The Training Workshop and Academic Seminar of Joint Validation of Multi-source Remote Sensing Information and Sharing in BRICS Countries Project (JVRIS) under the BRICS STI Framework Program was successfully held online (synchronous webcast in Beijing, New Delhi, and Moscow) from 24 to 26 May 2022. The event aims to publicize the achievements of the JVRIS project, promote application of Earth Observations in ecology and environment monitoring, and cultivate S&T talents for BRICS countries and other developing countries.

With the theme of “Global Action for Local Impact”, Group on Earth Observations (GEO) held a Virtual Symposium on May 2, 2022 to explored how the portfolio of GEO products and services provide insights and evidence for policy development and decision making. Prof. HUANG Wenjiang from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences, was invited to give a presentation on the progress of Global Crop Pest and Disease Habitat Monitoring and Risk Forecasting, a research activity conducted by AIR scientists.

As one of the most important international satellite navigation conferences, CSNC provides a comprehensive exchange platform for China to showcase the achievements of construction and development of BDS, and to promote navigation technology innovation and the development of the BeiDou industry.

Digital Belt and Road Program (DBAR) and Pan-Eurasian Experiment Program (PEEX) held an online meeting on “Coordinated, comprehensive, long-term in situ component of land-atmosphere measurements for complementing the space borne Earth observation” on March 31.

On March 3, 2022, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to China Dr. Palitha Kohona visited the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), as well as the China Remote Sensing Satellite Ground Station (RSGS), a major national S&T facility hosted by AIR.

On February 24, the 1st Cooperation on the Analysis of Carbon Satellites Data (CASA) International Online Training Courses wrapped up.