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🔔 Did you know? A 24-hour warning before a hazardous event can reduce economic losses by 30%.🔔    Over the past 50 years, weather, climate, and water-related hazards have been responsible for half of all documented disasters all over the globe (WMO, 2024). Alarmingly, the number of natural disasters has surged five-fold during this time—yet only 50% of countries currently have access to early warning systems - EWS.     But what makes an early warning system truly effective?According to the World Meteorological Organization (2017) and the Climate Resilience Alliance (2024), an effective EWS includes the following 4 components:    🌐 Risk Knowledge: Understanding hazards, vulnerabilities, and risk exposure.  🌐 Monitoring & Warning: Observing, analysing, and issuing timely alerts.  🌐 Dissemination & Communication: Ensuring warnings are accessible, actionable, and understood by all.  🌐 Response Capability: Developing plans or allocating resources.    As water-related hazards grow more frequent and intense, BWI is stepping up to empower individuals, communities, and organizations to face these challenges head-on. BWI's own early warning system aims to enhance preparedness and minimize impacts by providing timely, actionable insights.     🎥Curious about how it works? We invite you to explore its features and capabilities in this short video: https://lnkd.in/emP4SFzG.   #EarlyWarningSystems #DisasterPreparedness #ClimateAction #WaterHazards #CommunityResilience #SustainableFuture #RiskReduction #WeatherSafety 

We’re pleased to welcome Pascal Cauquil to our team as a Ground Segment Engineer. With over 25 years of experience in space systems, Pascal brings a wealth of expertise to BWI and will be instrumental in advancing our upstream goals. We’re eager to see the impact of his extensive knowledge and contributions. He holds a strong academic foundation in Mathematics and Computer Modelling from University Paul Sabatier (Toulouse, France), along with more than 25 years of admirable professional experience. Over his career, Pascal has held several key roles in Earth Observation projects, including Software Engineer, CTO, French Mission Center Designer, and Back-end Product Owner for the SWOT product distribution center. At BWI, Pascal will lead ground segment design and architecture for spatial and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) projects. He’ll bridge the gap between payload data acquisition and our web portal, where products are generated thanks to our processing chains.   Beyond his impressive professional background, Pascal is a passionate photographer, an avid climber, and an enthusiastic salsa and bachata dancer.   We’re excited for all that Pascal will accomplish with us. Welcome to the team, Pascal! 👏 #bwi #sustainability #bluer #hydrology #startup #team #france #groundsegmentengineering #newspace

📖 What is the Role of River Discharge Forecasting in Flood Prevention? 📖 River discharge forecasting is a vital tool in the fight against flooding. Accurate forecasting of water flow levels helps communities prepare and mitigate the devastating impacts of floods. For this reason, our blog post explores this critical topic with analysis and thought-provoking case studies from: 💧 France 💧 South Asia 💧 Senegal 💧 Sri Lanka, Panama, and Vietnam 🔗 You can read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eGVQXpyM 💡Nations investing in robust forecasting systems have saved countless lives and billions in flood-related damages. For example, a 2024 report by the French Ministry of Ecology reveals that flood prevention efforts in France have prevented nearly €20 billion in damages over the past decade. A significant portion of these savings is attributed to advancements in river discharge forecasting, showcasing the importance of continued innovation and investment in this area. #BWI #Hydrology #FloodForecasting #riverdischarge #forecastingsystems #Water #Eau #Hydrologie

📢 Notre équipe est arrivée au Salon des Maires et des Collectivités à Paris !📢 C’est avec grand plaisir que nous vous accueillons dès aujourd’hui sur notre 💧 Stand H56, Pavillon 3 💧. Venez nous rencontrer pour échanger sur vos besoins et vos enjeux en matière de gestion des risques et pour découvrir nos solutions hydrologiques innovantes, telles que :  • Prévisions de débit des rivières jusqu'à 10 jours à l'avance,  • Prévisions de la hauteur des rivières jusqu'à 10 jours à l'avance,  • Système d'alerte précoce pour accompagner les municipalités dans leur préparation face aux inondations et sécheresses. 🙏 Nous tenons également à remercier chaleureusement Thomas Cordeau, Responsable de Projets - Territoires & Prévention chez MAIF, pour notre intervention commune intitulée : « Prévenir les risques d’inondations dans les collectivités locales : l’apport des prévisions hydrologiques ». Ce fut un véritable plaisir d’échanger sur des solutions concrètes pour les collectivités locales. 🤝 À très vite sur notre stand ! 🤝 #salondesmaires #salondesmairesdeparis #paris #portedeversailles #salondesmairesdeparis2024 #accélération #hydrology #water #eau #hydrologie #bwi

💧This week's performance report evaluates the effectiveness of BWI's discharge forecast model for the Tarn River, with a particular emphasis on the Countal outlet in southern France.💧 🔍 How did our model perform?  Our discharge forecast model records a high overall performance, with an NNSE of 0.72. 🌟 What does a high NNSE mean?  A high model testing performance (NNSE = 0.72) indicates that the model's forecasts closely align with the observed data. The well-simulated baseflow can prove valuable for water resource management, early warning systems, and planning of critical flood prevention infrastructures. Although the model successfully forecasted flood occurrence, it underestimated the peak flow, as seen in March 2024. This discrepancy may stem from limited weather data resolution and a shorter model training period. The estimated hydrograph also shows a faster recession of peak flows than observed. As more data and data sources become available, accuracy in extreme flow forecasting and hydrograph recession rates should improve. 🔍 Explore the performance report below. #Hydrology #ClimateChange #BWI #RiverDischarge #VirtualStations #PerformanceReport #BasinDigitization #WaterManagement #AI #Innovation #Tarn #France

