DocumentCode
823397
Title
United Nations advances global environmental awareness
Author
Abiodun, A.A.
Author_Institution
United Nations, New York, NY, USA
Volume
11
Issue
1
fYear
1992
Firstpage
23
Lastpage
29
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Technology and Society Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0278-0097
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/44.124445
Filename
124445
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