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Facilitating collection of geophysical data

Synonyms:
Supporting use of geographic information
Collecting geographical data
Description:
Facilitate the collection and diffusion of geographical data and documentation in and between all member countries; arrange international congresses.
Broader:
Exchanging geographical knowledge
Collecting ecological data
Narrower:
Preparing geoscientific maps
Disseminating geothermal information
Creating geographic information systems
Facilitates:
Drafting local geo-social map
Advancing geophysical research
Mapping topographic information
Managing databases on biodiversity
Developing ortho-photography landbases
Disseminating environmental information
Producing environmental resource inventories
Providing geographical information
Facilitated by:
Assessing earth's carrying capacity
Developing policy for conservation of forests
Problems:
Unavailability of topographical data
Values:
Abuse
Unused
Underuse
Deformation
Information
Misinformation
Disinformation
Organizations:
International Geographical Union
European Umbrella Organization for Geographical Information
References:
World Resources Institute: Africa Data Sampler: A geo-referenced database for all African countries
Subjects:
Geophysics → Geophysics
Geography → Geography
Information → Information
Information → Data, codes
Type Classification:
F: Exceptional strategies

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The Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential is a unique, experimental research work of the Union of International Associations. It is currently published as a searchable online platform with profiles of world problems, action strategies, and human values that are interlinked in novel and innovative ways. These connections are based on a range of relationships such as broader and narrower scope, aggravation, relatedness and more. By concentrating on these links and relationships, the Encyclopedia is uniquely positioned to bring focus to the complex and expansive sphere of global issues and their interconnected nature.

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