As the Head of the Government Geography Profession, I want to take the opportunity to mark the fact that five years ago today we posted our first blog as the Government Geography Profession. When I look back over the last 5 years …
Following a competition, the Government Geography Profession launches its new logo and branding. We hear from Sarah Cashon, designer of the new logo, on the inspiration behind her design. "My name is Sarah Cashon and I have worked at …
We are now in our third year of the Government Geography Profession's Geography in Government awards. Time has gone quickly! I have been so impressed with the range and quality of the nominations we have received in the last two …
The Civil Service Environment Network The Civil Service Environment Network (CSEN) was created as a space for all civil servants, regardless of background or role, to share and build knowledge and capability in environmental policy. In one short year, we …
A new interactive mapping application that reveals the location of every energy-related site in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) is expected to bring real benefits for exploration and the search for carbon storage locations. The game-changing app shows the proximity …
Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland (OSNI) were tasked by the Department of Health to identify all postcodes within COVID-19 restricted areas for the creation of new legislative regulations for Northern Ireland. Localised restrictions were being brought in as a response to …
The Thames Region Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) have called for more Natural Flood Management (NFM) to promote adaptation to climate change. NFM aims to protect homes and businesses from flooding and benefit important habitats and wildlife. By emulating natural …
Shortlisted nominees for the 2020 Geography in Government awards have been announce. For “Operational Delivery” the nominees are Homes England, Land and Property Services (Northern Ireland) and the Oil and Gas Authority.
Shortlisted nominees for the 2020 Geography in Government awards have been announce. For “Advancing geospatial data science” the nominees are Environment Agency, the Geography Team (Office of National Statistics) and the Data Science, Engineering and Remote Sensing Teams (UK Hydrographic Office).
Shortlisted nominees for the 2020 Geography in Government awards have been announce. For “Contribution to the profession” the nominees are the Defence Geographic Centre (Ministry of Defence), the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Research Team (Highways England) and Ordnance Survey.
Shortlisted nominees for the 2020 Geography in Government awards have been announce. For “Excellence in geo-visualisation & cartography” the nominees are the Defence Geographic Centre (Ministry of Defence), Natural England and the Office of National Statistics.