Tools tagged with "Humanitarian"

The Hand-in-Hand (HiH) Geospatial Platform is an enabling tool for the HiH Initiative, offering over 2 million data layers for targeted, evidence-based interventions. This Digital Public Good provides open-access geographic information, key food security indicators, and agricultural statistics from FAO and external organizations like NGOs, academia, and space agencies.

This website offers comprehensive guides for OpenStreetMap users, covering beginner topics, advanced editing with JOSM, and detailed information on OSM data. It provides practical tutorials on mapping various features and utilizing tools like the iD editor and QGIS for data management.

This platform provides detailed population density maps, likely derived from Facebook's extensive user data and AI analysis. These maps are invaluable for researchers, humanitarian organizations, and development agencies to understand population distribution and density across various regions. The data supports critical decision-making in disaster response, public health initiatives, and infrastructure planning.

"Minds Behind Maps" is a podcast featuring conversations with individuals who build and utilize maps in various fields. It explores how maps are created and applied across different industries, from data science to video production. The show delves into the techniques and stories behind geospatial data and visualization.

OpenAerialMap is an open collection and database for aerial imagery, fostering collaboration and accessibility. It provides a platform for mappers to store, share, and discover imagery, particularly from UAV efforts. Users can browse, filter, and obtain the imagery they need for various applications, including crisis response.

geoBoundaries is an online, open-license resource providing a global database of political administrative boundaries for every country. It tracks approximately 1 million boundaries across over 200 entities, making data available for visualization and download in common file formats. This platform is a collaborative effort by the community and William & Mary geoLab.

This service offers geographic names data in a tab-delimited text format, suitable for GIS, databases, and spreadsheets. Data is available as a single global dataset, broken out by feature classification, or by individual country files. It provides powerful capabilities for data analysis, manipulation, and display for end users.

The Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) is an open data platform managed by OCHA that aims to make humanitarian data easy to find and use. It provides a central location for data related to humanitarian crises, allowing users to access datasets on various topics from different organizations for informed decision-making.

Earth Engine combines a multi-petabyte catalog of satellite imagery and geospatial datasets with planetary-scale analysis capabilities. It enables scientists, researchers, and developers to detect changes, map trends, and quantify differences on the Earth's surface, leveraging Google's cloud infrastructure.

The AFG Humanitarian Response MapCentre serves as a vital platform for accessing geospatial information critical to humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan. It compiles and disseminates maps and data to support planning, coordination, and response activities across the region.

This platform offers a comprehensive collection of core data sets related to Natural Disaster Hotspots – A Global Risk Analysis. These data sets are freely available for download and include information on hazard frequency, distribution, mortality risks, and economic loss deciles for various natural disasters. The data is provided in common GIS-compatible formats to facilitate research and analysis.

This resource provides access to the book "Cloud-Based Remote Sensing with Google Earth Engine: Fundamentals and Applications." Published by Springer, the book is available for free download as a PDF, offering in-depth material for learning and applying geospatial analysis. It covers essential concepts and practical applications within the Google Earth Engine platform.

This Esri Hub site serves as the central platform for the LA County Enterprise GIS (eGIS) Program. It facilitates the sharing and visualization of authoritative spatial data and technology for both internal LA County users and the general public. The platform supports the county's vision by providing innovative tools and projects to enhance public services and improve outcomes for citizens.

The Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) systematically records and defines ongoing violent conflicts globally. It offers one of the most accurate and widely used data sources on armed conflicts, with its definition becoming a standard for systematic conflict study.

PRIO is dedicated to making its extensive research data publicly available for replication and further study. The platform offers a wide array of datasets derived from various PRIO projects and publications, covering critical global issues. These resources are invaluable for researchers and analysts in peace and conflict studies.