Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development is the leading international institute for sustainable mountain development and expertise on the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region. The Headquarters are in Kathmandu, Nepal. ICIMOD is a dynamic regional intergovernmental organisation with a growing circle of stakeholders. Its mission is to contribute to the reduction of the scientific uncertainty around
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
The National School of Geographical Sciences opens its doors Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 9h to 16h. On this occasion, meet students and teachers at the school who will answer all your questions about the subjects taught at ENSG, the courses offered and admission requirements. Read More
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
The Ministers of Education and Research of the Nordic states (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) and the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) have met to discuss present and future co-operation in the fields of education and research. Read More
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Britain could save up to £30bn over the next decade on infrastructure spending if it improves project planning, commissioning and procurement, a Government report has found. A study published on Tuesday by Infrastructure UK, an offshoot of the Treasury, estimates that the cost of building power, water and transport schemes could be cut by at
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Japan Broadcasting Association Web site reported that the Japanese Geographical Survey Institute is based on satellite images, there is a dispute between Japan and Russia under the “northern territories” topography, to map out the local version of topographic map. Appear on topographic maps reflect the new buildings and roads, some new information. reported previously, due to
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
The NSDI has come to be seen as the technology, policies, criteria, standards and people necessary to promote geospatial data sharing throughout all levels of government, the private and non-profit sectors, and academia. It provides a base or structure of practices and relationships among data producers and users that facilitates data sharing and use. It
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
The launch of Russia’s new-generation Glonass-K satellite has been postponed until 2011, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. The satellite atop a Soyuz-2.1.b carrier rocket was to blast off from the Plesetsk Space Center on December 28. “Preparations have not been completed for the ground complex to navigate the Glonass-K spacecraft,” the ministry’s statement said. Read More
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Corporate Geo-Informatics realises the strategic value of geographic information and is committed to managing it as a corporate resource. The unit uses its geographic information systems (GIS) and associated resources to improve the quality of its products, to streamline its processes and to improve services. The unit provides geographic feature maps and detailed information, including
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
Subject to award of individual projects from April 2011, Grontmij consulting services and technical advice to deliver the £ 1.5 billion (€ 1.77 billion) investment capital comprising of Northumbrian Water to help achieve. The activities range from feasibility studies and design activities to support commissioning. Here the expertise of civil engineering, process specialists and Meica * Grontmij
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
Turkey still lacks a road map or target for increasing energy efficiency in buildings, Orhan Turan, board chairman of the Turkish Building Material Producers Association, or İMSAD, said Monday. A delegation from İMSAD visited Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan in Ankara to present an incentive report about the energy efficiency in buildings. Read More
