Newsletter V1 Newsletter-Vol. 2, Issue 46
Written by Vector1Media Monday, 17 November 2008 18:00
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"We are at a point in time along the geospatial maturity curve where product development and innovation has been mastered for many technologies. The focus for many people has changed from tightening and adjusting the nuts and bolts under the hood, to one of acting to solve problems and becoming engaged in understanding others. Technological maturity and advancement has meant freedom and empowerment. It has also propelled these spatial tools and geodata to center stage to engage in the world’s most pressing and complex problems."
"There are many considerations when contemplating whether to cultivate in-house capabilities or to rely on the expertise of others. A large part of this equation revolves around how often the toolset is used, and the level of benefit that it brings to your business. An infrequent user requiring spatial analysis and reporting would be much more likely to rely on outside help as opposed to users where geospatial tools are integral to everyday business."
It’s a daunting task to synthesize and analyze global knowledge regarding the health of the environment. The United Nations Environment Program’s World Conservation Monitoring Center (UNEP-WCMC) in Cambridge, United Kingdom, has a dedicated staff of more than 60 people that work to bring together data on global biodiversity and conservation to guide policy. A primary data product of UNEP-WCMC is the World Database of Protected Areas.V1 editor Matt Ball spoke with Derek Gliddon, head of the Informatics Program at UNEP-WCMC about the goals and challenges of the organization. 
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