Geospatial governance in a global context
Nithiyanandam, Y.; Kalyani, S. (2025). Geospatial governance in a global context, in: Burnett, C.M. et al. Global land-ocean geospatial applications: Mapping and surveying with remote sensing and GIS. pp. 1-23
In: Burnett, C.M.; Pradhan, B. (Ed.) (2025). Global land-ocean geospatial applications: Mapping and surveying with remote sensing and GIS. CRC Press: Boca Raton. ISBN 9781003422877. 278 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003422877, more
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- Nithiyanandam, Y.
- Kalyani, S.
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| Abstract |
This chapter presents a comprehensive analysis of geospatial governance in a global context, examining the evolving role of geospatial technologies in shaping national policy, global cooperation, and strategic decision-making. It traces how geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and satellite-based data have transitioned from technical tools to instruments of governance, diplomacy, and security. Through comparative case studies, including the United States, European Union, Russian Federation, China, Japan, and India, the chapter highlights how nations have embedded geospatial frameworks into national security doctrines, digital transformation agendas, and economic development plans. It explores the tensions between open data and national security, the impact of digital sovereignty, and the importance of interoperable and inclusive spatial data infrastructures. By illustrating both the opportunities and constraints posed by these policies, this chapter underscores the need for coordinated, ethically grounded, and future-ready geospatial governance frameworks to support sustainable development, regional stability, and equitable digital futures. |
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