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How to transform climate action

How to transform climate action

While we can have a positive impact in tackling the climate change crisis as individuals, collectively our voice becomes even more powerful. Policymakers, decision-takers, activists and champions all ...

Getting users airborne in one day

Getting users airborne in one day

With their creative approaches to the use of emerging technologies, startups bring dynamic new energy to the industry and play a crucial role in shaping its future. At GIM International, we are keen t...

Charting the unknown

Charting the unknown

Ever since the Age of Exploration, surveying has played a crucial role in the mapping of our world. This article delves into the captivating history of surveying at a time when GPS did not exist. When...

The long road to digitization in Kenya

The long road to digitization in Kenya

Kenya is establishing a digital national land information management system (NLIMS) known as Ardhisasa to improve the effectiveness of the country’s land administration system. So far, progress has...

Mapping the plastic using UAV imagery

Mapping the plastic using UAV imagery

In response to the devastating effects of plastic on the Earth’s oceans, and specifically on waterways and coastal environments, the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) has formed the Mappin...

The geospatial sector unpacked in 6 questions

The geospatial sector unpacked in 6 questions

In a recent roundtable, four prominent geospatial experts shed their light on the most impactful technological advancements over the past decade. Their insights into the evolution of the industry – ...

Bridging skies and strategies in Athens

Bridging skies and strategies in Athens

How does an industry transform itself in real time? How can companies advance their collective potential? The European Association of Aerial Surveying Industries (EAASI) answered these and other quest...

The role of digital twins in mitigating urban heat islands

The role of digital twins in mitigating urban heat islands

As cities continue to expand, the need for innovative, sustainable solutions to urban heat island (UHI) effects becomes more urgent. Digital twins offer a promising approach to addressing UHI challeng...

A decade of developments in Lidar technology

A decade of developments in Lidar technology

Lidar technology has undergone significant advancements in the past ten years, revolutionizing applications in various fields such as surveying, forestry, urban planning and environmental monitoring. ...

Rolling the innovation dice

Rolling the innovation dice

This year’s vibrant Trimble Dimensions event took place in Las Vegas from 11-13 November. As one of Trimble’s long-standing media partners, GIM International was once again on the scene for an ext...