International

11th International Symposium on Digital Earth Held in Florence, Italy

The 11th International Symposium on Digital Earth jointly with the 20th Anniversary of Digital Earth symposium series were held in Florence, Italy on September 24, 2019. The four-day event was hosted by the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE) and was co-organized by the National Research Council of Italy together with the European Commission - Joint Research Centre.

Oct 10, 2019

China Releases Documents on Cooperation with UN, Sustainable Development

UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mission attending the 74th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly released Thursday four documents on China's cooperation with the UN and its action and progress in climate change and sustainable development.

Sep 28, 2019

International Workshop on BeiDou Technology and Applications Kicks off in Beijing

The 2019 International Training Workshop on BeiDou Technology and its Applications in the Belt and Road Countries and Regions kicked off in Beijing on September 17.The 2019 International Training Workshop on BeiDou Technology and its Applications in the Belt and Road Countries and Regions kicked off in Beijing on September 17.

Sep 28, 2019

China Hands over Zimbabwe's Arable Land Distribution Data in Scientific Research Cooperation

HARARE, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) handed over an arable land distribution data product here on Thursday to Zimbabwe, as the two countries are strengthening scientific cooperation to boost food security in the southern African country.The product, co-developed by the CAS, China's top scientific and technological institution, and the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), contains high-precision data which will help Zimbabwe address challenges of agriculture productivity and climate change.

Sep 06, 2019

Chinese Academy Takes Step to Bolster Agriculture in Zambia

LUSAKA, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) handed over a high-definition cropland distribution dataset to Zambia on Thursday, aiming to help the southern African nation develop its agriculture sector.The Zambia National Fine Resolution Cropland Data Layer provides nationwide close to real-time cropland data and up to a 10-meter resolution ratio, according to CAS.

Jun 21, 2019