Norwegian Mapping Authority’s conference on Geospatial Information for Digital Transformation Our Secretary General and Executive Director, Léa Bodossian was delighted to speak at the Norwegian Mapping Authority’s “Geospatial Information for Digital Transformation” conference. Her presentation, entitled Enabling Digital Government through Geospatial Data and Location Intelligence: What needs to be done with information management in accession
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In 2021, we continued to support the public good by representing our members’ interests by facilitating access to, and use of, their official geospatial data and services, and maintaining networks to help them improve their capabilities and role. Our programme focussed on enabling connections: connections between members; connections with key users of their trusted data;
Interoperability, security, accessibility and transparency are the key strengths of official cadastral and land registration data in contributing to Europe’s resilience and recovery programme, a survey has found. The joint questionnaire by EuroGeographics and the Permanent Committee on Cadastre in the European Union (PCC) gives an overview of the role of National Mapping, Cadastral and
Official geospatial data from Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities has a key role to play in achieving the aims of the European Union (EU) Green Deal. This is particularly true for the three new proposals to stop deforestation, innovate sustainable waste management and make soils healthy for people, nature and climate adopted
Léa Bodossian, Secretary General and Executive Director, EuroGeographics explains why authoritative data is the backbone of global climate and pollution action. As a geographer, I firmly believe that there are few things that are more powerful than location; it not only tells us where things happen but also provides the link between information and action.
EuroGeographics pan-European datasets and their role in cross-border climate action are highlighted in a COP26 briefing paper calling on governments to recognise the value of official location data. ‘Applying Geospatial Information to Climate Challenges’ is published on behalf of delegates participating in the 2021 the Cambridge Conference organised by Ordnance Survey. As a member of
Users can now access the first free-to-use maps via the Open Maps For Europe online gateway at www.mapsforeurope.org. Four open datasets created using official national map, geospatial and land information from members of EuroGeographics are included in this first release: EuroRegionalMap – multi-themed topographic open data at 1:250 000 scale – initial data provided by
EuroGeographics has reaffirmed its commitment to using its expertise in authoritative data to help strengthen the global geospatial infrastructure. At the 11th Session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM), the Association offered its extensive experience and a strong regional knowledge exchange network to support a range of international
