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…
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…
Hello mappers, on Friday, March 28, 2025, an earthquake with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.4 struck the city of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), and Bangkok, Thailand. This disaster caused severe damage to infrastructure, killed approximately 3,000 people, and injured around 4,700 others. It is one of the most significant natural disasters, severely impacting the affected areas and emergency response efforts. In…
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…
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…
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..