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Staff Spotlight Series: Mar Marín Villagrana
Each quarter, we’re featuring one of our all-star staff members. Staff featured in this Spotlight Series have been peer-nominated for their superb performance and values-driven work.
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.
¡Aquí podemos ser! Cartografía de Espacios Seguros en Medellín a través del Mapeo Abierto
En Medellín, estudiantes de 9˚, 10˚ y 11˚ de la Institución Educativa Tricentenario se unieron para identificar y cartografiar los espacios que perciben como seguros y acogedores para expresar su identidad libremente.
Mapeo Humanitario con WhatsApp: Introduciendo ChatMap
ChatMap convierte los chats de WhatsApp en mapas instantáneos, extrayendo datos de ubicación y mensajes. Ideal para áreas propensas a desastres, fortalece a comunidades con habilidades tecnológicas limitadas, incluso sin conexión.
Announcing our #MapGiveImpact Telemapathon Guest Speakers!
Our #MapGiveImpact global, 24-hour telemapathon is just around the corner. We are excited to present our star-studded guest speaker lineup for each of the 2-hour sessions.
Treinando Governos Locais no Uso da Cartografia Colaborativa: Aliança HOT - OGP Local
O projeto "Cidades Abertas Resilientes" capacitou seis governos em dados abertos e ferramentas geográficas, promovendo soluções resilientes e colaborativas diante de desafios urbanos e climáticos.
Social Infrastructure Recovery in Porto Alegre: Mapping for Resilience
After the 2024 floods in Porto Alegre, Brazil, the IDB and HOT partnered to map and assess damaged infrastructure. Using georeferenced data and community involvement, the collaboration supports sustainable recovery and resilience for the city’s most vulnerable.
Brasil, o Epicentro dos Dados Abertos e da Inovação Geoespacial neste Dezembro
Uma semana extraordinária, três eventos transformadores! América Abierta, FOSS4G Belém 2024 e State of the Map LATAM 2024 estão chegando, acontecendo de 2 a 6 de dezembro e de 6 a 8 de dezembro. Esses eventos reunirão as mentes mais brilhantes em dados abertos e inovação geoespacial, e estamos entusiasmadas em anunciar que a HOT estará no centro da ação.
Entrenando Gobiernos Locales en el Uso de la Cartografía Colaborativa: Alianza HOT - OGP Local
El proyecto "Ciudades Abiertas Resilientes" capacitó a seis gobiernos en datos abiertos y herramientas geográficas, promoviendo soluciones resilientes y colaborativas frente a desafíos urbanos y climáticos.
Brazil, the Epicenter of Open Data and Geospatial Innovation This December
One extraordinary week, three transformative events! Open Americas, FOSS4G Belem 2024, and the State of the Map LATAM 2024 are just around the corner, taking place from December 2–6 and December 6–8. These events will bring together the brightest minds in open data and geospatial innovation, and we’re thrilled to announce that HOT will be right at the center of the action.
Training Local Governments in the Use of Collaborative Mapping: HOT - OGP Local Partnership
The "Open Resilient Cities" project trained six governments in open data and geographic tools, promoting resilient and collaborative solutions to urban and climate challenges.
Map, Give, Impact: A 24 hr Telemapathon
Open map data has a powerful impact on communities in vulnerable regions, but this wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of people around the world. Whether it’s a few hours each week, a portion of their income, or teaching others how to map, their contributions make a difference.
Brasil, el Epicentro de los Datos Abiertos y la Innovación Geoespacial este Diciembre
¡Una semana extraordinaria, tres eventos transformadores! América Abierta, FOSS4G Belém 2024 y State of the Map LATAM 2024 están a la vuelta de la esquina, llevándose a cabo del 2 al 6 de diciembre y del 6 al 8 de diciembre. Estos eventos reunirán a las mentes más brillantes en datos abiertos e innovación geoespacial, y estamos emocionadas de anunciar que HOT estará en el corazón de la acción.
Mapping and Open Data Critical to Disaster Response
The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) released an impact report on September 18, 2024, highlighting two years of enhancing open data for disaster response in West and Northern Africa. Key successes include vital infrastructure mapping in Morocco, Senegal, Liberia, and Nigeria, showcasing the importance of accurate data and community collaboration.
