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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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Leveraging partnerships, technology, and design to enhance water quality through the inaugural Aquality app

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The tool can help farmers improve water quality, protect biodiversity, save on fertilizer costs and make farming practices more sustainable. Agriculture is one of the main sources of contamination in the water we use to drink, fish, participate in recreational activities and more.

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

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When firms are trading energy, for example, they can forecast renewable electricity generation based on predicted solar and wind patterns. Get tools to accurately assess potential climate impacts The IBM® Environmental Intelligence Suite models 40 years of historical weather patterns.

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

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The European Commission also indicated it will further develop and fund European data spaces to “pool data in key strategic sectors and areas of public interest, such as health, agriculture and manufacturing.”. Read the European Commission Press Release. Read the Council of Europe Press Release.

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Metrics that matter: Data and tools Planet Collibra leaders use to understand climate change and create impact

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For example, the finance team has data on corporate travel, and the workplace team has data on energy use. Here are all the data sources, resources, and tools linked throughout this article. Data leaders have a great opportunity to drive sustainability on an organizational level. What better way to celebrate Earth Day?

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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. By strengthening their resilience against climate risks (for example, introducing redundancy in supply chains), organizations can also be more resilient against other risks.

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