Gis for Sustainable Development

GIS for Sustainable Development examines how GIS applications can improve collaboration in decision making among those involved in promoting sustainable development. This volume reviews leading GIScience, providing an overview of research topics and applications that enable GIS newcomers and professionals to apply GIScience methods to sustainable spatial planning.
Divided into three parts, the book begins with an introduction to the issues of sustainability, focusing on concepts concerning GIS adoption and use within public organizations that are planning development. Part II focuses on GIScience methods, which can be used to support sustainable development and solve environmental problems. Part III presents research projects and best practices relating to different areas of application within the field.
This text provides the latest research findings, delivers complete references to related publications, and supplies you with a complete reference framework for each topic.

List of contents

General issues for GI use in planning sustainable development. GIS research perspectives for sustainable development planning. Learning from practice: GIS as a tool in planning sustainable development.

About the author

Michele Campagna

Summary

Divided into three parts, GIS for Sustainable Development begins with an introduction to the issues of sustainability, focusing on issues concerning GIS adoption and use within public organizations that are planning development. Part II focuses on GIScience methods, which can be used to support sustainable development and solve environmental

Product details

• Authors: Michele Campagna, Michele (Universita Degli Studi DI Cagli Campagna
• Assisted by: Michele Campagna (Editor), Campagna Michele (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367578046
• ISBN: 978-0-367-57804-6
• No. of pages: 556
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Sustainability, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Human Geography, Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing, Geographical information systems, geodata and remote sensing