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UN launches information system to boost disaster prevention, food security measures

The United Nations launched today an information system to improve and expand the exchange of weather, climate and water data, which can be used for disaster risk reduction, water management, food sec

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Publishing Date: 
Wed, 01/02/2012 - 15:57
latitude: 
46.1984
longitude: 
6.1423
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UN News Centre
Processed by miriamkoenig on Feb 1st 2012

Environment monitor launched at UNISWA

An earth satellite station for monitoring the environment has been launched at the University of Swaziland (UNISWA), Luyengo campus.

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Publishing Date: 
Thu, 14/07/2011 - 12:55
latitude: 
-26.5333
longitude: 
31.2333
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Swazi Observer
Processed by bert.kwanten on Jul 14th 2011

SADC Regional Remote Sensing Unit (RRSU)

The SADC Regional Remote Sensing Unit (RRSU) is part of the Regional Food Security Programme.

Processed by maria.leon on Feb 5th 2010

Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET)

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) was established in 1985 by the USAID to improve the emergency response capability in Africa, disseminate information and increase food security.

Processed by maria.leon on Feb 3rd 2010