Thursday, January 20th, 2011
China is experiencing rapid and large scale urbanization—and the resulting local and global urban environmental challenges are unprecedented. The Chinese Government has fully recognized these challenges and various initiatives are being pursued to make urban growth more...
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
The Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) inked an agreement today forging ahead with their partnership to help develop Cambodia’s nascent mining sector. Read More
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
Offering space and logistical support for setting up of country’s first Geospatial Technology Park, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today invited the world leaders in the sector ‘to be part of the growth story of Gujarat.’
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will provide the satellite images of Sabarimala to the State Government for the infrastructure development of the area in a bid to prevent disasters such as Pulmedu stampede in...
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
'Resourcesat-2', an advanced remote sensing satellite, 'Youthsat', a participatory scientific mission with payloads from Russia and India and X-sat, Singapore's first indigenous satellite, would be launched on board PSLV C-16 in February, March and April, ISRO Chairman...
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
The Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region plans to increase its efforts to build a high-speed railway network providing another link with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is the region's biggest trading partner and export...
Monday, January 17th, 2011
The Food Security Atlas is aimed to contribute to a better understanding of the spatial patterns of food security, poverty and malnutrition in Nepal inorder to provide a solid basis for developing a comprehensive national food security...
Monday, January 17th, 2011
Certification for GIS technician - GIS education program is to undergo certification to be granted points needed to become a senior technician. Educational programs, seminars and workshops, working people are eligible. for the program at Rissho University....
Monday, January 17th, 2011
We know that groundwater management is critical to India's water, food and livelihood security. Groundwater supports more than 55% of our irrigation requirements, 85% of domestic requirements in rural areas and over 50% of requirements in urban...
Monday, January 17th, 2011
Hong Kong's interesting rock formations and natural landforms are numerous and easily accessible. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has launched its iPhone app to showcase various Geo-tour Routes in Hong Kong National Geopark. It's a free...
