Higher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.

Japan is to help Vietnam develop a satellite programme to help combat the effects of climate change and natural disasters.

Indian Kashmir needs to prepare for a major temblor, going by new satellite data.

High-resolution Chilean satellite images will help with agriculture, mining, environmental monitoring and the tracking of natural disasters.

An Eye on Earth Declaration and a set of Special Initiatives target next year’s major international conference on sustainable development.

First multi-location satellite data study over India shows a rising trend in aerosols.

Using GPS stations could greatly reduce the time needed to issue a tsunami warning, say scientists.

A new survey establishes the extent of the glaciated area in the Himalayas and forms a baseline for further study.

Researchers have combined genetic and location data to track typhoid fever — a technique that could be used for other diseases.

The Megha-Tropiques Indo-French satellite will enhance understanding of tropical weather phenomena.

Satellite data combined with water and soil conservation can greatly increase crop yields.

A French version of an African water atlas was launched at World Water Week, boosting the continent's capacity for water management.

Pakistan plans, through collaboration with other countries, to expand its network of satellites in space.

NigeriaSat-X, designed and built by Nigerian scientists, will contribute to areas such as crop monitoring and disaster management.

The discovery that tsunamis leave a distinct 'airglow fingerprint' in the atmosphere could yield a faster, more efficient detection system.

Improving the capacity of developing countries to use data from remote sensing and other sources is the remit of a new UN expert committee.

A new high-altitude monitoring station will enhance Pakistan’s ability to study floods and other climate change impacts.

A new satellite observation centre will provide useful information to Namibian farmers.

Long-term satellite data of African rainfall are set to improve the accuracy of climate predictions for the continent.

Satellite and geographical data should be propelling local development plans in Africa, the CODIST-II meeting heard.