Dataset contains training material on using open source Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to improve protected area planning and management from a workshop that was conducted on August 17-21, 2020. Specifically, the dataset contains lectures on GIS fundamentals, QGIS 3.x, and global positioning system (GPS), as well as country-specific datasets and a workbook containing exercises for viewing data, editing/creating datasets, and creating map products in QGIS. Supplemental videos that narrate a step-by-step recap and overview of these processes are found in the Related Content section of this dataset.

Funding for this workshop and material was funded by the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) programme. The BIOPAMA programme is an initiative of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States financed by the European Union's 11th European Development Fund. BIOPAMA is jointly implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature {IUCN) and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (EC-JRC). In the Pacific region, BIOPAMA is implemented by IUCN's Oceania Regional Office (IUCN ORO) in partnership with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). The overall objective of the BIOPAMA programme is to contribute to improving the long-term conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and natural resources in the Pacific ACP region in protected areas and surrounding communities through better use and monitoring of information and capacity development on management and governance.

Hi, I'm Kiaran Ratcliffe a GIS Consultant within the Education Team at Esri UK. Esri is a company that creates and distributes GIS software, and my focus is on helping schools and universities access and use this software effectively. That means helping educators bring GIS into the classroom in ways that are engaging, inclusive, and relevant. We want students to leave school or university not just knowing how to use GIS, but understanding how to apply it to make a difference—socially, environmentally, and across all kinds of industries.It’s a really rewarding role. We get to support both students and teachers, and help them use modern spatial tools to explore the world, solve problems, and tell powerful stories with data.

The GIS market is projected to be valued at $12.8 billion in 2024, driven by factors such as increasing consumer awareness and the rising prevalence of industry-specific trends. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2%, reaching approximately $25.4 billion by 2034.

Sgis Urban Planning And Gis Consultants Limited Export Import Data. Follow the Eximpedia platform for HS code, importer-exporter records, and customs shipment details.

Dataset contains training material on using open source Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to improve protected area planning and management from workshops that were conducted on February 19-21 and October 6-7, 2020. Specifically, the dataset contains lectures on GIS fundamentals, QGIS 3.x, and global positioning system (GPS), as well as country-specific datasets and a workbook containing exercises for viewing data, editing/creating datasets, and creating map products in QGIS. Supplemental videos that narrate a step-by-step recap and overview of these processes are found in the Related Content section of this dataset.

Funding for this workshop and material was funded by the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) programme. The BIOPAMA programme is an initiative of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States financed by the European Union's 11th European Development Fund. BIOPAMA is jointly implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature {IUCN) and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (EC-JRC). In the Pacific region, BIOPAMA is implemented by IUCN's Oceania Regional Office (IUCN ORO) in partnership with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). The overall objective of the BIOPAMA programme is to contribute to improving the long-term conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and natural resources in the Pacific ACP region in protected areas and surrounding communities through better use and monitoring of information and capacity development on management and governance.

This dataset represents the DEC Wetlands Program's Advisory layer. This layer makes the most up-to-date, non-jurisdictional, wetlands mapping avaiable to the public and ANR staff. The wetland mapping has been completed by various consulting services for municipal and planning efforts and other State Agency.

The forestry consulting services market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing demand for sustainable forest management practices and the rising need for efficient resource utilization. The market size in 2025 is estimated at $2.5 billion, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 7% from 2019 to 2024. This growth is fueled by several key factors: the expanding global population leading to increased timber demand, stricter government regulations promoting environmental conservation, and the growing adoption of advanced technologies like GIS and remote sensing in forestry operations. Furthermore, the increasing awareness of climate change and its impact on forests is driving demand for expert advice on carbon sequestration, forest health, and mitigation strategies. Key players like Atlas Information Management, Forest Resource Consultants, Inc., and others are actively shaping the market through innovative solutions and expanding service offerings. The market is segmented based on service type (e.g., forest inventory, sustainable forest management planning, environmental impact assessments), client type (e.g., government agencies, private landowners, timber companies), and geographic region. The forecast period from 2025 to 2033 projects continued expansion, with the market expected to reach approximately $4.2 billion by 2033. However, challenges remain, including fluctuations in timber prices, economic downturns impacting investment in forestry, and the scarcity of skilled professionals in the field. Despite these restraints, the long-term outlook remains positive, driven by the ongoing need for responsible forest management and the increasing recognition of forests' crucial role in mitigating climate change and biodiversity loss. The market will likely see consolidation among consulting firms, partnerships with technology providers, and a greater focus on data-driven solutions to optimize forest management practices. This will drive further innovation and specialization within the sector, enhancing the overall quality and effectiveness of forestry consulting services globally.

