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Improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people through innovative, world class Geographic Information Services.

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The visual below beautifully transforms a disaster into art, something rarely captured. During 2023, Afghanistan was hit by three impactful earthquakes. Our team used different datasets to better understand their impact. Our earthquake project: alcis.org/earthquake

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It's without question that human rights are an imperative. Whether that be the right to clean water, food security, or self expression. For #HumanRightsDay2024, we're reflecting on our recent project with @DAI on agricultural resilience in Afghanistan: alcis.org/story-maps

It's without question that human rights are an imperative. Whether that be the right to clean water, food security, or self expression.

For #HumanRightsDay2024, we're reflecting on our recent project with @DAI on agricultural resilience in Afghanistan: alcis.org/story-maps
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It's great to see how others are creating interactive maps and 3D imagery of places unreachable to many, like Mount Everest. 🗻 For #InternationalMountainDay, make sure to check out Amy Pechacek's work linked below!

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At Alcis, we love utilising technologies like #ArcGISLivingAtlas when conducting our analysis, especially when we want to better understand natural disasters. Click the link to read up on how we are supporting humanitarian response initiatives: alcis.org/humanitarian-r…

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With 2025 fast approaching, it's never a bad idea to develop or try new skills! Esri has several courses running in the new year, including 'GIS for Climate Action,' which aligns with our values of #UsingGISforGood - and well worth signing up for. alcis.org

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As the days get colder, we love seeing how others are taking inspiration from the coming winter climates. Take a look at how Esri is using maps as ornaments to encourage mapping in all forms - even snowflakes! alcis.org

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The Taliban's opium ban has led to a 67% drop in poppy cultivation areas in 2024, reshaping Afghanistan's economic and social landscape🌹 Read more in William Byrd's article: Understanding the Implications of the Taliban’s Opium Ban in Afghanistan.

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Despite being primarily a messaging app, WhatsApp has a variety of other features - like instant mapping 🗺️ It's great to see how others are leveraging technologies to help in disaster situations. Check out our humanitarian response page: alcis.org/humanitarian-r…

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Its great to see how others are spreading the word of how impressive #GIS can be for peacekeeping initiatives. #OSM and crowdsourced data are two brilliant sources of knowledge under the umbrella of geospatial technology! alcis.org

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Here is another opportunity to expand your #GIS skills and techniques. 🗺️ Sign up for the GeoTech talks through the link below to keep up to date on the latest esri developments! alcis.org

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We want to extend a very merry Christmas and happy holidays to all who celebrate. Our team is taking a well deserved break, but we will be back in the new year. We look forward to sharing some BLUE news with you soon!

We want to extend a very merry Christmas and happy holidays to all who celebrate. 

Our team is taking a well deserved break, but we will be back in the new year. 

We look forward to sharing some BLUE news with you soon!
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As we enter into 2025, its great to see developments in the #GIS world! In 2025, we want to make more StoryMaps to spread information creatively about conflict countries around the world. Check out our StoryMap page: alcis.org/story-maps

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With an increase use of AI in the #GIS industry, it's great to see how it used to assist in cases of natural disasters, like drought. While we aren't heavy AI users, our work in conflict areas often deals with natural and humanitarian disasters. For more: alcis.org/humanitarian-r…

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Understanding soil types is key to promoting quality agriculture and sustainable #foodsecurityforall. This remind us of our work in supporting Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development's efforts towards food security in Uganda. Find the StoryMap called 'Satellites and Seeds' here: alcis.org/story-maps

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Are you headed to the Esri Federal #GIS Conference in Washington come February? Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to showcase your maps and potentially see them featured on the main stage! alcis.org

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It's great to see how FAO Knowledge are using data to support disaster relief initiatives! When faced with natural disasters and/or humanitarian crises, the need for effective action is stronger than ever. Read our humanitarian response page: alcis.org/humanitarian-r…

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Take a read of ReliefWeb's and Connecting Business Initiative (CBI)'s latest report on technological methods for disaster management. Using #GIS and #EO is crucial to understanding, preparing and recovering from the effects of disasters. Visit our disaster response page: alcis.org/humanitarian-r…

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Thank you to DAI for your message of congratulations! We've just released a blog article that expands more on the competition, and what it was like creating the #StoryMap. Read the blog here: alcis.org/post/unwdf-sto…

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Today is the first-ever World Day for Glaciers! Today, we urge global action to protect glaciers & their crucial role in sustaining life on Earth for future generations. This new storymap from AlcisGeo explores increasing risks in the Peruvian Andes. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6b235e…