The Earth Charter The Earth Charter reflects a set of global values and principles for a sustainable future.

Spatial Data Infrastructure SDI is an Internet network that supports data sharing from local to global levels, providing timely and relevant information.

Global Map/GSDI Grant Program The grant program is a valuable resource for organizations leading the effort to build a national spatial data infrastructure within a country.

Case Studies See examples on how GIS is being applied for a variety of sustainable development initiatives.

Map Book Gallery GIS users show how they are working toward the vision of sustainable living for a better world.

GIS software helps organizations, agencies, and governments work together to develop strategies for sustainable development. It provides the tools to access and process information from a variety of sources and display it in a spatial and visual medium.

This supports decision making and promotes better organizational integration and knowledge management to improve the quality of life for future generations.

The notion of sustainable living offers hope for a better world.
Jack Dangermond,
President and Founder of ESRI

GIS Web Services

GIS Web services give a diverse user community access to geospatial content and capabilities.