Earlier this year, G-SIG is proud to highlight the participation of our Co-Founder, Evaristo Benevides, who took part in an intensive Remote Sensing Drone Practice as part of his Master’s degree in Engineering at the National University of East Timor (UNTL). This hands-on training focused on advanced drone mapping techniques, equipping participants with the skills to capture high-precision spatial data…
Viqueque, 6–8 May 2025 – As an implementing partner of the Disaster READY Project in partnership with World Vision Timor-Leste, G-SIG participated in the annual reflection of the Disaster READY Project held in Viqueque Municipality. The event was organized by CARE International in Timor-Leste and brought together community leaders, government representatives, local partners, and agencies working within the Australian Humanitarian…
Dili, May 2, 2025 – G-SIG successfully organized a training for 40 young participants on geospatial tools for addressing climate change. As part of G-SIG’s ongoing “Youth-led in Geospatial Data Tech for Climate Change” program in Timor-Leste. This special session brought together young people who have already been involved with the program to further strengthen their skills. In this session,…
G-SIG was pleased to invite two special speakers, Dircia Sarmento Belo and Miqueias da Conceição, to share their knowledge with participants on these important topics. During the opening of the training, the executive president stated that the session aimed to enhance young people’s understanding of climate change and its impacts worldwide and in Timor-Leste while also strengthening their leadership and…
We are thrilled to kick off this groundbreaking initiative, empowering young changemakers to leverage geospatial technology in the fight against climate change. This month, 40 passionate youth have joined the program, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to driving climate action through innovative mapping solutions. Participants will use GIS tools to identify and map vulnerable areas impacted by climate…
As part of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Program, G-SIG, in support by World Vision Timor-Leste (WVTL), conducted a School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (SBDRR) training for primary school students from three schools in Bobonaro Municipality. This initiative was implemented under the Disaster READY Project, funded by the Australian Government. Over three days, the Association of Geographic Information System Group (G-SIG)…
From November 28 to 30, 2024, G-SIG successfully implemented an Outreach Workshop targeting youth from universities and selected secondary schools in Dili. The focus was on introducing the use of GIS tools such as OpenStreetMap and QGIS for mapping activities. The main objective of this three-day training session was to introduce students and young people to the benefits of using…
G-SIG collaborated with KFF (Konservasaun Flora no Fauna) to facilitate the planting of 450 mangrove saplings in Hera, together with G-SIG volunteer members and the Community OpenStreetMap Timor-Leste. To celebrate the 49th anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Proclamation of Independence on November 28, G-SIG, along with its volunteers from the Community OpenStreetMap Timor-Leste and G-SIG volunteer members, carried out a mapping initiative…
Hobart, Tasmania, 5 – 8 November, 2024 — The association of Grupo Sistema Informasaun Geografia (G-SIG), represented by its President, Mr. Ponciano da Costa de Jesus, proudly participated in the Free and Open-Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) regional conference held at the University of Tasmania, Australia. Organized by OSGeo Oceania, this prestigious event convened geospatial experts, practitioners, and advocates from…
Dili, 23–24 October 2024 – The Association of Grupo Sistema Informasaun Geografia (G-SIG) proudly participated in the 5th National Climate Change Conference, held at the CCD Hall in Dili. The event was organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment in collaboration with the Climate Change Working Group, and brought together government officials, local and international partners, students, and community…
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..