Understanding GIS through Sustainable Development Goals 1st Edition

Grab the potential of spatial thinking to drive global change with Understanding GIS through Sustainable Development Goals, 1st Edition by Paul Holloway. This authoritative guide connects Geographic Information Systems (GIS) directly to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showing how mapping and spatial analysis transform policy, planning, and monitoring at local, national, and global scales.

Explore clear, practical explanations of spatial data fundamentals, indicator development, and hands-on workflows for assessing progress on SDGs such as poverty reduction, health, climate action, and sustainable cities. Holloway balances theory and application—demonstrating how GIS supports evidence-based decision-making across urban and rural contexts in regions from Africa and Asia to Latin America and Europe. Case examples and problem-focused explanations make technical concepts accessible to students, planners, NGO practitioners, and policymakers.

Whether you’re a classroom learner or a professional seeking to integrate GIS into sustainability projects, this volume equips you with the tools to map inequality, measure environmental impacts, and design targeted interventions that align with SDG targets. Its practical orientation helps readers translate spatial insights into measurable outcomes and policy impact.

For anyone serious about leveraging geospatial technology for development, Understanding GIS through Sustainable Development Goals is a contemporary, pragmatic resource. Add it to your collection today to deepen your GIS skills, strengthen SDG reporting, and build more resilient, data-driven projects that deliver real-world change. Order now to begin mapping a sustainable future.

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