Sustainability

Sustaining the Forest

Scot McQueen from World Forest ID explains how technology is enabling new ways to ensure forest health and meet market demand.

Charting a World Water Strategy

Professor Marc Bierkens talks about the World Water Map, a project he led to bring attention to the global freshwater crisis.

GIS Powers Offshore Windfarms

Ørsted has long used GIS technology in constructing and operating wind farms. A new geodatabase is helping centralize every step of the process.

Our Vital Tree Network

Listen as professor Matt Ritter discusses the vitality of tree networks in fighting the effects of climate change.

A Resilient Global Supply Chain

International Monetary Fund Senior Economist Serkan Arslanalp explains how real-time supply chain visibility keeps international trade moving.

The Road to Net Zero

Listen as Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, explains the imperative of greenifying the US power grid.

An Index for a Greener World

Countries around the world are using the Mountain Green Cover Index developed by the UN to monitor changing vegetation and improve conservation.

Harnessing the Power of GIS for Sustainability

Sustainability and climate action have become critical priorities for individuals, organizations, and governments alike.

What It Takes to Heal the Ocean

Listen to NOAA's Dr. Rick Spinrad explain how technology helps sustain the global ocean economy while also safeguarding the ocean environment.

The Future of Wetlands

State and local governments play a prominent role in protecting their communities' wetlands and can use GIS tools to help.

Building a Network of Hubs for Sustainable Development

The SDG Data Alliance is working to help countries and organizations around the world achieve sustainable development goals with SDG Data Hubs.

How Ocean Waves Can Power the Future

Researchers at MaREI have created a freely available tool that will help harness the power of clean, renewable ocean energy.