Climate Change: Spotlight Land Cover Mapping in Southeast Asia and Africa

Dates
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Location
Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, Rachel Carson Room
Fee
Free
Description

Recognizing that climate change is one of the most critical challenges the world faces today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided support to DOI: International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP) to help build the capacity of developing countries to monitor land cover changes and calculate related carbon emissions. Jean Parcher, DOI ITAP Project Manager of Land Cover for Climate, and Justin Epting, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) GIS refuge specialist, will present their work in Southeast Asia and Africa.

Special Assistance – For those in need of special assistance (such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated whenever possible.

Building Access - All adults must present a photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.

LOCATION - The Rachel Carson Room is located next to the basement cafeteria of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building.

Contact
Diana Ziegler
Phone
202-208-4743

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