2nd Ukrainian Conference on Earth Observations

24 May 2010, 6:12pm

2nd Ukrainian Conference on Earth Observations for Sustainable Development and Security
GEO/GMES - Ukraine
14-17 June 2010
Kyiv, Ukraine

The Conference represents the perfect opportunity to demonstrate the latest innovations, achievements and practical results in the area of space information technologies. Goal of the Conference is to discuss the prospects of aero- and space-born data utilization for natural resources management, sustainable development and security in course of GEOSS, GMES, INSPIRE activities and establishment of the Ukrainian
segment of GEOSS (GEO-UA system).

International researchers and experts interested in Earth observation data application will have the opportunity to present and discuss results and ideas with focus on the following areas:

· Disaster reduction: flooding, forest and field fires, water, air and soil pollution;

· Understanding and adapting to climate variability and change;

· Management and protection of ecosystems;

· Sustainable agriculture;

· Sea and ocean problems.

- UN-SPIDER related Special Session (Workshop) will be held during the conference.

Further information and registration forms will be published as soon as they are available.

geoss-conf-2010.ikd.kiev.ua/index.php?la…

Geo: International