FAO and Google join forces to strengthen the role of technology for sustainable development
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Google Maps and FAO have agreed to work closely together to make geospatial tracking and mapping products more accessible, providing a high-technology assist to countries tackling climate change and much greater capacity to experts developing forest and land-use policies.
Moderator, Enrique Yeves, Director, Office for Corporate Communication, FAO.
10.00 – 10.10: Opening remarks
José Graziano da Silva, Director-General, FAO
10.10 – 10.20: Global Impact Projects led by Google Earth Outreach
Rebecca Moore, Director, Google Earth, Earth Engine & Earth Outreach
10.20 – 10.35: Google Earth Engine Overview and Case Studies
David Thau, Developer Relations, Google Earth Engine & Google Earth Outreach
10.35 – 10.50: Google Earth Outreach Projects using Other Technologies
Brian Sullivan, Program Manager, Google Ocean & Earth Outreach
10.50 – 11.00: Improving Forest Monitoring Capacities in Developing Countries
Danilo Mollicone, Forestry Officer, FAO
11.00 – 11.10: Controlling Desert Locusts Outbreaks through Google Earth Engine
Keith Cressman, Senior Agricultural Officer, FAO
11.10 – 11.25: Questions & Answers
11.25 – 11.30: Final Remarks
René Castro Salazar, Assistant Director-General, Forestry Department, FAO
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