This e-learning course was created as part of the Earth Observation for Sustainable Development: Fragility, Conflict and Security project funded by the European Space Agency and aims to give a short but practical introduction to Geospatial Infomation Technology (GIT) in states affected by fragility, with a focus on remote sensing.
The Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has concluded preparations to unveil the Centre for Geospatial Information Science (CGIS), a research and teaching unit that will utilize computer software and tools such as geographic information systems among others, to gather information for use in mining, agriculture, urban planning and health care.
CGIS will provide training and consulting services in the area of geographic information system (GIS) and other remote aerial technology sensors to gather geographic information.
The United Nations (UN) Statistics Division and the World Bank have published a new guide aimed at supporting nations worldwide, in particular, developing nations, in better utilizing geospatial data in the decision-making process. The “Integrated Geospatial Information Framework”, launched on 24 July 2018, provides a strategic guide on establishing national geospatial information management processes and putting that information to use.
The Imaging and Geospatial Technology Forum (IGTF) is took place from 4 to 8 May 2015 in Florida, USA, to present new trends, products and general enhancements related to imaging and geospatial data.
The conference had already been held in past years but under the name of ASPRS annual conferences. This former denomination referred to the event organizer, the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).
DigitalGlobe organised this week, 27 to 29 April, the ENGAGE 2015 conference in London. It focused on the importance of geospatial information and tools to help overcome challenges.
This event brought together professionals from the earth observation field and representatives of some of the world’s most eminent organisations across energy, mining, environment, agriculture, global development organisations and location based services,.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is the primary source of geospatial intelligence for the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Intelligence Community. NGA provides geospatial intelligence, in support of U.S. national security and defense, as well as disaster relief. (NGA, 18.12.2014)
The UN-SPIDER Regional Support Office in Nepal, ICIMOD, reached an agreement with the Asian Institute of Technology and Management to mainstream the development of geospatial applications.
Recognizing geospatial information as an essential resource that supports the economic, social and environmental interests, the Survey Department of Sri Lanka has recently received a Cabinet approval to build the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). The goal is to provide and integrate geographically-referenced data and make it easily accessible in a user-friendly online portal.
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IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society and the IGARSS 2013 Local Organising Committee invites leading scientists, engineers and educators from diverse disciplines that make up the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Community to Melbourne, Australia for IGARSS 2013. The Committee also hopes to attract new delegates from the Asia-Pacific and Oceania regions. The conference will be offering a world class technical program encompassing traditional IGARSS topics and new topics reflecting the theme of the 2013 Conference, "Building a Sustainable Earth through Remote Sensing".
This is event is available for participation on an ongoing basis
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The growing global interest in spatial information in all sectors calls for properly qualified personnel. Through providing appropriate training, this course meets the increasing demand to acquire, process and utilize geo-information data. Building and managing spatial databases and performing analysis by using tools embedded in GIS and database management systems (DBMS) are core activities in this course.
This course is designed particularly for staff responsible for implementing geographical information production at national and regional agencies, local authorities and private companies.
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Date:
22/04/2013 to 14/07/2013
Registration Deadline:
Fri, 01/03/2013
Venue:
ITC Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation of the University of Twente
Venue City:
Twente
Event Organisers:
ITC Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation of the University of Twente
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