Environmental information systems for Africa
Language: English Series: Surveying World ; 2(5) July 1994, 24-26(3)Publication details: 1994Subject(s): Summary: Describes the tools which have been developed to monitor the environment of the world for changes of climate, and debates as to how these new technologies can help manage the environment in Africa. Examines factors such as mapping progress,and looks at the role of geographic information systems.Proposes relevant solutions to problems involved, evaluating current EIS programmes in Sub-saharan Africa,taking into account need and implementation.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS51123 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 11552-1001 |
Describes the tools which have been developed to monitor the environment of the world for changes of climate, and debates as to how these new technologies can help manage the environment in Africa. Examines factors such as mapping progress,and looks at the role of geographic information systems.Proposes relevant solutions to problems involved, evaluating current EIS programmes in Sub-saharan Africa,taking into account need and implementation.