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Canadian Geospatial Digest Feb 3

Canadian Geospatial Digest for February 3rd, 2025

1. Permafrost in Peril: The Arctic’s Hidden Climate Crisis 2. Mapping shows Canada’s seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of…

Canadian Environmental Mapping 2024

Key Environmental Mapping Initiatives Shaping Canada’s Geospatial Landscape

In 2024, Canada saw significant strides in environmental mapping, with both federal and provincial governments taking active roles in enhancing…

No Kangaroos in Austria

No Kangaroos in Austria: Geography Education in the Province of Ontario

I recently had the fortunate opportunity to travel through four countries in Europe along the Danube R and enjoy the…

Mapping Canada's GEOINT Landscape

Mapping Canada’s GEOINT Landscape

Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) is a cornerstone of modern decision-making, supporting defence, environmental resilience, and public safety. Canada, with its vast…

Empowering Teams with Training: Interview with Susan Brattberg, Global eTraining

Empowering Teams with Training: Interview with Susan Brattberg, Global eTraining

In this interview with Susan Brattberg, Founder and Chief Customer Officer of Global eTraining, we explore the vital role of…

GIS Heroes

GIS Heroes in The Geography of Hope: David Yarnold on Transformative Stories Behind Technology

David Yarnold has authored many impactful stories, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. As the…

Mapping Human Impact

Mapping Human Footprint: Uncovering the Hidden Impact on Ecosystems in Canada

As human activities increasingly transform ecosystems, the pressure on biodiversity across Canada is growing. The diverse geography of the second-largest…

Canada’s 2023 Wildfires Released More Carbon in 5 Months Than Annual Fossil Fuel Emissions of Russia or Japan

We know Canada experienced its most destructive wildfire season ever in 2023, which single handedly drove a nearly a quarter of increase…

BIM Interview

Interview: Overcoming BIM Barriers and Advancing Construction Standards in Canada

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is revolutionizing the construction industry globally, yet Canada faces unique challenges in adopting this technology more…

Lidar CANEX future trends

Future technological trends: A Canadian Perspective from LiDAR CANEX 2024

At LiDAR CANEX 2024, a LiDAR panel of experts from different sectors discussed the latest and upcoming trends and services…

Who are 2023 GEO SDG Award Winners?

Earth Observations for the Sustainable Development Goals (EO4SDG) launched the GEO SDG (Sustainability Development Goals) award in 2019 with the…