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SEMARNAT Uses WebFOCUS to Encourage Protection of Natural Resources
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Data-as-a-Service
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Applicable Industries
- Cities & Municipalities
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Predictive Maintenance
- Process Control & Optimization
Services
- Data Science Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) in Mexico was tasked with managing the country's environmental and natural resource policy. However, the agency faced challenges in integrating, processing, analyzing, and distributing environmental information from its network of offices to meet the demands of internal and external users. Most of SEMARNAT's environmental analytics efforts were performed manually, using print publications to disseminate figures, images, and maps with relevant environmental information. This process was cumbersome and inefficient, leading SEMARNAT to realize the need for a solid business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform.
About The Customer
The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) is a public office in Mexico responsible for managing the country's environmental and natural resource policy. The agency's goal is to foster sustainable development and keep Mexico's citizens informed in matters concerning the environment and natural resources. SEMARNAT is tasked with protecting, restoring, and conserving the country's ecosystems, natural resources, assets, and environmental services. The agency was using print publications to disseminate figures, images, and maps with relevant environmental information, a process that was cumbersome and inefficient.
The Solution
SEMARNAT implemented a centralized environmental information platform using WebFOCUS from Information Builders. This platform enabled SEMARNAT to integrate and consolidate data, as well as substantially improve its accuracy and usage via secure, automatic updates. The agency developed a project dubbed the National System of Environmental and Natural Resources Information (SNIARN), which focused on the integration, management, and dissemination of statistical data on the country's natural resources and environmental status. The system's ability to easily locate and visualize information supports the formulation of strategies and programs aimed at conserving biodiversity, protecting the environment and natural resources, and promoting sustainable development.
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