Frontiers Forum Deep Dive series

A Digital Twin of Earth’s water cycle: progress and promise

29 May 2024 | 16:00-17:30 CEST

Renowned researchers will take a deep dive into the groundbreaking Digital Twin Earth Hydrology Platform — exploring how it can enhance flood and landslide prediction and optimize water resource management in the face of climate change.

Speakers

  • Luca Brocca

    Dr Luca Brocca

    National Research Council, Italy

  • Giriraj Amarnath

    Dr Giriraj Amarnath

    International Water Management Institute, Sri Lanka

Mapping the future of water resources with high-resolution Earth observations

Discover how the Digital Twin Earth (DTE) Hydrology Platform, funded by the European Space Agency, uses next-generation satellite data to create groundbreaking virtual replicas of the terrestrial water cycle. 

This complimentary, interactive event builds on a Frontiers in Science lead article showcasing the unprecedented resolution and accuracy of DTE models for the Mediterranean Basin. The speakers will discuss steps for expanding these to a global scale, and their applications in enhancing flood and landslide protection and optimizing water resource management.

Session program

A digital twin of Earth’s terrestrial water cycle | Introduction

Modeling

Charting a path forward

The role of AI

Audience Q&A