Climate Change
Harnessing Earth Observation for Environmental and Industrial Sustainability in Canada
The 2023 State of the Canadian Space Sector Report highlights significant growth in Earth Observation (EO) technologies. In 2022, EO…
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…
Interview: How FHIMP is Strengthening Canada’s Flood Resilience Amid Rising Climate Threats
Flooding in Canada causes an average of $1 billion in damages annually, but the summer of 2024 was especially devastating,…
National Geomatics Expo 2024: Uniting Canada’s Geospatial Sector Under One Roof
The largest event of its kind in Canada’s geomatics community is gearing up to take place in Calgary from October…
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…
Bob Maher: Back to School at COGS
On Friday, GoGeomatics hosted a back-to-school social at COGS (see previous post A Hidden Gem: Harbourville). It included a series of…
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…
Interview: The Crucial Role of Geospatial Data and AI in Building a National Flood Strategy for Canada
Canada has faced a surge of extreme weather events in recent years, with devastating floods impacting communities nationwide. These events…
Canada’s Geomatics Expo Hosts National Reality Capture & Digital Twins Program
The national Expo is pleased to introduce the Reality Capture Program, a series of cutting-edge talks designed to immerse you…
Canadian Geospatial Digest for July 15th, 2024
Ottawa reveals a map of residential schools to assist in the search for children who went missing Free Food launches…
CLAY: A generative AI model for Earth
The democratization of geospatial data and services could give rise to cutting-edge and innovative strategies. Data and services available to…
Canadian Geospatial Digest for April 29th 2024
The Alberta team’s research map shows the health impact of climate change By 2100 Lower Mainland will lie below annual…
