We’ve spent years mapping Afghanistan’s fields from space — and the story they tell this year is both urgent and important. Drought, lost livelihoods, and the quiet return of poppy are reshaping the countryside in ways that demand attention and evidence-led action.

WION (World Is One News) have made a video of the key points of the research by @davidmansfield.bsky.social & @alcis.org so we don't have to! 🔗Our reports here: lnkd.in/eSj-Jij8 lnkd.in/eHjq3RH5. #OpiumEconomy #Pakistan #Afghanistan #DrugPolicy #GeospatialAnalysis www.wionews.com/videos/pakis...

World Is One News have made a short video of the key points of the research by @mansfieldintinc.bsky.social & @alcis.org so we don't have to! 🔗Our reports here: lnkd.in/eSj-Jij8 lnkd.in/eHjq3RH5. #OpiumEconomy #Pakistan #Afghanistan #DrugPolicy #GeospatialAnalysis www.wionews.com/videos/pakis...

Read now - not behind a paywall (for now) @financialtimes.com report based on reporting by mansfieldintinc.bsky.social & alcis.org #OpiumEconomy #Pakistan #Afghanistan #DrugPolicy on.ft.com/47JdlGu

@financialtimes.com builds on @mansfieldintinc.bsky.social & @alcis.org reporting & not behind a paywall – read while you can! Covered by 10 other media outlets including: @thetelegraph.bsky.social & @dailyexpressnews.bsky.social #OpiumEconomy #Pakistan #Afghanistan #DrugPolicy on.ft.com/47JdlGu

More opium poppy cultivation in Pakistan than Afghanistan this year? A remarkable development if true! More here: www.alcis.org/post/opiate-...

@alcis.org has released winter crop estimates for 6 provinces in Afghanistan with 2 concerning results; 2nd year of reductions in agriculture, notably wheat cultivation Increase in opium cultivation in all 5 southwest provinces but still at very low levels www.alcis.org/post/crop-es...

This year, the poppy crop in Badakhshan has moved into rainfed areas where much more land is available & poppy fields are much larger, with a lower risk of eradication. Read more in @mansfieldintinc.bsky.social blog: www.alcis.org/post/opiate-...

We have been here before... Do you recall the US Military’s Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) strike in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, April 2017? Immediate reporting of the strike's impact was considerably overblown & challenged by @alcis.org at the time, as here: medium.com/alcis-storie...

Patterns of poppy cultivation varied across Helmand province this year. @mansfieldintinc.bsky.social explains in this article (www.alcis.org/post/opiate-...) that in accessible areas, poppy fields remained small & isolated. In remote areas, poppy fields were visible from the road & more contiguous.

Don't miss this! Understanding Conflict Through Satellite Imagery Great article by @mansfieldintinc.bsky.social in @lawfaremedia.org that sets out how satellite imagery is now an essential dataset for better understanding the reasons for conflict and identifying policy options.

Satellite imagery indicates that poppy cultivation will increase in Afghanistan in 2025, but it will likely remain at historically low levels. More here in @mansfieldintinc.bsky.social's blog: www.alcis.org/post/opiate-...).

Satellite imagery indicate that poppy cultivation will increase in Afghanistan in 2025, but will likely remain at historically low levels. @mansfieldintinc.bsky.social's latest blog: www.alcis.org/post/opiate-... explains that some poppy cultivation in Badakhshan has moved to rainfed areas.

An important and timely update from @mansfieldintinc.bsky.social on the significant ongoing impacts of the Taliban's drugs ban across Afghanistan & the region. You won't find this level and quality of analysis anywhere else. www.alcis.org/post/opiate-...

Update on the Taliban's drug ban from @mansfieldintinc.bsky.social, looking at factors for continued opiate supplies; inventories in southwest Afghanistan, cultivation in Badakhshan, improved processing techniques, & increases in poppy cultivation in Pakistan in 2025. www.alcis.org/post/opiate-...

A really important report for those that want to better understand how satellite imagery data can help better understand conflict and other dynamics in hard to reach areas!

A great synthesis report by David Mansfield, with analysis and products by @alcis.org that brings together the impacts of the Taliban's drugs ban over the last three years. www.euda.europa.eu/publications...

Two reports covering water issues in southwest Afghanistan and flows into Iran from Dave Mansfield & @alcis.org & the potential for further conflicts in the future: Digging an ever-deeper hole: www.xcept-research.org/publication/... Missing the target: www.xcept-research.org/publication/...

A policy brief - for the time poor! This policy brief by David Mansfield & @alcis.org contains considerations & implications resulting from violent clashes between Iranian and Afghan border forces in May 2023. www.xcept-research.org/publication/...

Today’s #WorldWaterDay2025 theme is #GlacierPreservation. @alcis.org's storymap explores how communities in the Tropical Andes are at increasing risk from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) that can destroy communities, infrastructure & ecosystems downstream. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6b23...

It is long over due my joining BlueSky - night and day difference compared to the nonsense of my feed on X! I am looking forward to contributing to this growing community. Visit @alcis.org's website: www.alcis.org & follow our work on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/company/alcis-holdings-ltd/

At Alcis, our diverse and skilled team drives innovation, adapting to new GIS technologies and expanding research across multiple continents. Together, we tackle global challenges with expertise and impact. Internally, we value strong #teamwork and communication! www.alcis.org #DATAFORGOOD

Exciting news! Our StoryMap, After the Shocks, is a finalist in the Esri #ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition! 🎉 Our #StoryMap highlights the 2023 Afghanistan earthquakes and their impact on minority communities. Read our latest blog for the full picture: www.alcis.org/post/storymap-success #GIS #Geo

We’re thrilled to announce our place on #GeoAwesome’s Top 100 #Geospatial Companies list for 2025, our fourth year in a row! From award winning #StoryMaps, to supporting disaster response initiatives, 2024 was a year of impact. 🌍 Our latest blog: www.alcis.org/post/2025-top-100