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04 Jan Co-developing Research in Geospatial Sciences: Experiences from a Research Institute in the Co-creation of Impactful Solutions with Indigenous Communities in Aotearoa New Zealand

Introduction Guided by the UN-SDGs and focused on generating innovative geospatial research, the Geospatial Research Intitute Toi Hangarau is committed to developing, implementing, and facilitating the use and access to geospatial technologies for multiple sectors of New Zealand society. We partner with various groups, including... READ MORE

03 Jan Data processing for flood risk assessments

Project summary   Alongside the uncertainty research, the GRI is working with NIWA to help produce consistent, open-source methodology for the national flood risk assessments. The methods developed are guided by a number of physically-based flood inundation modelling efforts that have been attempted internationally both... READ MORE

03 Jan Uncertainties in flood risk assessments

Project summary   Flooding is one of New Zealand’s most damaging hazards. This research programme is supporting the changes that are needed to our flood risk management. The overall aim of the programme is to provide the first, high-resolution flood hazard assessment for every catchment... READ MORE

03 Jan Biological Heritage Challenge: Eco-Index Programme

Project summary   The Eco-index programme is funded through the New Zealand’s National Science Challenge “New Zealand’s Biological Heritage - Ngā Koiora Tuku Iho”. Through this initiative, the Eco-index programme has set a long-term National Biodiversity Vision ‘protected, restored and connected by 2121’. The Protect-Tiaki... READ MORE

03 Jan Health Location Index

Project summary   Accounting for the co-occurrence of multiple environmental influences is a more accurate reflection of population exposure than considering isolated influences, aiding in understanding the complex interactions between environments, behaviour and health. Healthy Location Index describes how environmental ‘goods’ such as green spaces... READ MORE