Title :
United Nations advances global environmental awareness
Author_Institution :
United Nations, New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
The need to address global environmental concerns on an international basis is discussed. Programs underway are noted. The role of the United Nations (UN) in the International Space Year is examined. Activities planned by the UN are described, and their purpose and funding are discussed.<>
Keywords :
ecology; economic and sociologic effects; geophysical techniques; remote sensing; research initiatives; International Space Year; United Nations; funding; global environmental awareness; international basis; Africa; Air pollution; Assembly; Atmosphere; Earth; Monitoring; Rain; Soil; Space technology; Vegetation;
Journal_Title :
Technology and Society Magazine, IEEE
