FROM THE COUNCIL

A discourse on geospatial aspect of metaverse is crucial: Jayant Sharma

Jayant Sharma, recently appointed Chair of WGIC’s Policy Development and Advocacy Committee, shares valuable insights into the criticality of the committee’s work and its 2023 plans.

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

WGIC made global waves in 2022 with its remarkable achievements. From winning the USD 200,000 Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development to showcasing the value of geospatial technologies in addressing climate change at COP27, WGIC’s significant growth and recognition has earned a place in the international spotlight.

PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION

WGIC and GCoM Join Forces to Amplify Climate Action in Cities

WGIC and GCoM collaborate to leverage commercial geospatial capabilities for cities’ climate action, particularly in the Global South, and will release a white paper documenting available capabilities to assist in cities’ climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.

EVENTS AND OUTREACH

Powering the Geospatial Industry Forward at Geo Week 2023

With leading industry sessions, an exhibit, quarterly board meeting, and networking avenues, WGIC brought momentum to the geospatial industry at Geo Week 2023. Jack Dangermond, the visionary patron of WGIC addressed the board called on the industry to bring a holistic geographic approach that integrates science, information, and collaboration.

PARTNER PERSPECTIVE

“Geospatial and location technologies are at the focal point of technology transformation”

ITU’s Reinhard Scholl and Andrea Manara emphasize the value geospatial brings to imminent challenges of the planet, even as WGIC and ITU’s AI for Good collaboration makes substantial progress.