The DBAR International Centre of Excellence (ICoE) in Bangkok serves as a pivotal hub for fostering international cooperation, facilitating the exchange of expertise and technology in the field of Big Earth Data (BED), and supporting research on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Digital Belt and Road Program (DBAR) is an initiative under the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS), hosted by the Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (AIRCAS). The program aims to leverage Earth observation technologies, big data, and advanced scientific research to promote sustainable development across the Belt and Road region. The DBAR fosters international collaboration by providing scientific data, technical expertise, and solutions to address key global challenges, particularly those outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The DBAR International Centre of Excellence (ICoE) in Bangkok, Thailand, is a key regional hub under the DBAR initiative. Focused on climate change, disaster risk management, and environmental sustainability, the center facilitates cutting-edge research, fosters innovation, and strengthens capacity building across Southeast Asia. In partnership with the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the DBAR ICoE – Bangkok plays a vital role in enabling regional collaboration through knowledge sharing, data exchange, and the dissemination of best practices. By aligning efforts with priority SDGs, the center helps strengthen resilience to environmental challenges in the region.
In 2018, the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) between the Digital Belt and Road Program of the International Research Center of Big Data for SDGs, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and the National Research Council of Thailand was signed in Bangkok. This partnership solidified the collaboration between these institutions in applying Big Earth Data to support SDG research and promote sustainable development across the region.