GIS Consultant for HE at Esri UK

Addy PopeHigher Education Manager - Esri UKStill think I am a glaciologistGIS consultant GIS EducationDidn't actually do any GIS as an undergrad.

Dataset contains training material on using open source Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to improve protected area planning and management from a workshop that was conducted on October 19-23, 2020. Specifically, the dataset contains lectures on GIS fundamentals, QGIS 3.x, and global positioning system (GPS), as well as country-specific datasets and a workbook containing exercises for viewing data, editing/creating datasets, and creating map products in QGIS. Supplemental videos that narrate a step-by-step recap and overview of these processes are found in the Related Content section of this dataset.

Funding for this workshop and material was funded by the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) programme. The BIOPAMA programme is an initiative of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States financed by the European Union's 11th European Development Fund. BIOPAMA is jointly implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature {IUCN) and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (EC-JRC). In the Pacific region, BIOPAMA is implemented by IUCN's Oceania Regional Office (IUCN ORO) in partnership with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). The overall objective of the BIOPAMA programme is to contribute to improving the long-term conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and natural resources in the Pacific ACP region in protected areas and surrounding communities through better use and monitoring of information and capacity development on management and governance.

WIC Consultant Districts as transferred from the GIS Server. Data includes Region number and contact name. Borders appear to follow county lines.Date Unknown

The webinar "GIS for the Advancement of Child Welfare" describes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial data and how they are used in child welfare. Our speaker, Kathryn Kulbicki, a consultant to the Children's Bureau's former National Resource Center for Child Welfare Data and Technology (NRC-CWDT), discusses geographic principles necessary for understanding geographic patterns and clusters. By understanding geography, we can better understand our communities and our families. Ms. Kulbicki also highlights child welfare GIS projects from several states that have been active in the NRC-CWDT's peer-to-peer group.

Joyce Rose, consultant to ICF International, moderates the webinar.

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I graduated from Durham University with a Mathematics degree (MMath) and began my career working for the engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald as a Graduate Transport Modeller.I spent three years in this role, developing simulation models for transport systems at the local and national level. During this time I began using GIS to aid in designing network structures and displaying model outputs.

Abstract: Annual average wind resource potential for Wisconsin at a 50 meter height.

Purpose: Provide information on the wind resource development potential in Wisconsin.

Supplemental Information: This data set has been validated by NREL and wind energy meteorological consultants. However, the data is not suitable for micro-siting potential development projects.

Other Citation Details: This map has been validated with available surface data by NREL and wind energy meteorological consultants.

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This GIS data was developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory ("NREL"), which is operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE"). The user is granted the right, without any fee or cost, to use, copy, modify, alter, enhance and distribute this data for any purpose whatsoever, provided that this entire notice appears in all copies of the data. Further, the user of this data agrees to credit NREL in any publications or software that incorporate or use the data.

Access to and use of the GIS data shall further impose the following obligations on the User. The names DOE/NREL may not be used in any advertising or publicity to endorse or promote any product or commercial entity using or incorporating the GIS data unless specific written authorization is obtained from DOE/NREL. The User also understands that DOE/NREL shall not be obligated to provide updates, support, consulting, training or assistance of any kind whatsoever with regard to the use of the GIS data.

THE GIS DATA IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL DOE/NREL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOSS OF DATA OR PROFITS, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS CLAIM THAT ARISES OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACCESS OR USE OF THE GIS DATA.

The User acknowledges that access to the GIS data is subject to U.S. Export laws and regulations and any use or transfer of the GIS data must be authorized under those regulations. The User shall not use, distribute, transfer, or transmit GIS data or any products incorporating the GIS data except in compliance with U.S. export regulations. If requested by DOE/NREL, the User agrees to sign written assurances and other export-related documentation as may be required to comply with U.S. export regulations.

Stormwater Compliance Consultant Liability Insurance Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the global stormwater compliance consultant liability insurance market size reached USD 2.05 billion in 2024, reflecting a robust foundation for continued industry growth. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to 2033, driven by increasing regulatory requirements and heightened awareness of environmental risks. By 2033, the market is forecasted to attain a value of USD 3.89 billion. This significant growth is propelled by the rising complexity of environmental regulations and the expanding role of consultants in ensuring stormwater compliance across diverse sectors.

