This work explores use of QGIS with structured data, geometry generators, QGIS 2D-profile and 3D-window in addressing groundwater scarcity in Africa. Groundwater serves as a crucial resource for communities across Africa, offering resilience against climate change using QGIS helps understanding subsurface structures and identify local aquifers.
This presentation leverages QGIS visualization of geology and aquifers, enabling a more nuanced understanding of available resources. By integrating diverse datasets of geological, geophysical and chemical data into a coherent data structure, our approach facilitates the understanding of groundwater distribution, potential scarcity zones and places for acquisition of new boreholes.

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DEPA) unit of Groundwater Mapping is excited to present how QGIS Plugin-development became the cornerstone of our day-to-day work and give our proposal to how plugins can revolutionize data utilization, and streamline workflow processes.

Our plugin focuses on key elements such as data visualization, direct database access, and seamless integration of multiple data sources, aiming to elevate the efficiency and precision of groundwater mapping. Workflow optimization lies at the heart of our work. Attendees will gain insights into how DEPA's solution transforms the cumbersome processes of geological profile analysis, data visualization, map generation and data analysis.

The plugin is specifically tailored to address the challenges faced by groundwater professionals in handling diverse datasets related to geology, hydrology, environment and administration. By providing direct database access, users can effortlessly retrieve all necessary data within the QGIS environment directly and do advanced filtering to avoid unnecessary overload - all while eliminating the need for external tools and enhancing the overall user experience.

The integration of multiple data sources further extends the plugin's capabilities, enabling users to seamlessly incorporate various datasets into their analyses, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the groundwater resource. The plugin facilitates the extraction of valuable insights, contributing to more informed decision-making in environmental protection initiatives.

Through systematic advancement, we wish to innovate and explore the way we use QGIS and present our commitment to advancing the capabilities and foster sustainable environmental practices.