The Open Access version of this book, available at
https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429290626, has been made available
under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives
4.0 license. Large-scale migration from rural to urban areas, and
between countries, affects sustainable development at local,
national, and regional levels. To strengthen urban and rural
resilience to global challenges, Sustainable Development Goals
Connectivity Dilemma: Land and Geospatial Information for Urban and
Rural Resilience, brings together leading international geospatial
experts to analyze the role of land and geospatial data
infrastructures and services for achieving the United Nations'
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While the goals outlined in
the 2030 Agenda have been longstanding aspirations worldwide, the
complexity and connectivity between social, economic,
environmental, and governance challenges are changing with
large-scale urbanization and population growth. Structured in 5
parts, the themes and objectives of the book are in line with the
critical challenges, gaps, and opportunities raised at all UN-GGIM
events and UN-GGIM Academic Network forums. Through the different
perspectives of scholars, industry actors, and policy-makers, this
book provides interdisciplinary analysis and multisectoral
expertise on the interconnection between the SDGs, geospatial
information, and urban and rural resilience. Sustainable
Development Goals Connectivity Dilemma: Land and Geospatial
Information for Urban and Rural Resilience is an essential
reference for researchers, industry professionals, and postgraduate
students in fields such as geomatics, land administration, urban
planning, GIS, and sustainable development. It will also prove a
vital resource for environmental protection specialists, government
practitioners, UN-GGIM delegates, and geospatial and land
administration agencies. Features: Introduces a holistic and new
approach to sustainable development Brings together social,
economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability Highlights
the significance and the role of geospatial information in
sustainable development Examines urban and rural interdependencies
in the context of strengthening resilience Written by experts with
diverse academic and professional backgrounds who examine
connectivity and develop strategic pathways
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