Data Bites #31: Getting things done with data in government
Better use of data is key to more effective government. Across government, teams are doing fascinating work with data. But those projects don\u2019t get the attention they deserve.\n\nAt this month's event, the 31st in our series, the speakers will present their work in an exciting, quickfire format. Each speaker has eight minutes, followed by eight minutes of questions from the audience.\n\nThis month's speakers, with a focus on climate change: \n\nSimon McLellan, Head of Data at the Met Office, on the big data challenges of weather and climate data\nDr Thomas Sadler, Head of Environmental Statistics Development, ONS, on developing the UK\u2019s Climate Change Statistics Portal\nJolene Tan, Trase Communications Lead at Global Canopy, on mapping the deforestation impact of commodity supply chains\nDr Ali Mashayek, Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, on climate dynamics and the effect on the warming of the oceans\nThe event was chaired by Gavin Freeguard, Associate at the Institute for Government.\n\n#IfGDataBites\n\nWe would like to thank The Forum, Imperial College London\u2019s policy engagement initiative for kindly supporting this event.