Earthzine is recruiting a motivated individual with interest in environmental issues to serve as Science Editor to support the development of its technical content.
Achieving and Sustaining Earth Observations: A Preliminary Plan Based on a Strategic Assessment by the U.S. Group on Earth Observations
The report by the U.S. Group on Earth Observations to the United States Office of Science and Technology Policy was presented to the United States Congress on September 10, the GEO Secretariat announces. Details are available here.
Training in GEOSS Common Infrastructure – VIA WEBEX: September 8, 2010
The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) and the GEO Secretariat invite you to participate to the Training on Registering Resources with GEOSS that will be held on 8 September, via WEBEX.
Call for Papers – "Physics and Chemistry of the Earth" Special issue "Disaster Risk Reduction"
Studies describing innovative methods of monitoring, modeling and simulation of natural disasters (and related methods of calibration and validation, as well as of sensitivity analyses) are solicited for a forthcoming special issue of “Physics and Chemistry of the Earth”. High-quality papers, strictly related to the topic of the special issue and containing unpublished case studies and/or methods must be directly submitted via the Journal website by 30 November 2010.
Call for Papers – Ecosystems
Earthzine.org is soliciting articles worldwide for its theme issue on improving our understanding of terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems for the management and protection of these valuable resources. Articles will be published in the 4th quarter, September 23-December 20, 2010, Guest Editor is Liane S. Guild, PhD.
Earthzine's Second Annual College and University Student Essay and Blogging Contest Theme “Making Citizen Observations a Global Vision”
Earthzine announces its second global essay and blogging competition for college and university students. The contest will award $1200 in prizes with $500 for first place. More details are linked here.
IEEE Calls For Participation To Develop Standards For Quantifying GHG Emissions From Small Hydro And Wind Power Projects, And Grid Baseline Conditions
The IEEE Standards Association announces a call for participation for the IEEE P1595(TM) Working Group to help develop new standards for quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emission credits from small hydro and wind power projects and for grid baseline conditions.
Third Symposium on The Ocean in a High-CO2 World
The third symposium on The Ocean in a High-CO2 World will convene in autumn 2012 in Monterey, California. The symposium will explore the impacts of ocean acidification on marine organisms, ecosystems, and biogeochemical cycles as well as cover socio-economic consequences of ocean acidification, including policy and management implications.
Announcement – “Making Citizen Observations a Global Vision” Annual College and University Student Essay and Blogging Contest
This preliminary announcement introduces Earthzine’s second global essay and blogging competition for college and university students. More detail is linked here and will become available in the next few months.
Announcement – Call for Papers: Global Human Health
www.Earthzine.org is soliciting articles worldwide for its theme issue on observing and monitoring Global Human Health, including contributions addressing current issues, techniques and applications of remote sensing, GIS, and geovisualization. The theme issue is scheduled for the third quarter of 2010, June 21 ÛÒ September 21. Guest Editor is Assaf Anyamba, PhD.