Spatial Data Science
13 Map Use Environments and how to make them work for sustainable cartography
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Spatial Data Science13 Map Use Environments and how to make them work for sustainable cartography
In this new instalment of our series based on Mapping for a Sustainable World, we look at different map use environments and considera…Adapted by Ottevanger, M. 10 min
ITCGeohealthExploring Well-being in the Netherlands
In this study, a group of ITC master's students explored well-being as a condition influenced by the spaces around us.ITC Master's Students 7 min
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Seven common map types for sustainable cartography
Cartography provides information to help understand trends and monitor progress towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) …
Adapted by Ottevanger, M. 7 min
- Spatial Data Science
5 Considerations for eDNA in Spatial Ecology
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a useful technique in spatial ecology. In this article, we'll explore five considerations researchers shou…
Siegenthaler, A. 5 min
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Sustainable Cities
How GIS technology can help to keep growing cities sustainable
Continued and increasing urbanization worldwide makes it ever more complicated to keep urban development sustainable. This is a serious task for urban planners and managers. To this end, modern GIS (Geographic Information System) technology has a lot to offer in terms of solution support. A GIS is an information system that integrates, stores, edi…
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