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G-SIG Hands Over Flood and Landslide Risk Maps to Suco Cribas, Manatuto Administrative Post, Municipality of Manatuto

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, G-SIG, in collaboration with local authorities from Suco Cribas, successfully handed over five digital maps covering all five aldeias: Aldeia Uebani, Aldeia Ranak, Aldeia Ata-Hok, Aldeia Caunua, and Aldeia Tuquetin. These maps focus on identifying flood and landslide risks across the suco. The digital maps are the result of close collaboration with local authorities through…

600 Trees Planted in Ulmera, Liquiça to Celebrate Independence and Protect Coastal Communities

A total of 600 tree seedlings have been successfully planted in Ulmera Suku, Liquiça Municipality, as part of a meaningful environmental initiative led by G-SIG Timor-Leste. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Proclamation of Independence, G-SIG Timor-Leste, in collaboration with the Community of OpenStreetMap Timor-Leste and Grupo Habelun Ai-Parapa (Mangrove Friends Group), organized a mangrove tree planting activity along…

Second Training Session on Youth-Led Geospatial Data for Climate Change Conducted this Week

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,…

The Youth-Led Climate Tech Leadership Program Has Officially Launched!

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…

Announcement: Youth-Led Geospatial Data for Climate Change Program – Interview Schedule Released!

Dear Applicants and Fellow Mappers, We are excited to announce that the results of the Youth-Led Geospatial Data for Climate Change program are out! Please check your email for an important message from us regarding your interview schedule and time. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this initiative and look forward to meeting you during the interviews. This will be…

Outreach Activity for Students and Youth Interested in Mapping Activities

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 President Highlights Geospatial Technology for Disaster Mapping and Climate Change Monitoring in Timor-Leste During 5th National Climate Change Conference

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 will Participate in the 5th National Climate Change Conference in Dili

Hello to all Mappers! G-SIG is excited to announce that we have been given the opportunity to participate in the 5th National Climate Change Conference in Dili, organized directly by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment in collaboration with the Climate Change Working Group. The conference is part of the National Environment Day celebrations on October 25th. During this national…