- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Los Angeles Based GIS Strategy Volunteer Needed for Compost Use Study
ORGANIZATION: Global Green USA
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Global Green is a national environmental non-profit with offices in NYC, LA, DC and New Orleans.
We're conducting a national project on opportunities for increased compost use to benefit water management, soil health and carbon sequestration. The project will involve modeling of general strategies as well as specific scenerios for neighborhoods, cities - and potentially agriculture. The focus of the project is of the city as a lever for addressing climate change.
We're seeking help from 1-2 volunteers to brainstorm with us how GIS can be used to help cities and developers understand what role can GIS play in urban planning. We'd like to better understand what role Global Green can play to supporting the project with GIS including the time involved, data layers that we may need access to and both the benefits and challenges of using GIS.
For more information on compost use in urban areas, please see the links below:
Real Estate and Compost use:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5548ed90e4b0b0a763d0e704/t/59b2fe551f318d4561908bf5/1504902753981/multifmaily_compostguide_D3_0908.pdf
Soil in the City:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKVhihwAfnw
Call for Collaboration
http://www.globalgreen.org/blog/m9dt388wwr55brtem28fn32fgbfz89
Global Green will utilize recommendations of the volunteer to develop their workplan for the fall / winter 2017, and for 2018.
Volunteers must have a working knowledge of GIS.
More opportunities with Global Green USA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Global Green USA
Location:
c/o Global Green USA, 54 W 39th Street, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
Global Green USA is the American affiliate of Green Cross International. For 25 years, Global Green USA has been a national leader in advancing smart solutions to climate change that improve lives and protect our planet. We create transformative model projects and advance new policies that build sustainable and resilient communities and affordable housing. We help local governments, schools, and public agencies integrate sustainable design, clean energy, and water reduction measures and we help people reduce waste, live better, and act more sustainably today--and in the future.
Description
Global Green has influenced more than $20 billion dollars worth of building construction by encouraging the integration of green building and sustainability practices, and we’ve educated millions of people about climate-friendly solutions through our five annual events, including the green event of the year, our Pre-Oscar Party. Our impact has been felt across the country, particularly in areas affected by disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans where we led green rebuilding efforts and continue to provide assistance and resources to local residents.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1617 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90404
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2017
SKILLS
- Civil Engineering
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 10-20 hours