The journal Geo-Spatial Information Science will soon release a special issue showcasing the mid-term achievements of the China-Europe Earth Observation project, “Dragon 5.” Launched in July 2020, the initiative has made significant strides in Earth sciences, fostering cross-border collaboration and advancing the use of satellite data.
Tag: Cultural Heritage
Experience the Virtual Reality of Wat Arun from a New Perspective
The Thai Studies Institute of Chulalongkorn University invites you to test the virtual reality application game of Wat Arun from November 18–27, from 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan.
GoodWalk Thailand: Designing “Walkable City” Revitalizing the Economy, Enhancing Quality of Life for City Dwellers
Chula joins hands with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) to design “Walkable City” using the GoodWalk Score as the criteria for selecting the pilot area to be developed as Walkable City in Bangkok as well as many cities around the country. The plan is to help reduce pollution, revitalize tourism, and the local economy while enhancing the quality of life and health for city dwellers.
Cultural heritage expert available to discuss threats against Iranian cultural sites
Ted Grevstad-Nordbrock, assistant professor of community and regional planning at Iowa State University, is available to comment on threats against Iranian cultural sites. He is an expert on cultural heritage and historic preservation. Grevstad-Nordbrock has drawn parallels between the threats…
Royal Patron Joins Global Heritage Organization to Support Women Leadership in Heritage
On Thursday, September 19th, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester joined Global Heritage Fund (GHF) to celebrate Women Leaders in World Heritage at the historic St James’s Palace in London.
Global Heritage Organization and American Express Partner to Protect Rural Heritage in China
To protect China’s endangered cultural heritage, San Francisco-based Global Heritage Fund (GHF) and American Express (AMEX) have partnered to support cultural heritage and historic preservation. This groundbreaking partnership helps communities adapt traditional practices to contemporary needs.
Leader of Global Heritage Organization Available to Comment on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (August 9)
Nada Hosking, Executive Director of Global Heritage Fund, is available to comment on the importance of protecting Indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (August 9). For fifteen years, Global Heritage Fund has worked to protect…