Realising spatial data infrastructure by making it usable
Cloud native spatial data infrastructure offers a practical and cost-effective way to enable a “queryable” Earth and the open science movement which is critical to tackling global problems.
Policy
Could the Sustainable Development Goal Data Alliance inspire developing countries to build spatial data infrastructure?
With its focus on visually presenting the progress made in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, will the SDG Data Alliance spur developing countries to create the foundational geospatial data they require for tracking, monitoring, and reporting on SDG progress?
The implication of changing notions of trust and authority in spatial data
Governments are no longer the single source of authority for spatial data.
Risk map controversy holds lessons for mapmakers everywhere
How a public fire risk map upset residents and the lessons it holds for geospatial professionals on accuracy, communication, open data and building trust.
Geospatial data ethics catches up with other industries, stands to learn from them
Data is power, which necessitates ethics, governance and legislation to keep it in check. Luckily there are established guidelines to draw on, the latest of which has been published for the geomatics industry – but it could be improved.
The future of Africa’s drone ecosystem is in flying beyond visual line of sight
The forum shows BVLOS as the future for Africa’s drone industry, and highlights the need for data science and processing skills to enable applications in agriculture, geospatial data and even drone deliveries.