Data (and some humans) never sleep.
Here we share our excursions into the data jungle along with a few other topics. We are particularly interested in social, linguistic, urban, spatial and environmental questions.
→ The virtual world is growing with 1,100 petabytes created daily.
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Align for Biodiversity
In March 2021, the World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) Europe, the Capitals Coalition, Arcadis, the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and UNEP-WCMC launched the Align project – Aligning accounting approaches for nature. Funded by the European Commission, the Align project will support businesses, financial institutions, and other stakeholders in developing standardised natural capital accounting practices, including…
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Harnessing Open Data: Is centralised better? Saudi Arabia’s Unified Approach
In an era where data drives decisions, the importance of open data in governance and public engagement cannot be overstated. Historically, Saudi Arabian government bodies operated independent open data platforms, fragmenting information and complicating public access. The recent consolidation into a single platform marks a transformative step in data accessibility and transparency. The shift to…
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Harnessing Google Street View for Advanced Infrastructure Analysis
Exploring the Unseen Potential of Street-Level Imagery In today’s data-driven world, urban and non-urban infrastructure planning and maintenance can significantly benefit from technological advancements. One such technological tool is Google Street View (GSV), which has proven to be invaluable not just for virtual navigation but also for detailed infrastructure analysis. In this post, we delve…
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Retrospection techniques in at work
Reflecting on past experiences and outcomes is not just beneficial for personal development but crucial for continuous improvement in any business environment. This practice equips individuals, teams and organizations with the ability to learn from both successes and failures, thereby significantly enhancing decision-making processes, fostering a culture of innovation, and ultimately improving overall performance and…
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Ecological or engineered greening
Among the most ambitious greening projects around the world is the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI). While supporting the ambition of reaching net zero, SGI is focused on combating climate change, improving quality of life, and protecting the environment for future generations, the SGI was launched in 2021 by the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister…
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More data required to understand the impact of alien plants in an arid environment
Thanks to national and regional greening initiatives, the landscaping and greening sector in KSA is flowering, leading to a much needed capacity development associated with plant production, plant material import, propagation and transport. This may lead to the propagation of and sales of non-native invasive plants such as Prosopis juliflora.
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