Natural Resources Management
Where Dinosaurs lived: how geolocation supports palaeontological research
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Natural Resources ManagementWhere Dinosaurs lived: how geolocation supports palaeontological research
Dinosaurs are undoubtedly the most famous of all extinct creatures that have lived on our planet – a fame only matched by their popularity.
However, identifying these iconic animals and reconstructing their environment is an intricate puzzle.
First, we do not know how many pieces the fossil set is made of, and second, the pieces are scattered thro…
Da Silva Mano, A. 7 min
GeohealthWhy schools should have WASH – and teach it too
The COVID-19 pandemic confirmed how crucial access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services is for controlling infec…Ottevanger, M. 6 min
- Planning Support Systems
What is magic of institutionalising planning support systems?
We don't understand why a particular Planning Support System (PSS) is seemingly successful.
We don't understand because the literature shows that many, if not most, do not institutionalise. Even though many of them are powerful instruments to help people prepare development scenarios, participate in planning processes, or evaluate and account for …Boerboom, L.G.J. 4 min
- Planning Support Systems
Making maptables more usable for collaborative planning
In collaborative spatial planning, maptables are increasingly popular. However, software applications specifically designed for maptab…
Aguilar Bolivar, R.M. 5 min
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The Spatial Development Framework
Today, many countries are faced with rapid urbanization. This phenomenon creates problems for spatial planning, especially in places with weak planning systems. This can hinder the implemention of sound spatial development strategies according to a predefined policy discourse or approved development strategy. Tackling – preferably even preventing …
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