Examples of International Cooperation

Earth from Apollo
NASA photo of Earth
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International Satellite system for search and rescue
"Since its inception in 1982 the Cospas-Sarsat System has provided distress alert information which has assisted in the rescue of over 18,865 persons in 5,317 distress situations. In 2004 the System provided information which was used to rescue 1,748 persons in 466 distress situations."

International Migratory Bird Day
"The story of the whooping crane provides a vivid example of international cooperation between countries to preserve an endangered migratory species."

Countering illicit drugs in central Asia
International Conference October 2000

Roosevelt Campobello International Park
"This 2800 acre park is a joint memorial by Canada and the United States and a symbol of the close relationship between the two countries. Here are the cottage and the grounds where President Roosevelt vacationed, the waters where he sailed, and the woods, bogs, and beaches where he tramped and relaxed."

Tick-borne Encephalitis
"Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a preventable disease, which is rapidly becoming a growing public health problem in Europe and other parts of the world."

Combine Cycle Power Project in St.Petersburg, Russia
with Germany and Finland

Tsunami Research and Warning
". . . to mitigate the impact of natural disasters, particularly through the use of early warning systems, through proper training and education, through dissemination and application of existing knowledge and information, and through proper scientific and engineering research."

Accord inter-universitaire Dijon – Cotonou
"Les actions de l’accord ont eu des résultats remarquables et bénéfiques pour les deux Universités contractantes dans les domaines pédagogiques, la formation des formateurs et la recherche scientifique. Elles ont permis d’améliorer la formation des étudiants, de former à la recherche par la recherche plus d’une dizaine d’enseignants, de chercheurs et d’ingénieurs, tous impliqués dans les secteurs du développement du Bénin."

International Space Station
"Since 1961, more than 400 human beings have ventured into space. Now aboard the International Space Station, astronauts are working to improve life on Earth and extend life beyond our home planet."

Whole Earth Telescope
"The Whole Earth Telescope (WET) is a collaborative effort between astronomers all over the world who are interested in studying the variability of astronomical objects."

Online Bench Sumo Game
"The game is a shining example of international cooperation as more than 20 people from around the world participate in the game's administration."

Signs of Change in the Slums of Mumbai, India
"Dr. Kothari is a senior member of the Mumbai medical community. Dr. Kothari has spent more than 20 years in the service of some of the world's most vulnerable people.
Her story is a dramatic example of international cooperation, community development and street-level initiative."

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