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NGIS partners to help build a game-changing tool to adapt Vanuatu to climate change
The Pacific Islands are on the front line regarding climate change, with many already experiencing higher temperatures, shifts in rainfall patterns, rising sea levels and changes in the frequency and intensity of extreme climate events. Further changes on top of an existing, naturally variable climate are expected long into the future because of global warming. …
NGIS to develop a new traceability system for enhanced trade and regulatory compliance for Palm Oil
In a significant stride towards sustainable and responsible palm oil production, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has chosen NGIS as part of its Consortium with Agridence and CIED. This collaboration aims to integrate Certification, Trade and Traceability components into a unified and optimised system. Singapore-based Agridence will lead the Consortium; the software company…
How Fire and Emergency Services are accessing satellite imagery acquired Australia-wide everyday, to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of the Bushfire Season
“It’s the biggest risk we’ve faced since the 2019-20 fire season,” New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner, Rob Rogers – Sky News, September 2023. With the Bureau of Meteorology declaring in September that Australia was now in an El Niño climate pattern, Eastern parts of Australia are likely to experience an “increased risk” of…
NGIS and Google partner to amplify the impact of Public Sector organisations through Google Earth Engine
NGIS and Google have launched the Earth Engine Publisher Program to enable the self-service delivery of high value Earth Observation data products from the public sector to a global community of users through the Earth Engine Data Catalog. The program aims to increase awareness and access to leading Earth Observation products globally through the Google…
NGIS and Google Cloud sponsor IMARC ESG Collaboration Theatre
NGIS and our partner Google Cloud are pleased to announce that we will sponsor the ESG Collaboration Theatre this year at the International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) in Sydney. IMARC is Australia’s largest mining event, uniting over 8,500 decision-makers, mining industry leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and educators from more than 110 countries….
Geo for Good 2023 Summit
The Geo for Good 2023 summit, held in Mountain View, California, brought together leaders and students from earth and climate sciences, sustainability and conservation with geospatial technologists from Google and the wider community to address some of the world’s most urgent and critical challenges. The summit commenced with a captivating keynote address by Rebecca Moore,…
Eight Reasons Why NGIS/MapsIndoors Should Map Your University Campus
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, universities continually seek innovative solutions to enhance the campus experience for their students, staff, and visitors. One solution transforming how people navigate university campuses is the MapsIndoors solution brought to you by NGIS and our partner, MapsPeople. We’ve compiled eight reasons why MapsIndoors should be your university’s trusted mapping…
NGIS and ofi partner to build carbon monitoring tool to protect forests
NGIS, Google’s 2022 Sustainability Partner of the Year, has collaborated with Olam Food Ingredients (ofi), a leading food ingredient company heavily invested in sustainability, to create a carbon monitoring tool. The tool measures carbon gains and losses across ofi’s supply chain. It uses satellite imagery and machine learning to track changes in forest cover and…
SADA and NGIS join forces to accelerate adoption of Google Earth Engine
NGIS has formed a strategic partnership with SADA, a leading business and technology consultancy and award-winning Google Cloud partner, to accelerate the adoption of Google Earth Engine technology. This collaboration establishes a powerful alliance that leverages Google Cloud Products and Google Earth Engine for sustainability analysis, and reporting to the North American Enterprise Market. The…
Why your team needs ArcGIS professional training
Unlocking the power of Esri’s ArcGIS is not just about having access to the latest geospatial technology; it’s also about equipping your team with the knowledge and skills to use it effectively. In today’s evolving geospatial landscape, professional training plays a pivotal role in maximising the potential of ArcGIS and empowering organisations to gain a…
