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Examples and uses of GIS

IBM Big Data Hub

Urban planning Governments use GIS data and GIS-based solutions for urban planning: zoning and land use projects, natural disaster and health event response, roadway system and building design, utility distribution, energy production, and waste and resource management. Read more about the initiative here.

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EU Parliament and Council of the EU Reach Agreement on Data Governance Act

Hunton Privacy

On November 30, 2021, the European Commission issued a press release indicating that the European Parliament and the Council of the EU ( i.e. , representatives of EU Member States) reached political agreement on the proposed EU Data Governance Act. Background. Other Initiatives. Read the European Commission Press Release.

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Improving government services with Collibra Data Quality & Observability: A closer look at the food stamp program

Collibra

In our data-driven age, data quality is crucial for any organization — but it’s particularly vital for citizens who rely on government agencies to provide essential services. Government programs of all kinds can benefit from the use of Collibra Data Quality & Observability.

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Turning climate risks into business opportunities 

IBM Big Data Hub

In Africa, for example, recurring droughts, floods and cyclones due to climate change might cause crop failures and food insecurity. To best prepare, organizations need to develop a climate risk strategy. In India, for example, the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are in a region of extreme summers and winters.

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Big Data Hub

Businesses, governments and individuals now see sustainability as a global imperative. As more companies set broad environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, finding a way to track and accurately document progress is increasingly important. trillion to the global economy by 2050.

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Climate change predictions: Anticipating and adapting to a warming world

IBM Big Data Hub

Parts of Africa will be especially vulnerable, with agricultural yields declining by as much as 50% in some areas. Around the world, AI-powered climate models and other technologies can help scientists, government officials and utilities providers forecast water access conditions and improve water resource management.

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Examples of sustainability: How new efforts are shaping the environmental future

IBM Big Data Hub

A 2023 report found that global investment in green or low-carbon energy sources exceeded USD $1 trillion, 1 while advanced data collection tools and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping to better monitor emissions and inform sustainability strategy. What is sustainability?