In an address to the opening of the 18-Member Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, Mr Guterres said that the Pacific “is a beacon of solidarity and strength, environmental stewardship and peace.” Celeste
The concept of the “smart city” has captivated urban planners, technologists, and policymakers alike. At its core, the smart city envisions a fully integrated urban environment where technology enhances the
The criticality of oceans and nautical boundaries is being echoed globally. As several disputes arise, technology’s role in monitoring mishaps and safeguarding countries becomes paramount. Naval power, oceanic adventure, and
In an era marked by rapid population growth and urbanisation, the demand for efficient and sustainable urban planning has never been more pressing. The United Nations (UN) Department of Economic
At Trimble Dimensions, it’s your chance to learn what’s new, what comes next, and lean into the innovations of right now. Join us in Las Vegas this November for a
Billions of people around the world are facing the wrath of increasingly severe heatwaves driven largely by a fossil-fuel charged, human-induced climate crisis. More than 70 per cent of the
Have you ever heard of Espoo, Finland? If you’re not Finnish, maybe not. It is a city of 314,000 inhabitants in the south of Finland, perhaps most famous internationally for
The Internet of Things (IoT) has continuously pushed the limits of convenience, allowing us to monitor sites remotely, automatically adjust the thermostat, or play music without tangled wires. However, while
EUSI, using Maxar’s WorldView-2 satellite, captured detailed imagery of Mt. Etna’s Voragine crater erupting on July 4th, breaking a four-year silence. The 50 cm resolution images reveal smoke rising amidst
June 20th has been observed as the World Refugee Day every year by the United Nations. The theme of World Refugee Day 2024 is ‘For a World Where Refugees Are
When he was 10 years old, growing up a farmer’s son in a small village in Zhejiang Province of China, Kongjiang Yu fell into a river. The water flowed slowly,
According to the Census of 2011, India’s Scheduled Tribes constitute 8.6% of the total population, inhabiting in about 15% of the geographical area, in various ecological and Geo-climatic conditions, mainly
With the digital gap between rural and urban areas narrowing due to the regular use of mobile apps and internet-based services, now is the opportunity to provide user-friendly geospatial tools
With the indigenous development of Radar Imaging Satellites – RISAT-1 and 2 – as well as the upcoming Indo-US joint venture of NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) has
The Google doodle for this Earth Day shows time lapses of satellite imageries capturing Earth’s transformation from 2000-2020 and the animation highlights the irreversible impacts of climate change on Earth
Global Earth Day 2024 – marking 54 years since the start of this environmental movement in 1970, is a reminder to protect the environment, restore damaged ecosystems, and to encourage
Farmers in mostly rural western Massachusetts know the cost of extreme weather. The past year has pitted them against a deep freeze in February, late frost in May, and torrential
In order to build adaptive, responsive, and resilient economies, it is essential to tackle multiple complex challenges which is only possible through precise, actionable insights. The world is facing myriad
Ocean shipping rates are reportedly dropping, which is accelerating the movement away from air cargo delivery. One of the shipping methods that benefits from this trend is LCL shipping (less-than-container
Black or mixed Black heritage students are still under-represented in the geospatial industry and the ‘knowledge access level’ to enter the industry tends to be a higher education degree. In
Indo-French space partnership has been evolving since the inception of the Indian space program back in the 1960s. Recently, the two countries initiated a bilateral strategic dialogue on space issues
The Indigenous people living alongside the Brazilian portion of the Amazon have managed their fire-prone landscapes for millennia using controlled burns. More than 700 Indigenous firefighters now work for Brazil’s
As 2024 kicks into gear, ESA releases a list of launches and EOs in the coming 12 months. After Ariane 5’s retirement in 2023, Europe’s new and versatile heavy-duty launcher
There are some key things I learnt from COP28 and that I would like to see actioned in 2024 to meet the climate challenge we will all face. There are
Trends for the year ahead in mapping, geospatial, and more, as per John Kimmance, Managing Director of National Mapping Services, Ordnance Survey. Vital Location Component The role of location in
Operationalizing Big Data LiDAR datasets across multiple workforces and domains require overcoming this functionality bottleneck. However, relying upon the creation of ever bigger workstations is not a scalable solution. While
As we move towards another year, technologies are only becoming more sophisticated and capable. Phones are getting sleeker yet redundant as newer innovations such as Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
The rise of terrorism at the turn of the 21st century was underlined by the catastrophic 9/11 World Trade Tower attacks, which called for swift actions and safety net systems
The above Satellite Images show the extent of burning in Punjab, with wind directions revealing the root of Delhi’s hazardous air quality. It’s a complex puzzle to understand and
Childhood stunting, a phenomenon caused by extreme poverty and malnutrition that hinders basic development in children, is becoming a huge issue in Africa. A report released by ReliefWeb International –
The MENA region continues to face a range of formidable and chronic developmental challenges, severely limiting its ability to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable
Identifying small objects from space is difficult. But with space data company Pixxel, recognizing the types of trees and the health of its leaves becomes a possibility. This innovation has
A recent report produced by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) explains in detail the non-compliance of the developed world in curbing its carbon footprint. These nations are
Maxar Technologies collected satellite imagery of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. The imagery shows 90 cargo trucks – reportedly carrying humanitarian aid – waiting to enter Gaza.
