What are the most effective ways for GIS professionals to make a positive impact on the environment?

For me, GIS makes it easy to monitor the environment using satellite images. Satellite images help monitor the natural resources, soil, and habitat of different species. With the help of GIS, an organization can observe the distribution of different species and use this information to allocate funds for the species. Also GIS holds to the key for mining and understudying structures of the earth where various hazards like volcanoes are most likely to occur.

Los Sig son vitales para crear cartografía, la cual sirve como medio de comunicación para transmitir información, en este caso medioambiental, ya que no es lo mismo escribir un ensayo y que diga se derramaron 100.000 litros de petróleo al mar, que mostrar una imagen con la mancha de dicho derrame, esto acompa?ado de una escala gráfica, ayudan a asimilar la magnitud del derrame y obviamente, si está incluida información de la costa, ayuda como referencia espacial a las personas, para ubicarse en el territorio afectado.

The use of GIS in environmental science education has the potential to prepare students for the challenges ahead and equip them with skills to create positive change. By understanding where and why an environmental problem is happening, students can better identify solutions to overcome any issue. This is important because it provides a relatable basis for training and retraining. In Nigeria for example, the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency have partnered with key industry players and the academia to bring to play the realities of urbanization and industrialization on the environment through its shared GIS database system which has formed the basis for a unilateral agreement on regulations and environmental management.

Industry professionals and and the academic, through the use of GIS, they can explore new possibilities, test hypotheses, and generate insights. For example, GIS can help to create smart cities, green infrastructure, and circular economy models that enhance environmental performance and quality of life.

This is of great importance as With GIS, information on land use, biodiversity, water resources, and energy consumption can be overlayed on infrastructure assets and analyzed to identify patterns, relationships, and areas for improvement. One of the key applications of GIS in sustainability is the analysis of land cover data. Thus improving understanding and driving sustainability.

Since most GIS work can be shared and submitted online, we can avoid printing maps unless necessary. We can use our devices for long periods, and upgrade only the components that need replacement. Many online resources teach you how to replace a certain component for eg, a RAM or battery, and even storage parts.

A reduction in their personal waste, and the ability to keep to check their lifestyle relative to the nature of job they do, is important as they will become the pioneers of sustainability in their local communities starting from their personal life to their workplace and daily activities.

Eco-Friendly Impact: Smart Resource Use: Use GIS to wisely manage and conserve natural resources. Green Landscape Design: Plan nature-friendly spaces with GIS tools for a greener environment. Climate Action: Employ GIS for accurate climate predictions, aiding in environmental strategies. Protecting Wildlife: Use geospatial data to safeguard vital habitats, supporting diverse ecosystems. Community Education: Share GIS-based info to enlighten communities about sustainable living. Waste Solutions: Optimize waste management with GIS insights for a cleaner, healthier world.

GIS professionals can explore open-source datasets that are available for environment monitoring. If they are from different fields of GIS, for example, urban planning they can use their knowledge and apply it to the environment planning and monitoring sector.