Digital technologies are increasingly being used not only to monitor changes at heritage sites, but also to identify patterns, assess risks and support predictive modeling for disaster prevention and climate adaptation, experts said at the 5th Huangshan Dialogue, held in Huangshan, Anhui province, on May 31 and June 1.

The 5th Huangshan Dialogue on UNESCO-designated Sites and Sustainable Development was held from May 31 to June 1, 2026, in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China. The event brought together more than 200 participants from 35 countries and regions and 18 international organizations to explore how digital and intelligent technologies can advance the conservation, management, and sustainable development of UNESCO-designated sites.

The fifth Huangshan Dialogue on UNESCO-designated Sites and Sustainable Development kicked off in Huangshan, Anhui Province yesterday. Participants discussed how to use emerging technologies to help better protect cultural and natural heritage while supporting sustainable development. Our reporter Zhu Zhu has more.

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) has named Prof. GUO Huadong of the Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (AIRCAS) as the 2026 recipient of the IAF Hall of Fame Award, recognizing his lifelong contributions to space-borne Earth observation, Digital Earth science, and the use of space technology to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 2nd Symposium on Enhancing Integrated Monitoring of Climate Change and Biodiversity with Environmental and Earth Observation was held from March 20 to 22, 2026, in Wuyishan City, Fujian Province. The event was jointly hosted by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (AIRCAS) and the People's Government of Wuyishan City, and undertaken by Fujian Aerospace Carbon Technology Group Co., Ltd.

On 11 March 2026, an international expert workshop titled "Integrating Earth Observation and Citizen Science to Support SDG 15 Progress Reporting" brought together leading researchers and practitioners to explore innovative approaches for monitoring Sustainable Development Goal 15 – Life on Land.