GIS Technology in Our Society

GIS and Society
Knowing that GIS can be the key to many environmental and social solutions, ESRI has long been committed to helping conservation groups and education at all levels. Updates on the activities ESRI is actively engaged in related to GIS and society.
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GIS in Society...Making a Difference
GIS technology is a part of our everyday life. Learn how people are using GIS tools to educate and inspire, generate and deliver services, and explore new frontiers.
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GIS Matters
The application of GIS is limited only by the imagination of those who use it. See examples of how GIS matters in education, energy, healthcare, transportation, business, conservation, culture and community, and natural resources.
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GIS: Helping Manage Our World
Using GIS to take the pulse of the Earth helps scientists and researchers plan, model, and map changes and trends to make better decisions for the future.
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Case Studies
GIS users from USA Today, Honolulu Board of Water, and Pacific Disaster Center talk about GIS technology benefits and return on investment.
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Managing Cartography
Clint Brown and Lindsay Hernstrom, ESRI, discuss and demonstrate cartographic tools and mapping techniques with ArcGIS.
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