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China launches research center to help UN meet sustainable development goals
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has launched a research center to use and share earth observation data to help the world meet the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sep 07, 2021
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China Launches Home-grown Aeronautic Remote-sensing System
BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) -- China's new aeronautic system for conducting detailed observations and monitoring of Earth's surface passed its final acceptance stage on Thursday and is now formally in operation.
Jul 23, 2021
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Space Tech to Monitor World Heritage Sites Focus of UN Event
A side event of the 44th Session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee was held on Monday focusing on the adoption of space technology on the monitoring and conservation of World Heritage Sites.
Jul 22, 2021
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HIST Holds 9th Governing Board Meeting
The Governing Board of the International Centre on Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage (HIST) held its 9rd board meeting on June 23 via video link.
Jul 07, 2021
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Meet Jiangxi on Cultural and Natural Heritage Day
The International Centre on Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage (HIST) has an image gallery on natural and cultural heritage sites of Jiangxi Province to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, which falls on June 12.
Jun 12, 2021
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Scientists Aim for Global Mechanism to Tame Disasters
The Chinese scientific community will enhance cooperation with international peers in establishing a global mechanism to assess and mitigate natural disaster risks, thus promoting a safer and more sustainable world, experts said on Tuesday.
Jun 11, 2021
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CAS Scientists Contribute to UNEP "Measuring Progress" Report
A report "Measuring Progress: Environment and the SDGs" was released online by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on May 22, the International Day of Biological Diversity.
Jun 10, 2021
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12th China Satellite Navigation Conference & Expo Held in Nanchang
The 12th China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC 2021), accompanied with the 12th China Satellite Navigation Expo, was held in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province on May 26, 2021.
Jun 05, 2021
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Human Activity Proven Main Factor of China's Methane Emissions: Study
BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have developed a comprehensive inventory of methane emissions and found that human activity is the largest contributor.
May 22, 2021
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Virtual Tour of Sceneries across China from Space
On the 11th year of China Tourism Day, scientists from the International Centre on Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage (HIST) under the auspices of UNESCO, and the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) present images of some well-known sceneries of China captured by GF satellites. Let's take a virtual tour of China guided by the unique "eyes" from space.
May 19, 2021
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China Releases Benchmark Dataset for Millions of Fine-grained Object Recognition in High-Resolution Remote Sensing Imagery
A high-resolution satellite imaging dataset containing millions of fine-grained objects (FAIR1M) has been launched to promote the development of remote sensing image interpretation technology, according to the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences.
May 10, 2021
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Rivers of China from Space
China designated April 24 as Space Day in 2016 to mark the anniversary of the country's first satellite launch, Dongfanghong-1 in 1970. Since then, China has achieved multiple milestones in space.
Apr 25, 2021
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Satellite Images Show Wetlands of China
The World Earth Day, which falls on April 22 every year, is a global campaign specially set up for world environmental protection, aiming at raising people's awareness of existing environmental problems, mobilizing people to participate in environmental protection campaigns, and improving the overall environment of the Earth through green and low-carbon life.
Apr 22, 2021
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