strategy
Providing environmental information systems
Synonyms:
Improving environmental information systems Context:
Modern environmental information systems combine the latest sensor and monitor technologies with data transfer, data base developments, quality assurance, statistical and numerical models and advanced computer platforms for processing, distribution and presenting data and model results. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are important tools, particularly for the presentation of data.This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.
Agenda 21 recommends that countries and international organizations should review and strengthen information systems and services in sectors related to sustainable development, at the local, provincial, national and international levels. Special emphasis should be placed on the transformation of existing information into forms more useful for decision-making and on targeting information at different user groups. Mechanisms should be strengthened or established for transforming scientific and socio-economic assessments into information suitable for both planning and public information. Electronic and non-electronic formats should be used.
Implementation:
The special interest group [Environmental Information (FID/EI)] of the International Federation for Information and Documentation is concerned with the advancement of environmental information services. Narrower:
Developing environmental health action plansExpanding remote sensing of forest resourcesDeveloping large-scale environmental data basesExtending scope of environmental data collectionProviding environmental information on the internetProviding environmental information on the internetTransfering data between electronic and non-electronic systemsLinking different environmental information electronic networksCoordinating data and statistical systems to support long-term scientific assessment of the environment Facilitates:
Disseminating environmental informationImproving information for decision making on the environment Facilitated by:
Ending environmental secrecyExchanging information to control transboundary air pollution Organizations:
International Federation for Information and Documentation Subjects:
Information → Information → Systems
Environment → Environment
Development → Reform
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
