491K
Total Mappersⓘ Total number of Mappers using HOT Tasking Manager - as of May 2024
260M
Total Map Editsⓘ Total number of edits mapped using HOT Tasking Manager - as of May 2024
156.4M
Buildings Mappedⓘ Total number of buildings mapped using HOT Tasking Manager - as of May 2024
3.4M
Roads Mapped (KM)ⓘ Total length of roads mapped using HOT Tasking Manager - as of May 2024
Updates
Humanitarian Mapping with WhatsApp: Introducing ChatMap
ChatMap, turns WhatsApp chats into instant maps, extracting location data and messages. Ideal for disaster-prone areas, it enhances communities with limited tech skills, even offline.
Call for Case Studies: Demonstrating the Impact of Open Community Mapping in Urban Climate Action
HOT and its allies in the mapping and climate science community are working to establish open community mapping as a key strategy in addressing urban climate challenges. The initiative aims to publish research in leading scientific journals and influence the IPCC’s upcoming report. To bolster this initiative, HOT invites case studies showcasing the application of open community mapping in urban climate and development action. These submissions will be instrumental in advancing the global recognition of open mapping.
Huellas de Carbono: Acción y Conciencia ante las Emisiones de CO2 con Mapeo Abierto
Estudiantes de la asignatura de “Orientación y Ecología” del CPEM-57 en San Martín de los Andes, Argentina emplean herramientas de mapeo abierto para medir las consecuencias ambientales que tienen los medios de transportes utilizados y así proponer medidas con las cuales las emisiones de CO2 podrían ser reducidas en la localidad.
Our Impact
HOT's work is global in scale and contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our Monitoring and Evaluation framework is constantly evolving to ensure tangible and measurable impact. Check out our core impact areas and learn more about where we're making a difference.
Tools & Data
Access free, open source tools for community mapping. Export data from OpenStreetMap for humanitarian and development programs.
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Community & Events
Learn about the community and the latest events — especially about the Open Summit 2023, a decentralized, year-long program of 13 global, regional, and local conferences.
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Partnerships
Want to know more about ways you can partner with HOT? Start creating and supporting the #GlobalGoals with free, open map data through becoming a partner.
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