Discussion Platform: Science for Recovery and Sustainability

Uniting knowledge for a better future

Knowledge Exchange
The platform represents a groundbreaking initiative led by the University of Maryland (UMD) in partnership with prominent institutions and projects from the United States and Ukraine. Backed by NASA, the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and the Ministry of Education of Ukraine, it embodies a shared commitment to addressing pressing global and regional challenges.
Through a dynamic series of webinars and discussions, the platform serves as a hub for knowledge exchange, enabling participants to contribute their expertise and explore cutting-edge strategies for sustainability and recovery. Its flexible and adaptive structure ensures the inclusion of diverse topics and speakers from Ukraine and beyond, maintaining its relevance in an ever-changing global context.
These discussions will lay the groundwork for transformative educational initiatives, including the creation of Global Classroom courses, while fostering collaborative research projects that tackle critical issues in sustainability and resilience.

What’s in it for you?

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Cutting-edge Technologies

🌍 Cutting-edge technologies in action: from satellite monitoring to artificial intelligence.

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International Collaboration

🤝 Experienced scientists and young professionals shaping the future together.

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Knowledge for Everyone

🎓 Webinars, discussions, and real-world case studies.

Why does it matter?

Ukraine and the world are facing unprecedented challenges. This platform is where science, innovation, and collaboration come together to drive change. Together, we build a resilient future focused on society’s real needs.

How we work

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Every two weeks, we host webinars (1.5–2 hours) featuring presentations by leading experts and interactive discussions. Participants include scientists, students, business representatives, and government officials.

Upcoming Webinars

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Dr. Garik Gutman
NASA

Overview of multispectral satellite missions for land cover and land use monitoring, including applications in urban, forest and agriculture sectors

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Dr. Inbal Becker-Reshef
NASA Harvest, University of Maryland

Satellites for Agriculture: NASA Harvest for Global Food Security

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Dr. Nazar Kholod
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, PNNL

The Global Change Analysis Model (GCAM) and NEXUS Approach to Sustainability

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