We’re thrilled to welcome Alexandre Vilardell to BWI as our new Image Processing Engineer! With seven years of professional experience, Alexandre brings extensive expertise to our team and will be instrumental in advancing our image-processing goals. He holds a Master’s degree in Image Processing from University Paul Sabatier (Toulouse, France), equipping him with a strong academic foundation to support his practical skills. At BWI, Alexandre will tackle a range of responsibilities spanning back-end and front-end development, as well as machine learning model implementation. His work will be central to our mission of delivering high-quality water data insights, particularly through analyzing satellite images to assess water quality. Driven by a passion for learning and a commitment to making a positive impact, Alexandre is ready to support the BWI team from our Toulouse office. We can’t wait to see all that Alexandre will accomplish. Welcome aboard, Alexandre! 👏 #bwi #sustainability #bluer #hydrology #startup #team #france #imageprocessing

🇫🇷📢  Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que BWI participera en tant qu'exposant et intervenant au Salon des Maires et des Collectivités qui se tiendra à Paris du 19 au 21 novembre 2024 ! Avec plus de 1 200 exposants et 60 000 visiteurs attendus, cet événement de premier plan offrira une plateforme inestimable pour un dialogue collaboratif et des solutions de pointe en matière de gouvernance locale et d'innovation dans les services publics. BWI présentera ses services hydrologiques innovants, tels que les prévisions de débit des rivières jusqu'à 10 jours à l'avance, récemment complétés par un système d'alerte précoce visant à soutenir les municipalités dans la préparation aux événements météorologiques extrêmes tels que les inondations et les sécheresses. Rejoignez notre Table Ronde  Thème : « Prévoir les débits des rivières pour anticiper les négociations entre préleveurs d’eau »  📅 Date : 19 novembre 2024  🕒 Heure : 13h30 - 14h15  📍 Lieu : “Atmosphère Résilience agricole et alimentaire” – Pavillon 2    Les représentants de BWI se réjouissent déjà de vous accueillir au :  💧 Stand H56, Pavillon 3 💧 👉 Plus d'informations : https://lnkd.in/ezhk7apB *** 📢 We are thrilled to announce that BWI will be exhibiting and speaking at the upcoming Salon des Maires et des Collectivités in Paris from November 19-21, 2024! With over 1,200 exhibitors and 60,000 visitors expected, this premier event will provide an invaluable platform for collaborative dialogue and cutting-edge solutions for local governance and public service innovation.    BWI will showcase innovative hydrological services, such as river discharge forecasts leading up to 10 days in advance, which have been recently complemented by an early warning system aiming to support municipalities in preparing for extreme weather events such as floods and droughts. Join Our Roundtable  Topic: “Forecasting river discharge to anticipate negotiations between water users”  📅 Date: November 19, 2024  🕒 Time: 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM  📍 Location: “Atmosphère Résilience agricole et alimentaire” – Pavillon 2   BWI representatives are already looking forward to welcoming you at:   💧 Booth H56, Pavillon 3💧    👉 More information : https://lnkd.in/ezhk7apB #salondesmaires #salondesmairesdeparis #paris #portedeversailles #salondesmairesdeparis2024 #accélération #hydrology #water #eau #hydrologie #bwi

📖 Curious about the rivers that flow through Sri Lanka? 🌍 Dive into BWI's blog post on Sri Lanka's hydrology, exploring the island’s major rivers and their essential role in sustaining local ecosystems. Discover the unique river basins of Sri Lanka, often called the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” or the “Teardrop of India”. Learn how these rivers have supported a hydraulic civilization with origins dating back to the 5th century B.C., and uncover their: 💧 significance, 💧 distinct features, 💧 and the challenges they face. 🔗 Read more to gain a deeper understanding of their role in the island’s water cycle and familiarize yourself with key water statistics: https://lnkd.in/ehRevAjf 🌍 #SriLanka #Hydrology #RiverBasins #Conservation #IndianOcean #Biodiversity #Water #EnvironmentalProtection #Geography #WaterResources #SustainableLandUse #ClimateChange #SriLankaRivers #Ecosystems #BWI #WeekendRead

💧In this week's performance report, we assess the effectiveness of BWI’s discharge forecast model for the Bourbre River with the outlet at Vernay, located in southeastern France in the Isère department.💧   🔍 How did our model perform?  Our discharge prediction model records a high overall performance, with an NNSE of 0.73.   🌟 What does a high NNSE mean?  A high model testing performance (NNSE = 0.73) indicates that the model's forecasts closely align with the observed data. The well-simulated baseflow and flood detection, which could be enhanced with higher resolution of meteorological data, can prove valuable for water resource management, early warning systems, and planning of critical flood prevention infrastructures. As the model incorporates more detailed meteorological data, its ability to forecast and identify flood events will improve.   🔍Take a look at the performance report below and dive deeper for a detailed explanation of our validation metrics in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/ejEneXtz   #Hydrology #ClimateChange #BWI #RiverDischarge #VirtualStations #PerformanceReport #BasinDigitization #WaterManagement #AI #Innovation #Isère #LaBourbre #France

Please join us in welcoming Lucas Consigny to the BWI team! Lucas, a talented final-year Cybersecurity and Computer Science student from E.I.S.T.I Pau in France, joined us as a Junior DevOps and Software Developer in September 2024. In his role, Lucas will collaborate with our product development team to build, scale, and secure our tech infrastructure, focusing on enhancing our application portal and supporting both front-end and back-end development. He brings valuable experience in web development and IT support, as well as a global perspective from an exchange semester in South Korea. With a passion for technology, nature, and community, Lucas is ready to make a meaningful impact on our mission to tackle critical water management challenges. We’re excited to see all he’ll accomplish with us. Welcome aboard, Lucas! 👏 #bwi #sustainability #bluer #hydrology #startup #team #france #devops #computerscience  #CYTech