The mission of UN Maps is to harness the power of open geospatial data to support UN peacebuilding and humanitarian efforts. This entails providing precise, up-to-date maps, geospatial services, and geographic information to UN Peacekeeping Missions, UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes, humanitarian actors, and other stakeholders operating in conflict-affected areas. By improving situational awareness, UN Maps helps enhance peacebuilding, humanitarian response, and disaster management efforts.
The UN Maps Conference is an annual event organized by the United Nations, aimed at strengthening coordination, collaboration, and the capacity of geospatial information to meet global challenges. The conference provides a platform for participants to reflect on how geospatial data and services can help address issues such as climate change, food insecurity, and access to care and education, ensuring peace and justice for all countries.
The 3rd annual UN Maps Conference in 2024 took place in Valencia. During the Tech Fair, GIS-GEOLab, from Politecnico di Milano, had a booth presenting the projects in which we are currently involved, including the UDENE project. This conference was an invaluable opportunity for participants to share insights and innovations, demonstrating the critical role of geospatial data in tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
For more information about the conference and UN Maps, visit UN Maps and the 2024 UN Maps Conference.
