MOBVEC

MOBVEC was featured on the renowned conference 23rd European Society for Vector Ecology Conference- ESOVE 2024 (https://lnkd.in/eqP_BiZY). The ESOVE conference is an international congress recognized by the medical and veterinary entomology communities. This was an unique opportunity to show MOBVEC to specialists from all over Europe and beyond, working on different aspects of arthropod-borne pathogens and vector species. This conference highlighted the need for collaborative, multisectoral and transdisciplinary research for surveillance, warning, and innovative vector and pest control.

The MOBVEC smart-trap asset VECTRACK has been validated in an independent study conducted in Italy. Check out the peer-review publication: https://lnkd.in/dSqvnZTy

The MOBVEC smart-trap asset VECTRACK has been validated in an independent study conducted in Brazil. Check out the peer-review publication: https://lnkd.in/dXBaZmSg

Lessons from the first EO Summit The EO Summit tries to differentiate from other EO events by being user-centric instead of provider-centric, and application-focused instead of technology-focused. One of the major discussion points on stage centre around the fact that adoption is taken so (too) long. EO firms wait too long until potential clients understand what they’re doing. They should go out there and actively look for solutions, be specific and make clients understand their return on investment when investing in EO. With more and more regulations around climate change, biodiversity and nature preservation there should be enough push EO towards commercial ground. Applications like those developed in MOBVEC also rely on EO. These type of conferences help us to have a 360° view on the actual state of the EO sector in and outside of Europe. https://lnkd.in/eavzjq9P

III Jornadas de Cultura Científica y Ciencia Ciudadana del CSIC The CSIC participated in the roundtable on citizen science at the III Jornadas de Cultura Científica y Ciencia Ciudadana del CSIC, organized in Madrid. During the session, Mosquito Alert was discussed, including its achievements and how it operates, as well as the advantages and challenges of citizen science from the perspective of academic administrations. https://lnkd.in/dVKhYm5G

Webinar – Citizen Science: An Effective Tool for the Surveillance and Control of Medically Important Arthropods The CSIC participated in the online seminar for students of the Master’s in Tropical Parasitic Diseases. The webinar was titled “Citizen Science: An Effective Tool for the Surveillance and Control of Medically Important Arthropods,” offered by the Vector Diptera Working Group (DIVER) of the Spanish Society of Parasitology (SOCEPA). During the seminar, the Mosquito Alert citizen science platform was explained. https://lnkd.in/dwkAis8Y

Webinar – Citizen Science in Environmental Observations and Health Research Participation in the webinar that explored innovative engagement strategies within Citizen Science initiatives and the impactful use of Mobile Applications, in collaboration with the OneAquaHealth project and Wise Angle Consulting S.L. During this event, Mosquito Alert was presented along with the results obtained in early detection of invasive species and the study of human-mosquito interactions. https://lnkd.in/grfsAvdV

European Civil Protection Forum The forum is the key event for the civil protection community. A hub for knowledge exchange, collaboration and networking among stakeholders involved in European civil protection. The Forum aims to address key policy and operational questions, inspire future developments in the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), and generate networks and opportunities for collaboration in the field of disaster risk management. The event is organised biennially by the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), and is expected to bring together more than 1,500 stakeholders including governments, local, national, and regional civil protection authorities, first responders, EU institutions, the scientific community, and the private sector. https://lnkd.in/eEYMfeRJ

Nazka Mapps joins the first CLMS General Assembly On 3-5 June 2024, the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) held its 1st General Assembly. This event was a follow-on of the annual Copernicus Land User Events which were held in 2022 and 2023. As Nazka and MOBVEC heavily rely on Copernicus services in their maps, this was again a very relevant conference to stay up to date with current evolvements of the products and future prospects. https://lnkd.in/dFkisbUZ

Sociedad Española Sanidad Ambiental We are advancing towards key dates to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals set in the 2030 Agenda, facing challenges and developing new strategies that are supported by continuous technological development. In this sense, the motto that has been defined for this congress is: “Environmental health in a world of open data.” In the different scientific sessions, current and future problems of environmental health will be addressed from this perspective. In a globalized world, in which environmental determinants are also globalized, its management with new evidence, digital tools and new management strategies that involve governments, scientific societies, social agents, citizens… is necessary to successfully address the different aspects. related to environmental health. We are opening ourselves to the future and there is no better location to view it than Malaga, a city that has known how to evolve without losing the essence that its ancient history has transmitted to it. With an extensive scientific program and cultural offer, we hope to have your presence and participation on May 15, 16 and 17, 2024. https://lnkd.in/d38aVVmD