Bernard Heng
StaffProgram Specialist - Asia Pacific Hub
Bio
Bernard works as the Program Specialist for the Asia Pacific Hub at HOT. He has a wealth of experience in sustainable development, having worked with UN-Habitat to bring sustainable planning to humanitarian contexts, and the Foreign Service in developing stronger bilateral relations.
As a strong advocate for meaningful participation, Bernard is excited to bring his experiences in sustainable development to support OSM programmes in Asia Pacific. He looks forward to seeing how OSM will evolve as a platform-for-all as it continues to accommodate diverse stakeholders.
Posts
Data Gaps in Myanmar’s 2025 Earthquake Response: Demonstrating the Urgent Need for an Open Mapping Approach
Since the devastating earthquakes on 28 March 2025 in Central Myanmar, many international and local humanitarian actors, including the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), have been actively supporting the disaster response and recovery. Explore how HOT is working with mappers to address local data challenges.
Mapping Dhaka’s Informal Settlements for Climate Resilience and Urban Development
Discover how the Dhaka Thrive Project is working with local stakeholders to collect open geospatial data to address rapid urbanization, climate change, and public health challenges in Dhaka's informal settlements.
