[Unoosa-stdm] Space Technology for Disaster Management - December 2005 January 2006 Updates

[Program on Space Applications]

Space Technology for Disaster Management
December 2005 – January 2006 Updates

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We have included an updated Calendar of Events with upcoming relevant
Conferences, Meetings and Events in the area of Space Technology and
Disaster Management.

News included in this edition:

1. The Second International Symposium on Geo-information for Disaster
Management Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 31 January 2006
2. PEGASUS 3rd Newsletter – November 2005 – Learn about the Pegasus project
which will bring high-resolution Earth Observation data to the users within
30 minutes through the internet.
3. Space Technology and Development in Africa and the Nigeria’s Experience
– New book launched at the recent African Leadership Space Conference in
Abuja, Nigeria.
4. EU-MEDIN Initiative
5. DMC joins the International Charter Space and Major Disasters
6. Tsunami Recovery Report – available on-line.
7. Was 2005 the year of Natural Disasters? Check the PAHO website for an
article on this topic.
8. The 9th International Symposium on High Mountain Remote Sensing
Cartography  (HMRSC-IX) - Graz, Austria, 14 – 22 September 2006.
9. Sentinel moves to GeoScience Australia in January 2006

Annex: Updated Calendar of Events
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