GEO4SDGs
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2020 is the warmest year on record along with 2016
Year 2020 is now the warmest year on record, tying with 2016, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said. And,…
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84% of Earth’s land surface impacted by humans: Geospatial Conservation Annual Report
About 84% of Earth’s land surface is experiencing multiple human impacts, with 26% of the ecosystems in crisis stage where…
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Data barriers to spatial finance becoming more mainstream
A WWF-World Bank report has identified three “major data barriers” to spatial finance becoming more mainstream — lack of regular…
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Geospatial Ambassador of the Year : Janet Ranganathan
Janet Ranganathan leads WRI’s efforts to harness the data revolution, combining open data, information technologies, artificial intelligence and human networks…
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geospatial woman champion of the year: Africa Flores
Africa Flores is using earth observation data and geospatial technologies to focuses on enabling countries in the Amazonia, West Africa,…
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Making a difference- societal impact
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher, and an ambassador of peace. His vision of a stress-free,…
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Here’s why 2020 is the worst year so far in terms of Climate Change
If not for COVID-19, this would be the top news this year. 2020 could very well be the worst year…
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Google, FAO partner to launch tool to monitor environmental change
Google and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have partnered to launch a new tool that provides access to multidimensional maps and…
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China’s zero carbon pledge is good news; but how good?
To live up to its zero carbon pledge, China needs to go beyond mere lip service. Also, without optimum engagement…
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Amazon is burning again; a new tool can help track the fires
Amazon is burning once again and reports say this year could be more devastating than 2019. But there is some…
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