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Brussels Space Policy round Table: Cooperation vs Competition in Space Activities

Time and Duration
Registration Deadline: 
Thu, 16/05/2013
Venue City: 
Brussels
Basic Information
Date: 
21/05/2013
Venue: 
Brussels
Venue Country: 
Belgium
Event Organisers: 

SW Foundation

More Information Link: 
Brussels Space Policy Round Table
Language of event: 
English

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50.8421
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4.37123
Processed on May 15th 2013

United Nations/Pakistan International Workshop on Integrated Use of Space Technologies for Food and Water Security

Time and Duration
Registration Deadline: 
Mon, 28/01/2013
Venue City: 
Islamabad
Basic Information
Date: 
11/03/2013 - 15/03/2013
Venue Country: 
Pakistan
Event Organisers: 

UNOOSA and Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)

Co-organisers: 

Inter-Islamic Network on Space Science and Technology (ISNET)

More Information Link: 
UNOOSA
Language of event: 
English

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (OOSA) and the Government of Pakistan are jointly organizing the Workshop to promote the use of space technologies for the benefits of developing c

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33.7182
longitude: 
73.0605
Processed on Feb 11th 2013

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Togo

Agriculture is one of the main drivers of Togo’s economy, but the steep drop in global cotton prices in recent years dealt a blow to many farmers.

Processed on Sep 6th 2012

Senegal and Pakistan collaborate on Space-based Technology to cope with food crisis

Researchers at Senegal’s Centre for Ecological Monitoring (Centre de Suivi Ecologique, CSE), in Dakar, and the Inter-Islamic Network on Space Sciences and Technology (ISNET), based in Karachi

Publishing Information
Publishing Date: 
Thu, 02/08/2012 - 14:48
Read more: 
Science and Development Network
Processed on Aug 2nd 2012

Use space technology for food security: Former ISRO chief

India must embark on a “new evergreen revolution” with the extensive use of appropriate bio- and space technology inputs to ensure food security for all and enable the country to compet

Publishing Information
Publishing Date: 
Tue, 21/02/2012 - 16:46
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News Leaks India
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20.5937
longitude: 
78.9629
Processed on Feb 21st 2012

UN launches information system to boost disaster prevention, food security measures

The United Nations launched today an information system to improve and expand the exchange of weather, climate and water data, which can be used for disaster risk reduction, water management, food sec

Publishing Information
Publishing Date: 
Wed, 01/02/2012 - 15:57
Read more: 
UN News Centre
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46.1984
longitude: 
6.1423
Processed on Feb 1st 2012

Environment monitor launched at UNISWA

An earth satellite station for monitoring the environment has been launched at the University of Swaziland (UNISWA), Luyengo campus.

Publishing Information
Publishing Date: 
Thu, 14/07/2011 - 12:55
Read more: 
Swazi Observer
latitude: 
-26.5333
longitude: 
31.2333
Processed on Jul 14th 2011

SADC Regional Remote Sensing Unit (RRSU)

The SADC Regional Remote Sensing Unit (RRSU) is part of the Regional Food Security Programme.

Processed on Feb 5th 2010

Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET)

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) was established in 1985 by the USAID to improve the emergency response capability in Africa, disseminate information and increase food security.

Processed on Feb 3rd 2010