geospatial
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…
Advisory Board Announced for Geo Week 2025
Geo Week Advisory Board is set to help deliver critical insights to geospatial and built world professionals. Portland, Maine –…
Using GIS to Identify and Eliminate Food Deserts
Introduction: Access to affordable and nutritious food is a privilege that many of us take for granted. However, as of…
International Geospatial Digest for September 30th, 2024
A Map That Visualizes Walkable Neighborhoods Across the US Transforming Retail with Location-Based Insights and Geo-marketing Open Buildings: AI-powered maps…
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,…
Building on Canada’s Cartographic Evolution: The Canada Maps Traveling Gallery
Mapping has a rich and storied tradition in Canada, reflecting the country’s diverse landscapes and complex geographic features. Indigenous peoples…
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…
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…
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…
