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Examples and uses of GIS

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For example, planners in fire-prone California use tools that incorporate remote sensing, vector data and satellite images to formulate disaster response plans and optimal placement of fire hydrants. Agriculture GIS technology makes productive, sustainable farming possible by providing accurate, comprehensive data.

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Mitigating the impact of climate change in insurance and other financial services  

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Developing a risk management strategy for insurance and other financial services In recent years, financial services firms have realized that they need a decision-making strategy that accounts for the implications of climate change. For example, if an extreme weather event happens, parametric insurance offers an agreed fixed payment.

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

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It is part of the European Strategy for Data , which is aimed at putting the EU at the forefront of our increasingly data-driven society. It is expected to create a basis for a new way of data governance, in line with EU rules on personal data protection ( e.g. , EU General Data Protection Regulation), consumer protection and competition law.

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Turning climate risks into business opportunities 

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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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IBM and Texas A&M AgriLife provide data, technology and expertise to farmers in need

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With failed crops, low yields for farmers and diminished grazing for cattle, the Texas Department of Agriculture identified climate change as a potential threat to the state’s food supply. ” That’s where digital agriculture comes in. In Texas, 2022 was one of the driest years on record.

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

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1 In pursuit of net zero, organizations will focus their sustainability efforts on two paths in 2024: Clean energy : The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is central to sustainability strategies and net zero initiatives, and was a central issue last year at the United Nations’ COP28 climate summit.

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Climate change predictions: Anticipating and adapting to a warming world

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Parts of Africa will be especially vulnerable, with agricultural yields declining by as much as 50% in some areas. In some cases, the latter can mean rolling back older flood mitigation strategies. Droughts and water scarcity will also impact crop growth, undermining food security. degrees Celsius higher.