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“Why We Use OSM” by Diego, UN Maps.

#UNmaps #UNGSC #UNMappers #UNOpenGIS #sotm #sotm2024 #OpenStreetMap #Nairobi #FuruhashiLab #古橋研究室

September 6, 2024 at 8:05 AM

UN Mappers

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The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks #HNPW2026 start today!

Join our remote session on Thursday, 5 March at 14:00–15:30 UTC!

Be part of the discussion: www.hnpw.org

#humanitarian #UNGSC #UNOCHA #UNMaps #OpenStreetMap #mappingforpeace #humanitarianmapping #opendata #maps

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UN Maps will join the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks #HNPW2026

Join our session on 5 March as we examine how #UNMaps and the #UNMappers community strengthen coordination and decision-making during sudden-onset emergencies.

More👉 www.hnpw.org

#opendata #unitednations #ungsc #unocha

March 2, 2026 at 5:31 AM

UN Mappers

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Last day to apply!
👉🏼 tinyurl.com/INTCOMMS25

📍 The internship position is in-person and will be based in Brindisi, Italy.

#UNMaps #Internship #internshipopportunity #communications #socialmedia #UNCareers #UNinternship #opentowork #UNopportunity #UNGSC

November 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM

mapconcierge

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今日はミラノ工科大学卒業生で、UN GSC のMichael Montani氏がゲスト講師。国連での OpenStreetMap を用いた UN Maps の仕組みについて解説。併せてミラノ工科大学内のYouthMappers組織 PoliMappers 代表の Gaspari Federica女史による学生マッピングチームの紹介。ミラノ工科大学からマッパーの卵たちが育ってきています。

#UNGSC #UNMAPS #OpenStreetMap #PoliMAPPERS #FuruhashiLab #古橋研究室 #AoyamaGSC #青学 #GEOlab #PoliMI

February 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM

UN Mappers

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UN Maps will join the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks #HNPW2026

Join our session on 5 March as we examine how #UNMaps and the #UNMappers community strengthen coordination and decision-making during sudden-onset emergencies.

More👉 www.hnpw.org

#opendata #unitednations #ungsc #unocha

February 12, 2026 at 9:37 AM

UN Mappers

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From 1 to 4 December 2025, #UNGSC, in collaboration with @un.org OICT and the #UNGeospatial Network, organized the UN Maps Clinic sessions remotely. 🌐🗺

Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/UNMapsClinic...

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #UNMaps #openstreetmap #GIS #peacekeeping #opendata #maps #mapservices

December 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM

UN Mappers

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Together, remotely, during the UN Maps Clinics 🌐

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #UNMappers #openstreetmap #GIS #peacekeeping #UNGSC #cartography #opendata #maps #UNgeospatial #mapping #mapservices

December 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM

UN Mappers

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☁ Mr. Zeeshan Khan, Information Systems Officer, introduced the cloud-based infrastructure for centralized geospatial data management and analysis.

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #UNMappers #openstreetmap #GIS #peacekeeping #UNGSC #opendata #maps #mapping #mapservices #cloud

December 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM

UN Mappers

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🥽 Mr. Ignacio Vázquez Vélez, GIS Consultant, and Mr. Ferdinando Cesaria, Computer Science Engineer, demonstrated UN Maps XR and how it transforms traditional 2D geospatial data into dynamic, interactive Extended Reality environments.

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #UNGSC #maps

December 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM

UN Mappers

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🌐Mr. Javier Neme-Lozano, Chief, Visualization and Mapping Unit, presented the Digital Twins' functional applications and explained its role in simulation, analysis, and strategic planning for operational cases.

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #GIS #opendata #UNGSC #mapservices

December 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM

UN Mappers

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🗺 DAY 4 and Closing Session of the UN Maps Clinics 🗺

Today's session focused on 3D Tools and Features 💻, and Ways Forward ⏭

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #UNMappers #openstreetmap #GIS #peacekeeping #UNGSC #cartography #opendata #maps #UNgeospatial #mapping #mapservices

December 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM

UN Mappers

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💻 Ms. Arnalie Vicario, Community Engagement Specialist, presented the UN Maps Learning Hub and different capacity building activities top develop open geospatial skills.

