GeoConnections supports projects that enable decision-makers to use location-based information to benefit public health, safety and security, the environment, and Aboriginal communities.
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Earth Observation essential for geohazard mitigation
More than 250 scientists from around the world gathered for a five-day workshop at ESA's Earth Observation Centre in Frascati.
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June 08 2008 Making Environmental Sense: SensorBay Project Capitalizes on Sensors in Placentia Bay
May 20 2008 The Canadian National Road Network: Setting the standard for National Road Datasets
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Yukon Land Use Planning Council works with GeoConnections to Improve Land Use Planning
Implementing Yukon land use claims requires linking resource planning and management processes. The Yukon Land Use Planning Council is responsible for preparing landscape planning documents by compiling information on current land use activities, regional resource assessments, and likely future scenarios.
GEOIDE Market Intelligence Portal
A new section is now available on the GEOIDE website: the GEOIDE Market
Intelligence Portal (English only). This
section is opened to everyone (member and non member) who is interested of having the latest news from the geospatial industry,
Privacy Commissioner Seeks Information about Street Level Photography Available Online
While satellite and aerial photo images have been available for many years, it is only recently that technology has allowed for this imagery to be shared freely over the internet.