Dr. Billal has 28 years of scientific and administrative experience in research and management to his credit and has the honour of implementing more then 1200 scientific programmes and projects around the world, covering a broad category of areas like science policy and innovation system, science education, technology capability building, environment protection, climate change, and water management programmes among others.

UNESCO: Education

Relevant professional experience in developing countries in the field of science, environment, technology and engineering, particularly in Africa is essential.

UNESCO: Criteria & Requirements

"The UrtheCast camera will support the ISS and continue to inspire youth to pursue advanced studies in space sciences and spark interest in science, technology, engineering and the environment, " says Dr.Williams.

ENGADGET: UrtheCast to stream live HD footage of Earth from ISS, like Stickam for space

Miyar Barrueco, who was minister of science, technology and environment, Granma reported.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

The largest social science research initiative ever undertaken in the United Kingdom says industry and government alike are failing to exploit the potential of science and technology to protect the environment.

BBC: UK lags on riding 'green wave'

"The consistent approach of CSSD has been to use the best science and available technology to develop standards that protect the environment, " Vagt said.

WSJ: Fracking coalition upsets both greens and drillers