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #UNMappers #openstreetmap #GIS #peacekeeping #UNGSC #opendata #mapservices

December 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM

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🔎 Mr. Michael Montani, Community Engagement Coordinator, shared about field mapping and data validation using collaborative editing platforms such as #OpenStreetMap.

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #UNMappers #openstreetmap #GIS #peacekeeping #UNGSC #opendata #maps #mapservices

December 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM

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↕️Mr. Andrés Muñoz Zuluaga, Geospatial Information Systems Consultant, demonstrated UN Maps' routing functionalities to support mobility planning and logistical decision-making.

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #openstreetmap #GIS #peacekeeping #UNGSC #opendata #maps #mapservices

December 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM

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🔍Mr. Hector Mulet, Geospatial Information Systems Consultant, and Mr. Javier Adán Silvestre showed the UN Maps Search capabilities and its functionalities.

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #UNMappers #openstreetmap #GIS #peacekeeping #UNGSC #opendata #maps #mapping #mapservices

December 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM

UN Mappers

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🗺 DAY 3 of the UN Maps Clinics 🗺

Today's session focused on Location Services & Community. 📍👐

Conference Agenda here: 👉 maps.un.org/conference/2...

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #UNMappers #openstreetmap #GIS #peacekeeping #UNGSC #opendata #maps #mapping #mapservices

December 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM

UN Mappers

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🗺 DAY 2 of the UN Maps Clinics 🗺

Today's session focused on Geospatial Information and Mission Dashboards.

Conference Agenda here: 👉 maps.un.org/conference/2...

#UNMapsConference #unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #GIS #peacekeeping #UNGSC #opendata #maps #UNgeospatial #mapping #mapservices

December 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM

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Attended remotely by more than 150 participants from 65 UN entities, the session started with a welcoming words from the Chief of Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies, Mr. Michel Bergeron, ...

#unitednations #geospatial #UNMaps #GIS #UNGSC #mapservices #mapping

December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM

UN Mappers

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🚀🗺 Official opening of the 4th annual #UNMapsConference: “UN Maps Clinics: Enabling #UNMaps - From the Field, For the Field.”

Day1 sessions focused on the different map features, the UN Geoportal and UN Maps mobile app.

Agenda 👉 maps.un.org/conference/2...

#unitednations #geospatial #GIS #UNGSC

December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM

UN Mappers

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📢 Happening next week: UN MAPS CLINICS 🗺

🌐 Check the Programme: lnkd.in/gnn9mG37

📨 Interested? Please contact us via maps[at]un.org.

Stay tuned for updates! 🔔

#UNMaps #UNMappers #openstreetmap #GIS #peacekeeping #UNGSC #cartography #opendata #maps #UNgeospatial #mapping #mapservices

November 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM

UN Mappers

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Repost from #UNGSC:

The New United Nations Street Map is Here!

The UN Street Map—used across peacekeeping, humanitarian, and logistical operations—is now updated to make mission planning and field navigation even clearer.

September 3, 2025 at 3:41 AM

UN Mappers

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Paolo is one of the first consultants who spearheaded the #UNMaps project and had previously worked with UNGSC. In his volunteer time, he likes creating maps and generating #opendata that can used by anyone in various purposes.

👉 tinyurl.com/MOTM0625

#UNMappers #OpenStreetMap

The UN Mapper of the Month - June 2025 | UN Maps

Our Mapper of the Month for June 2025 is Paolo Frizzera (OSM username: GeoFrizz). Paolo is one of the first consultants who spearheaded the UN Maps project and has previously worked with UNGSC. In his...

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June 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM

UN Mappers

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Exciting #GIS opportunity!

Our team is looking for a GIS Solution Architect (fully remote) to help us assess and transform enterprise GIS/IT architecture with a focus on geospatial systems and IoT integration. 💻🗺️

More details and apply via: maps.un.org/work-un-maps

#jobalert #jobs #vacancy #ungsc

Work with UN Maps | UN Maps

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May 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM