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European Perspectives on Forest and Urban Ecosystem Restoration Shared at AIR Seminar

The Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) hosted a seminar on July 15, 2025, highlighting the ecosystem restoration efforts in Europe, particularly in forest ecosystems and urban environments. The event was held at the National Engineering Research Center for Geomatics and featured a keynote presentation by Prof. Stefan, a visiting scholar under the CAS President's International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI).

Jul 24, 2025

China's Xixia Imperial Tombs Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, Backed by Scientific Support

The Xixia Imperial Tombs in northwest China were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 11, 2025, during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris. This designation marks China's 60th World Heritage site and underscores the site's exceptional value in understanding the Tangut people, the Xixia Dynasty (Western Xia, 1038–1227), and the formation of China's unified multi-ethnic nation.

Jul 22, 2025

Digital Technologies Highlighted as Key to Sustainable Development of World Heritage Sites

A high-level side event titled "Digital Technologies for the Sustainable Development of World Heritage Sites" took place on July 12, 2025, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee. It was co-organized by the International Centre on Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage (HIST) under the auspices of UNESCO, the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT), Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation, and Tencent's Sustainable Social Value Organization.

Jul 17, 2025

Chengdu Declaration Unveiled at DBAR 2025 to Drive Digital Empowerment for Sustainable Development

The "Chengdu Declaration on Digital Empowerment for Sustainable Development: A Decade of Action" was officially released at the 9th Digital Belt and Road Conference (DBAR 2025), which recently concluded in Chengdu. The Declaration outlines a strategic vision to harness digital technologies to support the sustainable development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), aiming to build a more inclusive and resilient future.

Jul 09, 2025

AIR Holds Seminars Showcasing Advances in Remote Sensing for Climate and Health

The Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) hosted two seminars on June 12, 2025, highlighting applications of remote sensing and artificial intelligence to address critical challenges in urban climate resilience and environmental health. Two experts from France presented research to the scientists and students at the National Engineering Research Center for Geomatics.

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