The term "open source" refers to software whose source code has been made freely available to everyone and is accompanied by licenses that facilitate its reuse or adaptation to different contexts. The concept also embodies a culture that promotes the exchange of ideas and values collaboration to improve the code of others. The movement upholds its legacy of collaboration … [Read more...] about Open-Source technology: concepts and applications
4 examples of the power of location data
Geospatial data and analysis, can help to better monitor and plan cities as well as understand the risk of climate change, natural disasters and other crisis in order to create comprehensive strategies to monitor events as they happen. As well as this, it helps to create plans for effective humanitarian response, and protect vulnerable communities who are at more risk of … [Read more...] about 4 examples of the power of location data
11 Free Resources to Promote Sustainable Energy
Español The United Nations Initiative Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) aims to reach three main objectives by 2030 providing universal access to modern energy services; doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency; and doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. To achieve these goals in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about 11 Free Resources to Promote Sustainable Energy