information system (GIS) is a commonly used tool for environmental management, modelling and planning. As simply defined by Michael Goodchild, GIS is as "a computer...
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the compliance and enforcement of environmental laws. GIS can provide a valuable tool for such work (see GIS and environmental governance). In addition...
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Geographic information system (redirect from GIS)
geographic information system (GIS) consists of integrated computer hardware and software that store, manage, analyze, edit, output, and visualize geographic data...
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Counter-mapping (category Environmental social science concepts)
of the masses". Cartography Environmental Governance GIS Governmentality Governance PPGIS GIS and environmental governance Mapping Maps Deep map Hodgson...
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Environmental governance is a concept in environmental policy that steers markets, technology and society towards sustainability. It considers social...
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GIS (PGIS) or public participation geographic information system (PPGIS) is a participatory approach to spatial planning and spatial information and communications...
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political, economic and governance factors and provides a holistic framework to achieve sustainable outcomes. A major goal of environmental planning is to...
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organized environmental data for various developmental initiatives all over the country.[citation needed] EIC stores data in GIS format and makes it available...
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Geographer (section Institutions and societies)
geographer, cultural ecologist and environmental archaeologist. Michael Frank Goodchild (born 1944) – GIS scholar and winner of the RGS founder's medal...
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list of GIS data sources (including some geoportals) that provide information sets that can be used in geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial...
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