David Gadsden, Author at Esri

David Gadsden

David Gadsden is the Director of Conservation Solutions and administers the Esri Conservation Program. For over 30 years this program makes Esri geographic information system (GIS) technology available to nonprofit and nongovernment conservation organizations globally. David joined Esri in 2002 and has more than two decades of experience helping organizations use GIS in humanitarian and conservation work. He has also served as a technical advisor to the United Nations, US Department of State, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. An applied geographer, David writes articles and blog posts about using geospatial technology to advance the conservation of biodiversity, climate resiliency, equitable access to nature, and sustainable development.

Earth scientists meet in Nairobi as drought wreaks havoc

IUCN and Esri collaborate to promote Green List and biodiversity conservation through digital innovation

Mapping the natural world on Earth Day, AWF honors Esri partnership

How Do You Help Rhinos Thrive in the Wild? Give Rangers a Data Collection App

Mapping a Nature-Based Solution to Human-Elephant Conflict

Safeguarding Africa’s Protected Areas and Wildlife Using a Holistic Strategy

National Audubon Society Maps the Wondrous Routes of Bird Migration

Disaster Brings Conservation Awareness; Maps Bring Even More

Tacare: How a Global Conservation Movement Started with Community-Created Maps

Community-Led Conservation Creates Sustainable Super Fruit Market in the Amazon

Striking a Balance Between Conservation and Growth—Maps Show How

In One of Earth's Driest Countries, Smart Maps Help Protect Water Supplies

Conservation Mapping: How Does Technology Help Kenya’s Elephants?

Maps Cut through the Fog in Peru to Help Preserve Unique Ecosystems

If Our Forests Could Talk: New Maps Spotlight Forestry Concerns in Canada

Born Free Uses Smart Maps to Save Lions, Solve Human-Wildlife Conflict

Hollywood Tricks and Location Technology Catch Poachers of Sea Turtle Eggs

Chengeta Wildlife Wields Location Intelligence to Fight Poachers

COVID-19: Amazonian Tribe Applies Location Intelligence to Protect Community

African Parks Uses Tracking to Combat Poaching and Protect Animals

Dr. Jane Goodall: Patient Observation Lets You See What Others Can’t

E.O. Wilson: Micro Lens Reveals Macro Understanding

Winter Sports Advocates Map Economic Impact of Climate Change

Connecting Cumberland Trails for Recreation and Conservation

On Battling Climate Change

Defending Elephants in Africa

Location Technology Helps the Legally Vulnerable After Disasters

A Nature-Based Solution to Human-Elephant Conflict

Earth scientists meet in Nairobi as drought wreaks havoc

IUCN and Esri collaborate to promote Green List and biodiversity conservation through digital innovation

Mapping the natural world on Earth Day, AWF honors Esri partnership