International

AIR, Udayana University Sign MoU to Advance Remote Sensing and Environmental Research

On February 28, 2025, the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Indonesia's Udayana University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant milestone in their collaboration on aerospace and environmental research.

Mar 12, 2025

UNESCO Endorses Digital Sustainable Development Goals Programme as Part of Science Decade Initiative

On February 28, 2025, Lidia Brito, UNESCO's Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, officially announced the endorsement of the Digital Sustainable Development Goals Programme (DSP) as a recognized program under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD).

Mar 10, 2025

Fourth Arctic Science Cooperation Forum Convenes in Monaco to Address Climate Challenges

Monaco, February 4–5, 2025 — The Fourth Arctic Science Cooperation Forum (AASCO), coordinated by the University of Helsinki, was held in Monaco, bringing together over 80 experts from nearly 20 countries, international organizations, and global initiatives. The event underscores the urgency of addressing Arctic climate challenges.

Feb 21, 2025

CBAS Delegation Attends Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue and 3rd ISC General Assembly

The 3rd ISC General Assembly commenced on January 29. Prof. Guo Huadong, Director-general of the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS), attended the ISC Fellows meeting, where he discussed the establishment of an ISC Fellowship "think tank."

Feb 18, 2025

China, Europe Collaborate to Advance Climate Action and Biodiversity Conservation Through Earth Observation

The Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) hosted a launch and review meeting for the China-European Union flagship research project, "Integrated Monitoring for Climate Action and Biodiversity Conversation Using Earth Observation" on January 14, 2025, in Beijing. This ambitious project aims to build a transnational observation network that brings together satellite, aerial, and ground-based monitoring systems. The goal is to pool efforts to address climate change while also protecting biodiversity, highlighting the strong connection between these two critical global challenges.

Jan 20, 2025