Over the last 100 years, our planet has gone through rapid changes due to human activities. In many cases, these changes have taken place without adequate planning, potentially affecting the delicate balance between human development and the environment. These changes not only had a potential effect at local level, but also a potential to affect areas far away from where the change took place. In addition, human activities are causing an impact on global climate with can potentially create major challenges to many countries.

One of the biggest limitations to appropriately respond to the challenges posed by environmental and economic change is the lack of the necessary data and tools to effectively evaluate and deal with these potential problems. The technologies of Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) offer the tools to cost-efficiently and rapidly evaluate the spatial and temporal change and can assist in organizing information to determine the best course of action. The availability of technologies is not the only constraint however; there is a strong need to build the capacity of agencies to use information and technology.

GEODEC (Geospatial Data for Environmental Conservation) is a consulting service specializing in geospatial analysis, specifically directed towards practical scientific-based approaches to environmental conservation issues. GEODEC works with customers, assessing their needs and providing a tailored product based on these needs and our comprehensive knowledge and experience.