I had the pleasure of sitting down with David Yarnold to discuss the incredible role that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) plays in conservation, a topic he brilliantly explores in his new book. The African Wildlife Foundation is deeply honored to be featured. I’m particularly excited about how David has captured the essence of #GIS in shaping the future of #conservation in #Africa.
At #AWF, we've seen firsthand how GIS has revolutionized the way we work. It’s no longer just about maps—GIS provides governments with real-time data to make smarter decisions on conservation and development. From identifying key wildlife corridors to determining the best land use strategies for human-wildlife coexistence, through our partnership with Esri, GIS has equipped us with the knowledge we need to conserve #nature all while still driving progress on the continent.
This book highlights stories that matter across industries and different parts of the world, and I strongly encourage everyone interested in better understanding the impact of #GIS and in our case, the intersection of technology and conservation to definitely grab a copy.
It’s not just a book—it’s a glimpse into the future of how we can better protect our planet.
And to quote him, "The Geography of Hope shows how GIS helps people, communities, and organizations succeed and prosper."
You can have an overview understanding of what the book is about - through this link to the storymap - https://lnkd.in/e2fq9yCk
Once you are sold on the storymap, here's where you can buy the book - https://lnkd.in/ewsrq8v7
Congratulations, David, on such an impactful piece of work! 👏
David Yarnold, Jack Dangermond, David Gadsden, David Williams, Eric Coppenger, Andrea Athanas, Edwin Tambara, Beth Foster, Philip Muruthi, Facheux T. Charly - MSc, NANCY G