Geospatial World has been at the forefront to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the geospatial industry. As an organization, we believe that to advance innovation and creativity in
Two days ago a massive explosion rocked Gaza’s al-Ahli Hospital building, leaving hundreds of torn bodies, many of which are children. The Hamas-run Health Ministry said that at least 500
Not all calamities stem from climate change, but it has been responsible for supercharged storms, prolonged dry spells, extended wildfire seasons, intense precipitation and cataclysmic flooding. The bad news is
Last Saturday, when Israelis were planning to celebrate the holiday of Simchat Torah, they faced surprise attacks from the globally designated militant group, Hamas that controls Gaza Strip. This happened
The National Remote Sensing Centre, one of the ISRO facilities has captured the satellite imagery of the South Lhonak lake. The imagery shows the before and after images of the
The Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in portions of Lhonak Lake, Mangan District, which caused the rise of water levels with very high velocities downstream along the Teesta River Basin
Since 1950s, New Delhi and Beijing have laid emphasis on the development of space technology for a host of reasons. However, despite similarities, there have been stark contrasts in the
A webinar on India’s Geospatial Industry Outlook and Business Directions was hosted by Geospatial World on 21st September 2023. The webinar hosted panelists from varied backgrounds of the Indian geospatial
Planet & Maxar has released satellite imagery of the devastating Libya floods. The collapse of two dams upstream in Libya’s eastern city of Derna on Sunday Night, the 10th of
On September 8, 2023, a powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Morocco, causing widespread damage that has killed more than 2,100 people and left remote villages near the epicentre in ruins.
The case of BeiDou is illustrative why countries need their own PNT systems to safeguard their sovereignty If your country isn’t able to ensure its source of positioning, navigation, and timing,
Through highs and lows, space collaboration between Washington DC and New Delhi traces back to the heydays of the Cold War and the formative years of ISRO. Will Artemis unfurl
India will soon get the know-how to build GE aircraft engine in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. This is a significant deal involving several high technology intellectual property rights, whose protection and
European Space Imaging (EUSI) has collected new Maxar WorldView-3 satellite imagery of a large wildfire burning near the northeastern Greek city of Alexandroupolis. The imagery, captured on August 21, 2023,
What do gimbal stabilization and maritime surveys have in common? Well, at the very least, they both take advantage of the insights made possible by accelerometers and gyroscopes. Be it
On Monday, an explosion took place on the single bridge that links Russia to occupied Crimean Peninsula, killing two people and injuring a child, as reported by the RBC Ukraine
Sustainability is fast becoming the top-most priority of industries, government organizations, associations, as well as non-profits. At GWF 2023, the plenary session on Geospatial Services Advancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and
In 2024, geospatial will be defined by convergence, cooperation, and collaboration to meet the challenges looming ahead. Climate Change has become a reality with the temperature exceeding the Paris limit
Due to low launch costs, frequent revisits, and rapid innovations, private players have been at the vanguard of radically transforming the space sector. But what lies ahead? Since the start
The promise of cellular-to-satellite connectivity and the proliferation of new satellite navigation systems makes PNT technologies even more critical in the future. Positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies are a
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