| Environment - Geoinformation, monitoring and assessment |
| A geospatial framework for the analysis of poverty and environment links |
| This report explains how georeferenced information can be used to bring greater precision to the understanding of spatially-related factors underlying poverty and food insecurity and discusses the role of Food Insecurity and Vulnerability Information and Mapping System (FIVIMS) in promoting greater use of geospatial information.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_en3/en3_061201_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_en3/en3_061201_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_en3/en3_061201_es.htm |
| Arabic: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_en3/en3_061201_ar.htm |
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| Environment - Geoinformation, monitoring and assessment |
| Coastal GTOS Strategic design and phase 1 implementation plan. Environment and Natural Resources Series 9 |
| There is a clear need for information on global and regional change in coastal areas bordering the world’s large water bodies. Collection of in situ and remote sensing data must be improved and associated data management, model production, and communication infrastructure developed to provide free and timely information to developed and developing nations. |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_en3/en3_060401_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_en3/en3_060401_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_en3/en3_060401_es.htm |
| Arabic: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_en3/en3_060401_ar.htm |
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| Land cover and land use |
| This multi-part feature looks at FAO activities concerning land cover and land use. Links to related articles on land use and land cover activities, tools and publications are included, as well as a list of collaborating institutions and organizations.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EIdirect/EIre0057.htm |
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| GeoNetwork : the portal to spatial data and information |
| The FAO GeoNetwork provides Internet access to interactive maps, satellite imagery and related spatial databases maintained by FAO and its partners. It's purpose is to improve access to and integrated use of spatial data and information. |
| English: http://www.fao.org/geonetwork/srv/en/main.home |
| French: http://www.fao.org/geonetwork/srv/fr/main.search |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/geonetwork/srv/es/main.search |
| Chinese: http://www.fao.org/geonetwork/srv/cn/main.search |
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| Environment - Geoinformation, monitoring and assessment |
| New publication: Groundwater search by remote sensing: A methodological approach |
| In the framework of the technical assistance provided to the Groundwater Unit of the FAO-implemented IRAQ/SCR/986 "Three-year Agricultural Programme" for the three Iraqi Northern Governorates, a comprehensive remote sensing/GIS methodology was developed to identify potential sites for groundwater exploitation.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/EN07023_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/EN07023_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/EN07023_es.htm |
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| Environment - Geoinformation, monitoring and assessment |
| New publication: Choosing a method for poverty mapping |
| The purpose of this publication is to discuss poverty and food-security mapping in terms of relevance and available options for analysis, policy design and implementation in the rural sectors of developing countries.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/EN0602_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/EN0602_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/EN0602_es.htm |
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| New publication: Towards a GIS-based analysis of mountain environments and populations: Environment and Natural Resources Working paper no. 10 |
| This report applies Geographical Information System (GIS) techniques and newly available geo-referenced data to understand conditions underlying poverty and hunger in the world, particularly in mountain environments.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/EN0502_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/EN0502_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/EN0502_es.htm |
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| Geographic Information Systems in Sustainable Development |
| This report provides a general introduction to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. Classical applications of GIS are presented here, particularly those used by FAO. |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EIdirect/gis/EIgis000.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/frdirect/gis/eigis000.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/spdirect/gis/eigis000.htm |
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| Environment - Geoinformation, monitoring and assessment |
| Preparation of land cover database of Bulgaria through remote sensing and GIS |
| The FAO project TCP/BUL/8922 "Strengthening Capacity in Agricultural Development through Remote Sensing and GIS" has produced 14 land cover maps at 1:50 000 scale for selected test areas of the country, covering 5 600 sq km. These maps were prepared using Landsat satellite data, acquired in 1998 and 1999 as the main data source and thus represent the land cover existing at that time. The land cove... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/EN0604_en.htm |
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| Environment - Geoinformation, monitoring and assessment |
| Remote sensing for decision-makers |
| In this Special, we present summaries of seven FAO case studies on the use of remote sensing and geographic information systems in management of renewable natural resources in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. The summaries are adapted from the Remote Sensing for Decision-makers Series, a collection of 17 short papers available from the FAO Environment and Natural Resources Service (SDRN). The ... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EIdirect/EIre0072.htm |
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