The primary growth factor for the stormwater compliance consultant liability insurance market is the tightening of environmental regulations globally. Governments and regulatory bodies are continually updating stormwater management standards to mitigate pollution and preserve water quality. As these regulations become more stringent, consultants are increasingly exposed to professional and pollution liability risks. This trend compels consulting firms and individual consultants to seek comprehensive liability insurance coverage, ensuring protection against potential lawsuits or claims arising from non-compliance or environmental damage. The demand for specialized insurance products is further amplified by the growing number of construction and industrial projects, each requiring detailed environmental assessments and compliance documentation.

Another critical driver is the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and urbanization, which elevate the risks associated with stormwater runoff and pollution. Urban expansion intensifies the burden on existing stormwater infrastructure, making compliance more challenging and increasing the likelihood of inadvertent violations. As a result, the need for stormwater compliance consultants has surged, and so has the demand for liability insurance tailored to their unique risk profiles. Insurance providers are responding by developing innovative products that address both general and professional liability, as well as pollution-specific exposures, thus supporting the market’s sustained growth trajectory.

Technological advancements and the integration of digital tools in stormwater management also contribute to market expansion. Modern compliance consultants leverage GIS mapping, real-time monitoring, and predictive analytics to assess and mitigate stormwater risks more effectively. While these tools enhance service quality, they also introduce new risks related to data integrity, cyber threats, and technical errors. Consequently, liability insurance policies are evolving to cover technology-driven exposures, attracting a broader customer base. The increasing sophistication of consulting services, combined with the evolving risk landscape, underscores the necessity for comprehensive liability insurance solutions in this field.

Regionally, North America commands the largest share of the stormwater compliance consultant liability insurance market, owing to its advanced regulatory environment and high concentration of construction and industrial activities. Europe follows closely, supported by the European Union’s stringent environmental directives and the prevalence of large-scale infrastructure projects. The Asia Pacific region is witnessing rapid growth, driven by accelerated urbanization and rising awareness of environmental sustainability. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa, while representing smaller market shares, are expected to experience steady growth as regulatory frameworks mature and infrastructure investments increase. Regional disparities in regulatory enforcement and insurance adoption rates, however, continue to shape the competitive dynamics of the global market.

Coverage Type Analysis

The coverage type segment in the stormwater compliance consultant liability insurance market includes general liabilit

Dataset contains training material on using open source Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to improve protected area planning and management from a workshop that was conducted on February 26-28, 2020. Specifically, the dataset contains lectures on GIS fundamentals, QGIS 3.x, and global positioning system (GPS), as well as country-specific datasets and a workbook containing exercises for viewing data, editing/creating datasets, and creating map products in QGIS. Supplemental videos that narrate a step-by-step recap and overview of these processes are found in the Related Content section of this dataset.

Funding for this workshop and material was funded by the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) programme. The BIOPAMA programme is an initiative of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States financed by the European Union's 11th European Development Fund. BIOPAMA is jointly implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature {IUCN) and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (EC-JRC). In the Pacific region, BIOPAMA is implemented by IUCN's Oceania Regional Office (IUCN ORO) in partnership with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). The overall objective of the BIOPAMA programme is to contribute to improving the long-term conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and natural resources in the Pacific ACP region in protected areas and surrounding communities through better use and monitoring of information and capacity development on management and governance.

This dataset was created by a joint collaborative project involving the technical and managerial GIS staff from the ten Metropolitan Counties (Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne and Washington), the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, MetroGIS and the Metropolitan Council. Core needs this dataset are intended to satisfy include:

- Vehicular routing;
- Address geocoding;
- Next Generation 911 call routing and location validation;
- Emergency services dispatching;
- Linear referencing uses;
- Cartographic representation of road features;

For specific questions regarding centerline alignments or attributes, please contact the county below
Anoka: https://www.anokacounty.us/315/GIS
Carver: gis@co.carver.mn.us
Chisago: gis@co.chisago.mn.us
Dakota: gis@co.dakota.mn.us
Hennepin: gis.info@hennepin.us
Isanti: Nate.Kirkwold@co.isanti.mn.us
Ramsey: RCGISMetaData@co.ramsey.mn.us
Sherburne: gis@co.sherburne.mn.us
Scott: gis@co.scott.mn.us
Washington: gis@co.washington.mn.us

This web app was created to help local jurisdictions including cities, counties, contracted GIS consultants, as well as other authoritative organizations to submit updated GIS boundaries for local fire departments.If this is your first time using this app, please take a look at this quick guide regarding how to upload your fire district's GIS boundaries. If you do not have an ArcGIS Online account, you will need to upload a zipped shape file (.zip).

