Friday, October 1, 2010

Youth meet on earth observation, Himalayan climate change

Kathmandu, October 1 - A six-day youth forum, ‘Empowering Youth with Earth Observation Information for Climate Actions’ started from Friday where 40 youths from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Pakistan.

The forum aims to familiarise the participants with the potential benefits of earth observation derived information, and impart GIS/RS knowledge and skills for using earth observation to address pressing issues related to climate change.More details...