AIRCAS Strengthens Regional Cooperation through Academic Exchanges in Thailand

A delegation from the Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (AIRCAS), carried out a series of academic exchange activities in Thailand, focusing on technical cooperation and partnership building. The team participated in the 17th Asia-Oceania Group on Earth Observations (AOGEO) Symposium and visited the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) for in-depth discussions on regional collaboration.

The 17th AOGEO Symposium, held in Bangkok from October 15 to 17 under the theme "Envisioning Earth Intelligence Across Boundaries: Accelerating Impact in the Asia-Oceania Region", brought together more than 300 experts and scholars in Earth observation. Representatives from 12 countries, including China, Japan, and Australia, presented national reports highlighting technological progress and application practices, fostering an efficient platform for regional cooperation. 

At the symposium, Prof. LIU Qinhuo of AIRCAS and Prof. Alfredo Huete of the University of Technology Sydney co-chaired the special session of Task Group 7 (TG7): Environmental Monitoring and Protection (EMP). Conducted in a hybrid "offline + online" format, the session featured nine expert presentations from China, Australia, Pakistan, and ADPC on advances in eco-environmental monitoring and mechanisms for regional collaboration. The session reviewed TG7's achievements, outlined future priorities, and strengthened cooperative momentum.

TG7 has made several landmark contributions, including the establishment of the Asia-Oceania Environmental Monitoring Platform (AOEM) — a unified framework providing regional technical support for environmental monitoring. It also developed the first global land cover products based on China's 16-meter-resolution satellite data, offering core datasets for ecological assessment and resource management. Additionally, TG7's ecosystem mapping work under the IUCN framework contributed key technical inputs to the GEO Ecosystem Atlas.

During the visit, Prof. Liu and his team met with ADPC representatives to explore joint initiatives on land cover monitoring, air pollution control, water resource management, and disaster early warning. Both sides agreed to establish a long-term cooperation platform for data sharing, joint research, and coordinated disaster risk reduction.

These exchanges mark an important step in expanding AIRCAS's international collaboration network and aligning technological innovation with regional needs. Looking ahead, AIRCAS will continue advancing the vision of "Earth Intelligence for All", enhancing data quality, deepening regional cooperation, and contributing scientific support to ecological protection, disaster response, and sustainable development across the Asia-Oceania region.

The delegation visits the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center  in Thailand. (Image by AIR)

The delegation participates in the 17th Asia-Oceania Group on Earth Observations (AOGEO) Symposium. (Image by AIR)