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China Launches SDGSAT-1 Science Satellite to Facilitate Global Sustainable Development
China Launches SDGSAT-1 Science Satellite to Facilitate Global Sustainable Development

China launched the SDGSAT-1 science satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China on November 5, 2021. The satellite was launched aboard the Long March-6(CZ-6) carrier rocket and entered its planned orbit successfully.

Nov 05, 2021
Four AIR Research Results Win 2020 National Science and Technology Award
Four AIR Research Results Win 2020 National Science and Technology Award

At the annual ceremony of the National Science and Technology Award held in Beijing on November 3, the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) won four prizes for the 2020 National Science and Technology Award.

Nov 04, 2021
China Releases Global Dataset of 30-m Cropping Intensity
China Releases Global Dataset of 30-m Cropping Intensity

The CropWatch team of the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) releases the world's first 30-meter resolution global cropping intensity dataset (GCI30) by using multi-source remote sensing imagery. With an overall accuracy of 92.9%, the dataset can depict the overall pattern of global cropping intensity with much better spatial details than previous ones.

Oct 29, 2021
Three AIR Research Projects Win 2020 Beijing S&T Award
Three AIR Research Projects Win 2020 Beijing S&T Award

According to a recent announcement on the Beijing Science and Technology Award, the 2020 Award recognized 14 scientists and 150 research projects, among which included three projects from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Oct 30, 2021
Chinese Scientist Wins International Science Council Award
Chinese Scientist Wins International Science Council Award

BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese scientist on Wednesday won the Science for Sustainability Award at the first International Science Council (ISC) Awards for his contribution to sustainable development goals.

Oct 14, 2021
China Moving toward 2030 SDGs: Report
China Moving toward 2030 SDGs: Report

BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- China is moving toward the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with significantly improved performance after 2015, according to a newly-released report.

Sep 29, 2021
WU Yirong Attends 2021 Wenchang International Aerospace Forum
WU Yirong Attends 2021 Wenchang International Aerospace Forum

Wenchang International Aerospace Forum was held in Hainan's administrative center Haikou on Sept. 19, 2021. Prof. WU Yirong, Director-General of the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) was invited to deliver a special report on the forum.

Sep 28, 2021
2021 Report on Big Earth Data in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals Released
2021 Report on Big Earth Data in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals Released

On September 28, the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS) held a press conference to introduce the report on "Big Earth Data in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals (2021)" which was released on September 26 by China on the Sustainable Development Forum 2021. It is the third straight year since 2019 that China releases the Report series presented by the scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Sep 28, 2021
Xi: Innovation, Big Data to Aid 2030 Agenda
Xi: Innovation, Big Data to Aid 2030 Agenda

President Xi Jinping called on Monday on the international community to take advantage of scientific innovation and big data to overcome key obstacles in fulfilling the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Sep 07, 2021
International Research Center of Big Data for SDGs Inaugurated in Beijing
International Research Center of Big Data for SDGs Inaugurated in Beijing

The International Research Center of Big Data for SDGs was inaugurated in Beijing on Sept. 6 to support the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

Sep 10, 2021
China Develops Sustainable Development Satellite
China Develops Sustainable Development Satellite

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed a satellite for pursuing sustainable development.

Sep 09, 2021
Founding Conference of Int'l Research Center of Big Data for SDGs Held in Beijing
Founding Conference of Int'l Research Center of Big Data for SDGs Held in Beijing

Sep 07, 2021
China launches research center to help UN meet sustainable development goals
China launches research center to help UN meet sustainable development goals

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has launched a research center to use and share earth observation data to help the world meet the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sep 07, 2021
Xi Congratulates Inauguration of Big Data Research Center
Xi Congratulates Inauguration of Big Data Research Center

Sep 06, 2021
China Launches Home-grown Aeronautic Remote-sensing System
China Launches Home-grown Aeronautic Remote-sensing System

BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) -- China's new aeronautic system for conducting detailed observations and monitoring of Earth's surface passed its final acceptance stage on Thursday and is now formally in operation.

Jul 23, 2021