GIS Consultant for HE at Esri UK

RTB Maps is a cloud-based electronic Atlas. We used ArGIS 10 for Desktop with Spatial Analysis Extension, ArcGIS 10 for Server on-premise, ArcGIS API for Javascript, IIS web services based on .NET, and ArcGIS Online combining data on the cloud with data and applications on our local server to develop an Atlas that brings together many of the map themes related to development of roots, tubers and banana crops. The Atlas is structured to allow our participating scientists to understand the distribution of the crops and observe the spatial distribution of many of the obstacles to production of these crops. The Atlas also includes an application to allow our partners to evaluate the importance of different factors when setting priorities for research and development. The application uses weighted overlay analysis within a multi-criteria decision analysis framework to rate the importance of factors when establishing geographic priorities for research and development.Datasets of crop distribution maps, agroecology maps, biotic and abiotic constraints to crop production, poverty maps and other demographic indicators are used as a key inputs to multi-objective criteria analysis.Further metadata/references can be found here: http://gisweb.ciat.cgiar.org/RTBmaps/DataAvailability_RTBMaps.htmlDISCLAIMER, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND PERMISSIONS:This service is provided by Roots, Tubers and Bananas CGIAR Research Program as a public service. Use of this service to retrieve information constitutes your awareness and agreement to the following conditions of use.This online resource displays GIS data and query tools subject to continuous updates and adjustments. The GIS data has been taken from various, mostly public, sources and is supplied in good faith.RTBMaps GIS Data Disclaimer• The data used to show the Base Maps is supplied by ESRI.• The data used to show the photos over the map is supplied by Flickr.• The data used to show the videos over the map is supplied by Youtube.• The population map is supplied to us by CIESIN, Columbia University and CIAT.• The Accessibility map is provided by Global Environment Monitoring Unit - Joint Research Centre of the European Commission. Accessibility maps are made for a specific purpose and they cannot be used as a generic dataset to represent "the accessibility" for a given study area.• Harvested area and yield for banana, cassava, potato, sweet potato and yam for the year 200, is provided by EarthSat (University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment-Global Landscapes initiative and McGill University’s Land Use and the Global Environment lab). Dataset from Monfreda C., Ramankutty N., and Foley J.A. 2008.• Agroecology dataset: global edapho-climatic zones for cassava based on mean growing season, temperature, number of dry season months, daily temperature range and seasonality. Dataset from CIAT (Carter et al. 1992)• Demography indicators: Total and Rural Population from Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) and CIAT 2004.• The FGGD prevalence of stunting map is a global raster datalayer with a resolution of 5 arc-minutes. The percentage of stunted children under five years old is reported according to the lowest available sub-national administrative units: all pixels within the unit boundaries will have the same value. Data have been compiled by FAO from different sources: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), UNICEF MICS, WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition, and national surveys. Data provided by FAO – GIS Unit 2007.• Poverty dataset: Global poverty headcount and absolute number of poor. Number of people living on less than $1.25 or $2.00 per day. Dataset from IFPRI and CIATTHE RTBMAPS GROUP MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO THE COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, OR CORRECTNESS OF THE DATA PORTRAYED IN THIS PRODUCT NOR ACCEPTS ANY LIABILITY, ARISING FROM ANY INCORRECT, INCOMPLETE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. ALL INFORMATION, DATA AND DATABASES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. By accessing this website and/or data contained within the databases, you hereby release the RTB group and CGCenters, its employees, agents, contractors, sponsors and suppliers from any and all responsibility and liability associated with its use. In no event shall the RTB Group or its officers or employees be liable for any damages arising in any way out of the use of the website, or use of the information contained in the databases herein including, but not limited to the RTBMaps online Atlas product.APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT:• Desktop and web development - Ernesto Giron E. (GeoSpatial Consultant) e.giron.e@gmail.com• GIS Analyst - Elizabeth Barona. (Independent Consultant) barona.elizabeth@gmail.comCollaborators:Glenn Hyman, Bernardo Creamer, Jesus David Hoyos, Diana Carolina Giraldo Soroush Parsa, Jagath Shanthalal, Herlin Rodolfo Espinosa, Carlos Navarro, Jorge Cardona and Beatriz Vanessa Herrera at CIAT, Tunrayo Alabi and Joseph Rusike from IITA, Guy Hareau, Reinhard Simon, Henry Juarez, Ulrich Kleinwechter, Greg Forbes, Adam Sparks from CIP, and David Brown and Charles Staver from Bioversity International.Please note these services may be unavailable at times due to maintenance work.Please feel free to contact us with any questions or problems you may be having with RTBMaps.