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Climate change and resilience, conservation, forests, water and weather.
A new World Bank report has highlighted the importance of geospatial data in climate change adaptation, prompting greater use of GIS technologies in the Central African Republic to assess environmental risks and vulnerabilities.
Through increased investment in GIS-driven planning and climate adaptation, Djibouti is enhancing its ability to address extreme heat, drought, and flooding while building a more resilient and sustainable future.
Côte d'Ivoire is expanding the use of GIS to support conservation initiatives, particularly within Comoé National Park. Supported by the Global Green Growth Institute, the effort focuses on strengthening climate resilience, environmental monitoring, and stakeholder collaboration.
Mauritius has integrated Esri GIS technology into its water management systems to improve asset mapping, real-time data collection, and service delivery. The initiative supports sustainable water management and national economic development.
SCGIS-Madagascar continues to advance GIS adoption through training, technical support, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that promote conservation, sustainable development, and geospatial innovation across the country.
Canada has launched GIS technology to support the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the European Union (EU). This project is geared toward identifying locations for solar farms in finding suitable areas for the installation of solar panels.
Prague's Institute of Planning and Development (IPR) has received a prestigious global award from Esri, recognizing its innovative use of GIS and data-driven approaches to urban planning, climate resilience, and sustainable city development.
A joint initiative between DRSRS and RCMRD is creating a comprehensive spatial database of the Yala Swamps to support conservation, planning, and sustainable development.