated, let alone selected as a #WomenInTech Global Leadership Award finalist alongside these inspiring women! This time I represent the #space capacity building efforts that we do in GEO4US - excited to meet new connections in the ceremony next week! ⭐️