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April 30, 2026

Strengthening Community Resilience in Dili Through Integrated Waste Mapping, Ushahidi Reporting, and Drone-Assisted Flood Risk Mapping

Dili is experiencing increasing challenges from urban flooding, unmanaged waste, blocked drainage systems, and rapid urban development. These challenges can have serious consequences for communities, infrastructure, livelihoods, public health, and the environment. To support communities and local authorities in addressing these challenges, Grupo Sistema Informasaun Geografia (G-SIG), with support from UNDP Timor-Leste, is implementing a Community-Based Resilience Building (CBRB) initiative…

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April 23, 2026

1st Cohort Youth in Geospatial for Climate Fellowship 2026

Ita-boot iha paixaun kona-ba mudansa klimátika, teknolojia jeoespasiál, sistema informasaun geografia (SIG) no lideransa? Ita-boot hakarak hetan esperiénsia prátika uza ferramenta GIS sira hodi halo mapa ba kestaun sira relasiona ho klima no lidera projetu sira ne’ebé iha impaktu iha ita-boot nia komunidade? Programa Fellowship Joven iha Lidera Teknolojia Dadus Jeoespasiál ba Adaptasaun Mudansa Klimatika bhanesan programa fulan 3…

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March 21, 2026

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…

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January 5, 2026

G-SIG Spotlight: Advancing Drone Mapping with Remote Sensing Practice

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…

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November 8, 2025

My Journey in Youth-Led GIS Technology for Climate Change Adaptation with G-SIG

Hi readers, my name is Abilio da Costa, a university student from Instituto Profissional de Canossa (IPDC), where I focus on technology and information studies. I am pleased to share my journey in the Youth-Led GIS Technology Program for Climate Change Adaptation, with a focus on waste mapping using GIS tools such as Ushahidi. Explore more about our Mapping Initiatives…

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August 31, 2025

Youth in Action: My Experience Using GIS to Build Disaster Resilience in Timor-Leste

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…

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April 2, 2025

Join Us Weekly Mapathon for Myanmar Earthquake 2025

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…

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March 22, 2025

Climate Change and Leadership Training Successfully Conducted

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…

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March 21, 2025

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…

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December 1, 2024

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…

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Strengthening Community Resilience in Dili Through Integrated Waste Mapping, Ushahidi Reporting, and Drone-Assisted Flood Risk Mapping

1st Cohort Youth in Geospatial for Climate Fellowship 2026

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

G-SIG Spotlight: Advancing Drone Mapping with Remote Sensing Practice

My Journey in Youth-Led GIS Technology for Climate Change Adaptation with G-SIG

Youth in Action: My Experience Using GIS to Build Disaster Resilience in Timor-Leste

Join Us Weekly Mapathon for Myanmar Earthquake 2025

Climate Change and Leadership Training Successfully Conducted

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

Outreach Activity for Students and Youth Interested in Mapping Activities

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