Mapping Urban Environmental Risks Using Open Source GIS Book Launch
The Institute for International Economic Policy invites you to
Mapping Urban Environmental Risks Using Open Source GIS
Wednesday, October 14 | 12:00pm ET
Elliott School of International Affairs, 5th Floor, Room 505
1957 E Street NW, Washington, DC
Please join us for a lunchtime book launch featuring David Rain, Associate Professor of Geography and International Affairs and Chair of the Department of Geography and Environment, as he discusses his recently published book, Mapping Urban Environmental Risks Using Open Source GIS. Dr. Rain's book serves as a practical guide to understanding and responding to environmental risks in cities using open source geographic information systems (GIS) and freely available spatial data. A light lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m., and the presentation will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14
11:45 A.M. Lunch
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Book Presentation & Discussion
Location: Elliott School of International Affairs, 5th Floor, Room 505
1957 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
About the Book
Cities across the world are facing a convergence of environmental risks, from flooding and extreme heat to air pollution and water scarcity. These threats are increasingly uneven in their impacts and deeply shaped by local geography. This book offers a practical, accessible guide to understanding and responding to these threats using open source GIS and freely available spatial data. Drawing on real-world case studies, the author examines each risk in turn to support decision-making when urban threats arise. The open access version of Mapping Urban Environmental Risks Using Open Source GIS is available here.
About the Author
David Rain is an Associate Professor of Geography and International Affairs and Chair of the Department of Geography and Environment at GW. He holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Geography from Penn State University. A broadly trained human geographer, he has interests in urbanization, the environment, geospatial science and technology, population and census geography, disaster vulnerability and resilience, and geographic and environmental education. His work has been funded by the Fulbright Program and the National Institutes of Health.
His current research uses geospatial tools to address environmental issues in cities of the Global South, and most of his field experience has been in West Africa. He teaches Geography of Africa, Society and Environment, Cities of the Developing World, and the Senior Seminar for Geography majors.