Centre Universitaire de Recherche et d'Application en Télédétection

CURAT is a highly specialized institute within the Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny that pioneering the use of space technologies for sustainable development in West Africa. The center specializes in remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and geomatics. By capturing and analyzing satellite imagery, CURAT provides a bird's-eye view of environmental changes, urban sprawl, and natural resource distribution across the region.The practical applications of CURAT’s research are extensive, ranging from mapping deforestation and tracking bushfires to monitoring water levels in major river basins and predicting agricultural yields. The institute functions as both a research center and a technical consultancy for government ministries, urban planners, and environmental agencies. Through its postgraduate programs, CURAT trains engineers and researchers to utilize geospatial data to solve complex environmental and developmental challenges.