Current issues in Earth observation – 6 April conference
04 April 2005
The UK branch of the European Centre for Space Law, which
operates under the aegis of the European Space Agency, is holding a
conference, “Current Issues in Earth Observation”, Wednesday 6
April at the University of Surrey. It is open to the public and all
are welcome.
Earth observation involves collecting optical and other data
using remote sensing satellites. The conference will explore
current topics such as: Global Monitoring for Environment and
Security (GMES); the challenges of access to data; protection of
wildlife; using earth observation to monitor compliance with
environmental treaties; and using earth observation data as
evidence in courts. The presentation will include a film-maker who
has used earth observation data in wildlife and conservation
films.
The GMES’s overall aim is to support Europe's goals regarding
sustainable development and global governance, in support of
environmental and security policies, by facilitating and fostering
the timely provision of quality data, information, and
knowledge.
Tony Ballard, Partner and Head of Communications Law at City law
firm Field Fisher Waterhouse, will be introducing the conference.
Tony is Chairman of the UK branch (or) UK “National Point of
Contact”. He says:
“There is a real buzz surrounding earth observation at the
moment and its influence is becoming broader as more people realise
how it can be used in various applications. Over the last 30 years,
considerable progress has been made in observation and information
systems. They are a particularly vital resource at present when
management of the global eco system is rising up the political
agenda.”
For further press information, please contact:
Ben Girdlestone, Communications Manager, on +44 (0)20
7861 4968
Louise Eckersley, PR Executive, on +44 (0)20 7861 4120