Impact of geography
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The future for rural mobility symposium
On Wednesday 27 March 2024 the Society co-hosted 'The future for rural mobility' symposium with The University of Hertfordshire's Smart Mobility Unit and Transport East.
Stopping the poachers: technological solutions for rhino conservation
Low-cost thermal imaging (TI) approaches for anti-poaching operations with front-line rangers in three countries are supporting >85% of rhino in Africa.
Changing global political, humanitarian, media and public understanding and actions on political violence
Research on incidents of violence and conflict worldwide is informing strategy and policy to better allocate resources within conflict-affected states.
Delivering smart ticketing in Great Britain
Research at the University of Plymouth has supported the rollout of contactless payment across bus networks.
Protecting human health from infectious diseases in low-resource settings
Research has reduced human health risk from diseases including cholera, Ebola and typhoid.
Transforming international efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
Research has supported country-level improvements in anti-FGM/C efforts.
Smart handpumps: improving drinking water services in rural Africa
Research initiated a social enterprise, FundiFix, which deploys ‘smart’ water handpumps and generates real-time data on their use and performance.
Transformative gas sensing technology in volcano monitoring
Geographers have developed novel techniques to monitor volcanic gases.
Transforming time: Understanding climate change and human history using IntCal radiocarbon calibration
Research has converted radiocarbon calibration data into calendar years.
Maximising the impact of smart meters
Research has provided the principal evidence for the UK Government's approach to the roll-out of smart meters since 2016.
Empowering local communities to reduce health vulnerabilities after disasters
Research has identified strategies for risk reduction of infectious diseases that focus on affected communities’ vulnerabilities and capabilities.
Wetland management and sustainable livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa
Research built capacity to implement a social-ecological Functional Landscape Approach to managing wetlands and catchments.