Monday, July 19th, 2010
The Collaborative Partnership on Forests and the Government of Mexico, through the National Forestry Commission, are pleased to announce that registration for Forest Day 4 is now open. Forest day …is a global platform for anyone with an interest in forests and climate change to come together and exchange their views.… brings together outstanding thinkers, speakers
Monday, July 19th, 2010
T-Systems, under the patronage of the European Space Agency (ESA), award the GMES Masters prize for the best idea in line with the international innovation contest ‘European Satellite Navigation Competition 2010’. Companies and innovators anywhere in the world are welcome to participate. The two organisations are looking for business models for the European Earth observation
Monday, July 19th, 2010
With the sixteenth consecutively successful launch of India’s smaller rocket, the country’s space programme is poised to take a huge leap, by soon launching Indian astronauts in space on an Indian rocket launched from Indian soil, so it seems no dream is too big for India in space.
Monday, July 19th, 2010
Complete solution for the provision and publication of spatial data in the context of INSPIRE Conformity to the specifications of the INSPIRE implementing rules and the Technical Guidance Documents Harmonization of individual source databases to INSPIRE Annex Themes using FME-based Spatial ETL processes. Read More
Monday, July 19th, 2010
Semiconductor manufacturer Integrated Device Technology, Inc. has unveiled its first product for the smart grid industry: metering integrated circuits (ICs) for smart meters. The new IDT solutions improve the performance of smart meters. Read More
Monday, July 19th, 2010
Abstract Submissions close on Wednesday 1st September 2010http://eblast.arinex.com.au/eblasts/view/20100623_abstract_submission_reminderDon’t miss out on the opportunity to take part in the program for the 34th International Symposium for Remote Sensing of the Environment. Submissions are open for oral presentations, poster presentations and plenary sessions (by invitation only). For detailed information on abstract submission guidelines, themes, and to download
Monday, July 19th, 2010
WWAP and UN-Habitat have released a joint Briefing Note ‘Water for sustainable urban human settlements’ highlighting critical water challenges related to today’s unprecedented urban expansion – from providing access to basic services to ensuring environmental and human security. The paper, produced 16 June 2010, provides urban mayors, leaders and high-level decision makers with concrete policy
Monday, July 19th, 2010
A 5-day short course on the “World History of Water Management” will be offered in September 2010, drawing both on historical experiences from different parts of the world and on experts from the International Water History Association (IWHA) and the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID). Many of the experts are involved in the
Monday, July 19th, 2010
Plans to connect inner London hospitals via underground ‘medi rail’ network centred on a major blood bank and medical transport hub have won the inaugural Foster + Partners Prize, presented to the Architecture Association School’s Diploma student whose portfolio best addresses the themes of sustainability and infrastructure. The new award, created this year, will be
Monday, July 19th, 2010
Leading spatial information and technology solutions provider, NGIS Australia, has become an associate member of the pioneering Rapid Prototyping, Development and Evaluation (RPDE) Program – a joint venture between the Australian Department of Defence and other industry partners. The RPDE program combines Defence Force knowledge and experience with key industry partner resources and expertise, in
