Blog
Sort by:
-
Building footprints: open data that saves lives in emergencies
09-04-2025
In a world increasingly exposed to natural hazards and humanitarian crises, accurate and up-to-date geospatial data can make the difference between effective response and delayed reaction. The building footprints, i.e. the contours of buildings as they...
-
Open geographic data applications of the National Centre for Geographic Information (NICHD)
31-05-2024
The National Centre for Geographic Information publishes open geospatial data from the National Cartographic System, the National Geographic Institute and other organisations through web applications and mobile applications to facilitate access to and...
-
What is the value of open geographic data?
07-05-2024
Geographic data allow us to learn about the world around us. From locating optimal travel routes to monitoring natural ecosystems, from urban planning and development to emergency management, geographic data has great potential to drive development and...