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Professional standards and best practice
Standards and best practice are important elements of professional practice. Here we have collated guidance relevant for professional geographers across sectors and organisations.
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Professional code of conduct
The Code of Conduct sets out how Chartered Geographers should behave as part of this profession, and what others should expect from them.
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Ethics in geospatial data use
Find out about how geographers are addressing the ethical challenges of using geospatial and location data.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
Standards and best practice are important elements of professional practice. Here we have collated guidance relevant for professional geographers across sectors and organisations.
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Geospatial standards
Find resources on geospatial standards here.