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We create geospatial knowledge to help solve humanity’s most pressing challenges—enabling transformative research, convening uncommon connections, and empowering action.

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Earth Observation Lab

The EOL is a research and teaching space for studying Earth with satellite imagery.

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Open House

September 2, 2026 4:00 pm—6:00 pm

In-person

Discover how drone technology is transforming research at Yale while connecting with colleagues at our second co-hosted annual Open House!

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Spatial Statistics Learning Group

September 14, 2026 12:30 pm—1:30 pm

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Spatial Statistics Learning Group

September 21, 2026 12:30 pm—1:30 pm

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Eurasia Review

Can Climate Rankings Tell Us Which Country Is A Good Performer? – Analysis

August 16, 2026

The CCPI and EPI are two indices that rank countries on environmental performance but consider different factors that may lead to different outcomes.
Mongabay India

The fraught politics and ethics of climate rankings [Commentary]

August 14, 2026

Scrutiny of the 2026 EPI report has brought into question the fairness of the EPI’s methodology for industrializing countries.
CBC News

Is Canada flunking climate? The picture isn’t great, but there might be a way out

August 13, 2026

After the 2026 EPI report has raised flags for countries worldwide, lead researcher, Zach Wendling, urges countries to base policy-making on data.