UN-SPIDER / ASAL / ZFL workshop organized in Algeria
To enhance the use of space technologies to contribute to prepare for, and respond in case of forest fires, UN-SPIDER, ASAL and ZFL joined forces to organize the UN-SPIDER/ASAL/ZFL Workshop "Space-based Solutions for forest fires in Algeria".
Registration now open: UN-SPIDER Bonn International Conference 2024
Addressing the pressing need to mitigate disaster risks, the conference will center on early warning systems for disasters, a crucial component in global efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable development goals.
UN-SPIDER / ECLAC / International Charter Training Course for Latin America
UN-SPIDER, ECLAC and the International Charter join forces to train participants from Latin America on the use of the ESA Charter Mapper.
APSCO International Workshop and Training Course in Istanbul
The Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) organized from 23 to 25 October 2023 the International Workshop on Aerospace Application of Earthquake Early Warning and Quick Response in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Sub-Forum on Disaster Prevention, Reduction and Relief inaugurated in Beijing, China
On 11 October 2023, high ranking authorities of the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People’s Republic of China, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and other organizations opened the Sub-Forum on Disaster Prevention, Reduction and Relief in Beijing
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