Geographic Information Systems
A geographic information system (GIS) is a conceptualized framework that provides the ability to capture and analyze spatial and geographic data. GIS applications (or GIS apps) are computer-based tools that allow the user to create interactive queries (user-created searches), store and edit spatial and non-spatial data, analyze spatial information output, and visually share the results of these operations by presenting them as maps.Geographic information science (or, GIScience)—the scientific study of geographic concepts, applications, and systems—is commonly initialized as GIS, as well.Geographic information systems are utilized in multiple technologies, processes, techniques and methods. It is attached to various operations and numerous …
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Bullard Center: Robert D. Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University · 7 May 2024 English
“Liquefying the Gulf Coast” examines how liquefied natural gas production disproportionately harms low-income communities and communities of color in Lousiana and Texas. The report examines the social, environmental, economic, and …
availability of spatial analysis tools (e.g., geographic information systems) and the existence of well-known, accurate …
Great Lakes United · 2 May 2024 English
The maximum request is $10,000 with an initial payment of 50% available upon execution of a grant contract between the applicant and the GLC and the remaining 50% paid upon …
eligible for technical assistance from GLC geographic information systems staff as they proceed under any of …
World Bank Group · 29 April 2024 English
Saint Lucia faces various climate-related threats to its development. GFDRR is addressing these threats via efforts to enhance technologies and support knowledge-sharing activities that benefit stakeholders and communities across the …
and remote training on open source geographic information systems. HIGHLIGHTED RESULTS St. Lucia Coastline …
World Bank Group · 28 April 2024 English
implementation of a Management and a Geographic Information Systems and the Revenue Protection Program …
UNDP: United Nations Development Programme · 18 April 2024 English
Young people represent a sizeable and vital population in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). For them, digital technologies are more than just tools; they are gateways to new horizons. Digital …
information, remote sensing and geographic information systems.” Exploring respondents’ interest and …
PICES: North Pacific Marine Science Organization · 17 April 2024 English
All names and claims expressed in this book of abstracts are solely those of the authors and do not represent those of the PICES Organization, nor those of their affiliated …
have been mapped using participatory geographic information systems. In addition to activities, social-ecological …
EU: European Union · 15 April 2024 English
social media, digital evidence and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis); forensics (e.g. extraction …
World Bank Group · 15 April 2024 English
Strategic Partnerships Department ▪ GIS: Geographic Information Systems ▪ GIZ: German Corporation for International …
World Bank Group · 11 April 2024 English
surveillance and management, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Consultancy CQS 15-Jan-20 15-Jan-21 …
World Bank Group · 8 April 2024 English
surveillance and management, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Consultancy CQS 15-Jan-20 15-Jan-21 …
