New GIS for Equity and Social Justice GeoNet Community
Join the new GIS for Equity and Social Justice GeoNet Community to discuss active projects and meet other professionals working on projects to create change. In this group, members can be part of a community of people who are leveraging GIS to advance equity and social justice. Group members can find the latest information and resources on this topic, connect with others, ask questions,
Esri Announces Online Analytics Platform for Caribbean Community
Press Release New GeoPortal Site Provides Free Location Data and Mapping Resources REDLANDS, Calif.—April 8, 2020—Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced that it has launched the Caribbean GeoPortal, a comprehensive cloud-based platform that provides rich content and solutions from Esri and its partners. Built in collaboration with its Caribbean distributor, Spatial Innovision, the geoportal provides premium access to Esri’s ArcGIS Online
#AskReuters Discussion on Income Inequality, Race, and COVID-19
Esri's GIS for Social Equity and Justice team members Clinton Johnson and Margot Bordone participate in a live twitter chat with Reuters on income inequality, race, and coronavirus. See a few responses from the Twitter chat. A1. These stats stem from pre-COVID-19 #racialinequities like economic inequities that prevent communities of color from social distancing fully & health inequities like access & quality of
FedGIS 2020 Recap: Diversity and Belonging in GIS
While the 2020 Federal GIS Conference showcased innovative ways to use the power of location intelligence technology, several sessions focused on how professionals in the industry can harness the power of diversity to enhance their careers in the GIS industry. The practice of diversity and inclusion in the GIS industry values the perspectives and participation of marginalized voices, but one session and