Lars H. Backer Prize 2016
The Lars H. Backer prize in memoriam of Lars H. Backer will be awarded for major contributions to the development of a geospatial foundation for official statistics or for significantly improving the relevance of geospatial statistics for evidenced-based decision...Read article
On 25-26 April the 3rd meeting of the United Nations Expert Group on the Integration of Statistical and Geospatial Information (UN EG-ISGI) was held at OECD premises in Paris, France. The meeting aimed to: review the outcomes of the members’ consultation on the...Read article
Geospatial statistics in focus at 64th plenary session of the Conference of European Statisticians
On April 27-29, the 64th plenary session of the Conference of European Statisticians took place in Paris. One of the main themes were geospatial information services based on official statistics. The Conference recognized the growing importance of integrating...Read article
Map of mortality for small areas (Andalusia, Spain)
The Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia has published a new map of mortality for small areas using cells of 250 meters a side. This map is part of the publication “Longitudinal statistics on survival and longevity in Andalusia, 2002-2013”...Read articleEO for Ecosystem Accounts free online Workshops, 18-20 April
Earth Observations for Ecosystem Accounts (EO4EA): Using Geospatial Data to Identify and Monitor Ecosystem Services in an Ecosystems Accounts Framework Join the Group on Earth Observations community, Conservation International and the World Bank/Waves Partnership to...Read articleFrom rail timetables to regional and urban indicators on rail passenger services
An analysis of rail passenger services in Europe, focusing on regional and urban indicators.
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A new working paper published by Directorate-General Regional and Urban Policy of the European Commission presents an analysis of the spatial distribution of both population and green areas throughout the cities’ territory, producing indicators on the proximity...Read article
Geospatial Information and Earth Observations: Supporting Official Statistics in Monitoring the SDGs
On March 8-11, the 47th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission took place in New York. In a side event, the use of geospatial and earth observation data inputs into the targets and indicators of the SDGs were discussed. The...Read article