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Acts of sustainability: Competence development and cooperation between teams
The National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) is committed to advancing 50 acts of sustainability in its sustainability programme by the end of 2027. The programme consists of four themes: data to serve society; people who feel well; sustainable environment; and sustainable way of working and economic sustainability.
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Acts of sustainability: Environmental goals are reflected in land consolidation and preliminary seizures
The National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) is committed to advancing 50 acts of sustainability in its sustainability programme by the end of 2027.
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The 30-year-old network of FinnRef stations forms the basis of Finland’s geospatial data
Our society uses geospatial data round the clock. This would not be possible without FinnRef, Finland’s network of GNSS base stations, which turns 30 this year. Over the years, stations have been replaced by more modern ones, and at the same time, their number has been increased to respond to the growing need for geospatial data in society.
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Self-driving cars can soon detect slippery road surfaces
This winter, the self-driving car of the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) of the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) will operate in normal traffic to collect data about challenging traffic conditions. It allows researchers to train AI to detect any slippery parts of the road and other adverse factors to help autonomous vehicles also operate in winter conditions in the future.
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Acts of sustainability: More electronic tools and less unnecessary material
The National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) is committed to advancing 50 acts of sustainability in its sustainability programme by the end of 2027.
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Sustainability and efficiency in agriculture and forestry – free coaching for 200 companies
The National Land Survey of Finland accelerates the use of location data in agriculture and forestry, among others, by coordinating the new Location Innovation Hub.
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Only research enables us to lead the way
Laser scanning is a topical example of how long-term investments in research produce new information and methods that help achieve significant societal and financial benefits, even today.
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A virtual version of reality, digital twin, makes decision-making and testing easier
A digital twin can be, for example, a virtual model of a built or natural environment. In the level of whole Finland, an important basis for digital twins is provided by the National Land Survey of Finland's national laser scanning and aerial photography data.
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Acts of sustainability: Promoting a diverse and equal working life
The NLS is committed to advancing 50 acts of sustainability in its sustainability programme by the end of 2027.
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Acts of sustainability: Drones and open source to serve society
The National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) is committed to advancing the 50 acts of sustainability in its sustainability programme by the end of 2027.
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