Monitoring Small Scale Gold Mining (Galamsey) in Ghana: SERVIR West Africa: Data Science Exchange 23

🌍 Dive into SERVIR West Africa's pioneering research on the extensive environmental damage caused by Galamsey (Artisanal Gold Mining) activities in Ghana. As the Galamsey phenomenon grows, so do the challenges tied to environmental and socio-economic impacts, from river pollution to forest degradation.
They intend to use Planet NICFI Monthly mosaic along with Ancillary datasets like settlements, roads, and legal concessions and UNET model architecture to precisely map the active and abandoned mining sites as well as polluted rivers.
There is potential for partnership with SERVIR Amazonia for broader efforts in environmental monitoring and rehabilitation.
👉 Why Watch?
Learn about the groundbreaking application of deep learning in detecting and monitoring Galamsey activities.
Understand how precise mapping can guide reforestation and community well-being efforts.
Stay updated on collaborative opportunities between SERVIR hubs to combat environmental challenges.
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