Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman said he believes “most of Gualeguaychú citizens agree with our environmental plan” to monitor the River Uruguay, which he considered “a major step in the right direction.” Indirectly replying to the recent frustration voiced by some of the Gualeguaychú assembly members unhappy with the bilateral plan to monitor the waters, Mr.
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
SANTIAGO TIMES – Starting December, scientists from the Biomar Foundation will use GPS (Global Positioning System) to follow the movements of humpback whales in protected marine area Francisco Coloane, in the Magellan Strait. The whales are to be monitored for 12 months. Read More
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Certification provides small and community landowners with a means to access higher value markets; for customers to reward the achievement of social and environmental outcomes and; for project sponsors to ensure outcomes are consistent with social and environmental expectations.The application of certification remains problematic because of costs associated with implementation and ongoing compliance. Internationally attempts
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
In the past year, events like the Haiti earthquake, the BP oil spill and the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina have reminded us that we are all vulnerable to disasters. This September, National Preparedness Month reminds us that we all have a role to play in making our communities, neighborhoods, businesses and families prepared for those
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, today signed the collaboration agreement with Taiwan GIS Center (TGIC) for a long-term partnership in promoting the development of geospatial technologies and applications. TGIC is a significant staff sector under the Council for Economic Planning and Development, the Executive Yuan. In charge of
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Gazetteer specialists Aligned Assets are pleased to announce that both their upcoming BS7666 training courses and November’s Gazetteer Best Practice Day, ‘One Wales – One Voice’ have been accredited by the AGI (Association for Geographic Information). Attendance at either event will see the awarding of four AGI CPD points, which help those aiming to become
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
BALTIC REPORTS – In an effort to bring down power prices and increase carbon-free energy production, Estonia may get a underwater pump hydroelectricity plant along its northern coast. The plant which will be about 200 m below water and produce 300 mw of electricity, although the Ministry of Economy is questioning the need for such large power
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
ICIMOD – ICIMOD has taken up rapid response mapping for the flood affected areas in three provinces with the support from Sentinel-Asia partners and the request received from UN-SPIDER SpaceAid to support SUPARCO, Pakistan. A wide range of flood products focusing on different aspects of flood impact have been generated on a daily basis to support
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
ECONOMIST – IN A remote corner of Bahia state, in north-eastern Brazil, a vast new farm is springing out of the dry bush. Thirty years ago eucalyptus and pine were planted in this part of the cerrado (Brazil’s savannah). Native shrubs later reclaimed some of it. Now every field tells the story of a transformation. Read More
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Heads of state, private sector leaders and agricultural experts are arriving in Ghana for the inaugural African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF). Meetings between more than 800 senior government and corporate leaders, members of the international donor community and farming groups will pave the way for new investment and policy initiatives. Kofi Annan, Chair of the AGRF will
