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Saturday, August 20th, 2011

REDD Methodology Modules Workshop and Webinar

The Avoided Deforestation Partners REDD Methodology Modules were approved under the VCS in December last year.  A number of projects around the world are now applying the modules, with the first VCS project using the modules recently registered in Belize. To further help project developers, Winrock International has produced a guidance document to support the use

Saturday, August 20th, 2011

Developing Linkages to Preserve Biodiversity

International biodiversity law, while exhibiting a high degree of institutional development, is both fragmented and ineffective at preventing mass extinction. Recognizing that fragmentation can undermine regulatory efforts, a number of scholars have advocated greater institutional linkage leading to a more unified legal structure as a path to improving effectiveness, in the context of biodiversity law

Saturday, August 20th, 2011

Int’l Land Systems and Anhui Agriculture Commission Sign MOU

International Land Systems (ILS), Inc., now a company of Thomson Reuters, and the Anhui Agriculture Commission today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to further develop a rural land registration and mapping program for Anhui Province. The memorandum comes immediately after concluding a successful United States Trade and Development Agency-funded technical assistance pilot.

Saturday, August 20th, 2011

Applanix 2011 Airborne User Group Meeting Registration

You are invited to attend our 2011 Airborne User Group Meeting being held Nov 1 – 3, in Toronto at the Toronto Rogers Centre / Renaissance Hotel. This meeting will focus on Advanced Product Training as well as on the latest developments in georeferencing technology, and will include special information sessions on:

Friday, August 19th, 2011

Garmin Brings Power to the People with Vector

Garmin International Inc. announced the unveiling of Vector – a high-precision pedal based power meter – designed for cyclists, by cyclists. Vector is the lightest weight direct measurement power meter on the market, and designed for quick installation, portability, and ease-of-use. Taking only minutes to install, Vector provides accurate and reliable power data and uniquely

Friday, August 19th, 2011

GEO 2012-2015 Work Plan

When GEO developed the 2009-2011 Work Plan three years ago, it adopted an activity-driven approach to structuring its work. This involved identifying existing activities and organizing them into Overarching Tasks. As the conclusion of the 10-Year Implementation Plan comes into view, the focus needs to shift to ensuring that the 2015 Strategic Targets are fully

Friday, August 19th, 2011

Meteosat Satellite Series Supplies Three Decades of Climate Data

On 16 August 1981, the Meteosat-2 geostationary weather satellite began operationally to supply data relevant for climate monitoring. The imager on Meteosat-2 and subsequent satellites in the series has now provided 30 years of data, which are archived in and accessible from the EUMETSAT Data Centre. Read More

Friday, August 19th, 2011

Rogers Launches Sensor-Loaded Smart Home Monitoring System

Rogers Communications have launched a security system that lets home owners control appliances and thermostats remotely using their smartphones. The service was launched in Ontario on Wednesday by the vice-president and general manager of Rogers Smart Home Monitoring, Ian Pattinson. Read More

Friday, August 19th, 2011

GE Unveils Platinum LEED-Certified Data Center

GE Appliances & Lighting today announced the opening of a revolutionary new data center at its Louisville, Ky., Appliance Park headquarters. GE approached the design, construction and operation of this facility with the intent of reducing data center energy consumption and lowering environmental impact, while providing tremendous computing power to support major product and infrastructure

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

PCI Awarded Contract by RapidEye for its GeoImaging Accelerator Technology

PCI Geomatics, a world leading developer of geo‐imaging software and systems, has announced it was awarded a contract and has successfully delivered a GeoImaging Accelerator (GXL) Satellite processing system to RapidEye, based in Germany. The contract represents a major win for PCI Geomatics as it continues to develop and implement leading edge high speed technology