State of the Planet

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  • A Life Well Mapped

    A Life Well Mapped

    Mark Becker believed in the power of geospatial data and analysis to motivate our stewardship of the environment and guide development of sustainable approaches that balance human and environmental needs.

  • Mapping Flood Exposure in Southwest Haiti

    Mapping Flood Exposure in Southwest Haiti

    Mapping flood exposure in Haiti is part of ongoing research at CIESIN on environmental risks and integrated development there.

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  • A Life Well Mapped

    A Life Well Mapped

    Mark Becker believed in the power of geospatial data and analysis to motivate our stewardship of the environment and guide development of sustainable approaches that balance human and environmental needs.

  • Mapping Flood Exposure in Southwest Haiti

    Mapping Flood Exposure in Southwest Haiti

    Mapping flood exposure in Haiti is part of ongoing research at CIESIN on environmental risks and integrated development there.