GIS
Costa Rica Launches Statistical Geoportal To Enhance Decision-Making
The National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) in Costa Rica has introduced a groundbreaking tool, the Costa Rica statistical geoportal, designed to integrate statistical and geospatial data. This initiative
US-Bahrain Geospatial Initiative Boosts Regional Security
The United States and Bahrain have embarked on a transformative partnership with the launch of the Geospatial Acceleration Initiative under the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA). This initiative
India-US Geospatial Alliance Boosts Trade Prospects
The India-US Geospatial Alliance has set an ambitious target to expand bilateral trade in geospatial technologies from the current $2.5 billion to $10 billion by 2030. This initiative aims to
Sikkim’s Glacial Flood Mitigation Expedition
To address the growing threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), the Sikkim government has initiated its fourth and final expedition for 2024. Scheduled from November 27 to December 5,
TRAI’s Push for Geospatial Telecom Coverage Maps in India
In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and empowering consumers, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a new directive for wireless service providers. According to the
China Launches GEOVIS Cloud for Public Data Access
China recently unveiled the GEOVIS Cloud Open Platform, an innovative cloud-based service to enhance access to remote-sensing data and aerospace information. Launched on Friday, this platform is designed to make
NASA and Microsoft’s Earth Copilot AI Initiative
Microsoft and NASA have partnered to launch the Earth Copilot AI Initiative, a transformative tool designed to simplify access to NASA’s vast Earth science data. This collaboration combines Microsoft’s cutting-edge
India Launches Geospatial Data Interface for Enhanced Data Sharing
The Ministry of Science and Technology recently launched the Integrated Geospatial Data-sharing Interface (GDI), a new initiative to streamline access to geospatial data in India. The announcement was part of
Tamil Nadu to Use GeoAI-based Smartphone App for Detecting Land Encroachments
The Tamil Nadu government is set to introduce an AI-powered smartphone app for detecting land encroachments. This innovative tool will utilize satellite imagery, GIS data, and a detailed geospatial database
Jakarta’s GIS Initiative for Sustainable Marine Ecosystem Conservation
In a bid to enhance marine ecosystem conservation, the Jakarta provincial government has introduced Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to better monitor and manage its marine spaces. Unveiled by Suharini
