Online environmental information systems
Contribuinte(s) |
Adam, Frederic Humphreys, Patrick |
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2008
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Resumo |
In today’s information society, electronic tools, such as computer networks for the rapid transfer of data and composite databases for information storage and management, are critical in ensuring effective environmental management. In particular environmental policies and programs for federal, state, and local governments need a large volume of up-to-date information on the quality of water, air, and soil in order to conserve and protect natural resources and to carry out meteorology. In line with this, the utilization of information and communication technologies (ICTs) is crucial to preserve and improve the quality of life. In handling tasks in the field of environmental protection a range of environmental and technical information is often required for a complex and mutual decision making in a multidisciplinary team environment. In this regard e-government provides a foundation of the transformative ICT initiative which can lead to better environmental governance, better services, and increased public participation in environmental decision- making process. |
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IGI Global |
Relação |
DOI:10.4018/978-1-59904-843-7.ch077 Yigitcanlar, Tan, Hoon Han, Jung, & Lee, Sang Ho (2008) Online environmental information systems. In Adam, Frederic & Humphreys, Patrick (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Decision Making and Decision Support Technologies. IGI Global, Hershey Pa, pp. 691-698. |
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Copyright 2008 IGI Global |
Fonte |
Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering; School of Urban Development |
Palavras-Chave | #120507 Urban Analysis and Development #120599 Urban and Regional Planning not elsewhere classified #E-Business #E-Democracy #E-Government #Environmental Informatics #Environmental Information System #Geographical Information System #Online Environmental Information System |
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Book Chapter |