Journal of Geography  & Natural Disasters
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Department of Geography, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  Role of GIS in Study of Sustainable Development and Environmental Management
  Author(s): Arun Kumar Maurya* and Abhishek Kumar
  
  Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are essential for environmental management and sustainable development as they facilitate the analysis of spatial data and enhance decision-making processes in domains such as disaster mitigation, urban planning, climate adaptation, and natural resource management. This chapter examines the primary functions of GIS in these fields, emphasizing its efficacy in integrating diverse information and promoting sustainable solutions in environmental management and sustainable development. Despite its potential, widespread adoption is hindered by challenges including cost, technological complexity, data availability, and ethical considerations. To effectively leverage GIS for global sustainability initiatives, these obstacles must be addressed through collaboration, funding, and capacity building. This research article examines.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35841/2167-0587.24.14.326

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