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Welcome to UNEP/GRID–Sioux Falls

The North American Node of UNEP GRID, located at the USGS EROS Data Center, is in the forefront of applying information technology tools such as remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and web mapping to address the relationships between the environment and human populations. Utilizing the expert knowledge of staff and visiting scientists, the information created with these tools provide policy-makers a scientific basis for making decisions.

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UNEP uses Google Earth to Put You in the Cockpit
People can 'fly' to some of the world's most dramatic environmental hotspots courtesy of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)'s innovative use of the popular mapping tool Google Earth.

Elephants in India
The report, Restoration of Corridors to Facilitate the Movement of Wild Asian Elephants in Rajaji-Corbett Elephant Range, INDIA, is about structure modifications and alternatives to facilitate the movement of elephants.

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Africa: Atlas of Our Changing Environment

We are pleased to announce the release of our newest atlas, Africa: Atlas of Our Changing Environment. A unique and powerful publication, it brings to light stories of environmental change at more than 100 locations spread across every country in Africa.


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