Azercosmos and Esri Global, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the purpose of which is to explore the use of geographic information solutions in research and educational initiatives in Azerbaijan.
As mentioned in the MoU, Esri has donated software licenses for the provision of GIS software to Baku Engineering University, Baku State University, and the Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Additionally, Azercosmos and the Ministry of Agriculture have signed an MoU on expanding their joint cooperation.
Under the terms of the agreement, satellite imagery and spatial technologies will be used to create a comprehensive map delineating the various crops cultivated within the country’s active agricultural regions. Additionally, a digital map will be generated to facilitate the ongoing updates of geographic data concerning pivot irrigation systems.
The primary objective is to evaluate the impact of climate change on agriculture by leveraging satellite imagery as part of broader efforts to mitigate climate change effects.