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WG4. Geo-Data Collection


1. Open Data for Peacekeeping Operations


1.1 UN Maps 

UN Maps is a mapping initiative that aims to assist UN Peacekeeping missions in their field endeavors, such as peace and security, navigation and logistics, by providing its peacekeepers with topographic maps that will help them in their tactical and operational activities. Through this initiative, the Department of Operational Support (DOS) of the United Nations helps countries torn by conflict to create the necessary conditions for lasting peace.

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UN Mappers is a community ranging from UN personnel on the field (GIS groups, UN offices, military and police) to academia (high schools and universities), from local communities and NGOs to any remote volunteer in the world. Learn more on all the services we are providing to the UN Mappers community:

  • Check the UN Maps Learning Hub, our educational platform with courses on OSM editing, tests and certificates!
  • Discover how to map and how your data will be used to ensure peace
  • Join other mappers to share your experiences and map together!

Please see the list of job positions from the UN Mappers, if you would like to be an UN Mappers.


1.2 Open source SW for UN SDGs

Combination of open (geo)data and the developments of the free and open source solutions for geospatial enable geospatial analysis worldwidely at small and intermediate scales. OSGeo UN Committee has utilized OSGeo software solutions to process global open geospatial datasets to answer one selected indicator for a sustainable development goal. All of the processes are opened at Training Material for UN Open GIS Open Data.


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