Geospatial information for sustainable food systems

Events

INTRODUCTION 
In June 2024, the Working Group on Legal Aspects of Space Resource Activities had agreed that an event would be held in Luxembourg during the Space Resources Week entitled "Expert meeting collecting preliminary inputs for consideration at the international...

The meeting aims to showcase the practical benefits of using the GAEZ dataset and vegetation indices for preparing spatially aggregated crop yield and yield gap data at national and sub-national levels. This involves leveraging remote sensing technologies to collect spatially...

61st session of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee
From 29 January 2024 to 09 February 2024

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. The Committee...

In recent years, the importance of accurate and up-to-date land cover information has become increasingly evident, especially in countries like Somalia that are grappling with environmental challenges, resource management, and sustainable development. Recognizing the critical role of geospatial technology in...

The FAO and Business Finland are organizing a hybrid event at COP28 on December 11, 2023, titled "AgroAdapt: Cultivate the Future." The event, held at the Finland Pavilion, showcases a serious game, AgroAdapt, designed to address climate change challenges in...