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About the Course
Today large amount of satellite imagery and geospatial data collected from different sources is available at free of cost. Satellite imagery combined with power of Geographic information System can be a great tool for supporting environmental management, disasters, global climate change, natural resources, wildlife, land cover and many other applications.
Processing this vast amount of data in time and space efficient manner and deriving useful information and knowledge from data is one of the most challenging aspect of geospatial technology.
The candidates who want to participate in the course should be a student of final year undergraduate course or postgraduate course (any year). Technical/Scientific Staff of Central/State Government/Faculty/researchers at university/institutions are also eligible to apply for this course. Applications of participants have to be duly sponsored by university/institute and forwarded through coordinators from respective centres.
In 2023, Copernicus celebrated its 25th anniversary with events across Europe. The year marked significant achievements, including the integration of nine EU startups, the launch of the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (CDSE) for enhanced data accessibility, and the establishment of four Copernicus Thematic Hubs focusing on health, coastal areas, energy, and the Arctic.
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has released a report titled 'Global Drought Snapshot' at the COP28 climate talks in the UAE. The report highlights the severity of human-induced droughts, describing it as an unprecedented planetary emergency. Droughts, often unnoticed and silent, are identified as a hazard that claims numerous lives, causes substantial economic losses, and impacts various sectors of societies.
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Global warming, loss of biodiversity, food insecurity, pollution - the situation regarding the health of our planet is as serious as it is complex. Major global shocks have shown our vulnerability and set back the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The global community noticed that our collective problem-solving mechanisms do not match the pace or scale of the challenges we face. Today's complex, interconnected, and rapidly changing world requires a more effective multilateral system and strong inclusion of effective innovative tools.
In 2022, the European Union (EU) experienced the second-worst year for wildfires, with an area equivalent to Corsica being scorched, according to a report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC). This marks the third consecutive year of unprecedented wildfire events causing significant environmental and economic damage, along with tragic loss of life.
Looking to connect with other disaster risk reduction (DRR) experts working with Earth observations and capacity building? Check out the new EOTEC DevNet website!
Along with the latest capacity building events and resources, the site offers an online member platform where capacity building providers can network with peers to discuss technical questions, share resources, and promote their work.
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Rationale and Context
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), the Government of Costa Rica, and the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) are jointly organizing a conference to promote the use of space technology in water management to the benefit of developing countries.
The Conference will be held in San José, Costa Rica, from 7-10 May 2024, hosted by and with the support of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) on behalf of the Government of Costa Rica.
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The Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) was set up by the General Assembly in 1959 to govern the exploration and use of space for the benefit of all humanity: for peace, security and development.
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The Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) was set up by the General Assembly in 1959. Since its establishment, the Committee's membership has continued to expand.
