EuroGeographics has welcomed the strengthening of the United Nation’s Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management’s (UN-GGIM) mandate and Secretariat resources. “The resolution adopted by the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) recognises that a strong global geospatial infrastructure is an essential enabler for achieving a sustainable future for all,” says Léa Bodossian, Secretary
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National providers of official geospatial information have welcomed the European Commission’s Regulation proposal on high-value datasets (HVD) but caution that they must receive adequate support to implement it. Responding to the consultation on behalf of its members, EuroGeographics, the voice of Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities says that the goal can only
Providers of official national geographic information have pledged to continue their Europe-wide cooperation to underpin the data infrastructures that enable a sustainable, safer, and prosperous society. Leaders participating in the General Assembly of EuroGeographics, the not-for-profit association for Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities, focussed their discussions on the user requirements that will
Using the power of touch to bring tactile maps to life The Netherlands Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency (Kadaster) is committed to making its information easily accessible to everyone. To enable blind and visually impaired people to benefit from its data, it is developing a series of tactile maps for navigating by touch. Tactile
Leaders of Europe’s national mapping, cadastral and land registration authorities met in Sarajevo last week to discuss the role of official geospatial data in reconnecting post-pandemic. EuroGeographics’ General Assembly 2022 heard that user requirements for official geospatial data will form the foundation for future collaborations as a series of speakers demonstrated its importance in preparing
Open Maps for Europe has released an Open Cadastral Map prototype which provides large-scale coverage for four countries. The data is now available via the Open Maps interface and this first iteration includes Poland, The Netherlands, Czech Republic and Spain. The map takes INSPIRE open data and allows the user to find out what is
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EuroGeographics is founded on a strong culture of collaboration, cooperation and mutual respect. At its heart is a Europe-wide network of geospatial experts, including surveyors, cartographers, geodesists, cadastral and land registration experts and others, committed to serving society. These connections extend beyond professional careers, with many members building long-lasting personal friendships. We, therefore, unequivocally condemn
EuroGeographics has welcomed the French General Directorate Cadastral Bureau as an Associate Member. The Bureau’s membership of EuroGeographics will see the two organisations work together to deliver the Permanent Committee on Cadastre (PCC) conference in May as part of France’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. “Joining the EuroGeographics’ community enables us to
