When I first joined G-SIG Timor-Leste two years ago, I never imagined how maps could become a lifeline for communities. For many people, a map is just a tool to show directions or places. But in disaster-prone areas like in a country like Timor-Leste, maps can mean the difference between safety and vulnerability. Through this blog, I going to write…
In recent years, Timor-Leste has faced increasing challenges due to natural disasters, from flash floods and landslides to droughts and coastal erosion. These hazards threaten communities, livelihoods, and the environment. To address these challenges, timely and accurate geospatial data is essential. This is where OpenStreetMap (OSM) is making a major impact. What is OpenStreetMap? OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source mapping…
G-SIG is a youth-led non-governmental organization based in Timor-Leste, dedicated to promoting and advancing geoscience and GIS. The organization focuses on leveraging geospatial data and technology to address environmental risks, climate change, biodiversity, and natural disasters in Timor-Leste. The organization is legally registered under tax number 06/DNRN DGSRN/MJ/II/2023..