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Climate Data Can Be Critical in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States – Here’s How to Get It

Oct 5, 2015 | Schuyler Null

When war breaks out, what happens to the weather forecast? Violent conflict disrupts many essential services in developing countries and one of the most overlooked…

Judging the Civilian and Environmental Risks of Cyber Warfare

Jun 12, 2015 | Doug Weir

How much of a threat do cyber attacks on industrial infrastructure pose to civilians and the environment? More to the point, how do we judge…

Conflict, Forced Migration and Property Claims

Jun 10, 2015 | Sandra Joireman and Jon Unruh

Amidst widespread fighting in Iraq and Syria, millions of distressed civilians have fled their homes. In Yemen as well, war has led to mass displacement…

Fragile States Use Geospatial Data and Maps to Better Manage Natural Resources

May 6, 2015 | Alex Fischer

The g7+ countries (a voluntary grouping of 20 states affected by fragility) have recognized that one of the first step towards addressing the challenges identified in natural…

Remote Data Team Helped Put Haiti back on the Map

Mar 18, 2015 | Alex Fischer

A piece from the Earth Institute Haiti Dialogue Series: Now in its third year, having hosted more than 20 sessions, the Haiti Dialogue Series hosts forums that…