World-Wide Human Geography Data Working Group Conference – Palisades, NY
Organization: World-Wide Human Geography Data Working Group and Center for International Earth Science Information Network
Location: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Palisades, NY
Date/Time: April 18, 2013.
Description:
The Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) is proud to host the next meeting of the World-Wide Human Geography Data Working Group. Panel discussions will focus on Political Stability, Sustainable Communities in the Developing World, Urban Growth and other related issues.
Speakers include:
- Dr. Lee Schwartz, Director, Office of the Geographer and Global Issues, U.S. Department of State
- Cynthia Rosenzweig, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Columbia University
- Ayako Kagowa, Geographic Information Officer, United Nations Cartographic Section
- Deborah Balk, Associate Director of the CUNY Institute for Demographic Research
- Marc Levy, Deputy Director, CIESIN Columbia University
- Keynote Presentation: Dr. Jeffery Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University
Registration Information:
To register (and for more information about the WWHGD WG), please visit: https://WWHGD.org. Conference site fee of $25 includes lunch and coffee service (fee payable on site in cash).
