RT null T1 Guidelines for the Development of GRID-Compatible National Geographic Information Systems (GIS): GRID Information Series No. 13 A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 geographic information system YR 1987 FD 1987 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29890 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29890 NO This document is intended to provide guidance to countries wishing to establish a geographic information system (015) centre compatible with the United Nations Environment Programmes Global Resource Information Database (GRID). It assumes that a decision in principle has been taken concerning the desirability of establishing a national GIS to serve environmental assessment and management, land use planning and development-related decision-making. It deals with type of activities to be undertaken and facilities to be acquired. Section II addresses organizational and technical requirements; Section Iii provides guidelines for systems implementation: and Section IV outlines the assistance which UNEP may be able to provide. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 22, 2026