SDGs
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2020 is the warmest year on record along with 2016
Year 2020 is now the warmest year on record, tying with 2016, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said. And,…
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Satellite data of 40 years show how fast Arctic sea ice is shrinking
A new study of 40 years of satellite data show that the Arctic sea ice cover is shrinking as the…
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84% of Earth’s land surface impacted by humans: Geospatial Conservation Annual Report
About 84% of Earth’s land surface is experiencing multiple human impacts, with 26% of the ecosystems in crisis stage where…
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Data barriers to spatial finance becoming more mainstream
A WWF-World Bank report has identified three “major data barriers” to spatial finance becoming more mainstream — lack of regular…
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Here’s why 2020 is the worst year so far in terms of Climate Change
If not for COVID-19, this would be the top news this year. 2020 could very well be the worst year…
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Call for abstracts: Victorian Spatial Showcase and eSummit
Two major annual events on the Victorian spatial calendar are joining forces and going online this November. The combined event…
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Google, FAO partner to launch tool to monitor environmental change
Google and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have partnered to launch a new tool that provides access to multidimensional maps and…
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China releases 2020 Report on Big Earth Data
The Chinese government released a report on “Big Earth Data in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals (2020)” on September 26, 2020…
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China’s zero carbon pledge is good news; but how good?
To live up to its zero carbon pledge, China needs to go beyond mere lip service. Also, without optimum engagement…
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UN agencies say international transport and supply chains key to COVID-19 recovery
The early responses to restrain the negative impacts of COVID-19 had operationally paralyzed the supply chain and all trade flow…
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