Welcome to the Next-Generation Sustainability: Advancing the Future with Geospatial Intelligence
The United Nations Global Geospatial Knowledge and Innovation Centre (UN-GGKIC) in collaboration with the Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (CSDILA) at the University of Melbourne and CASM, will host a Geospatial Leadership Training and Global Forum for Next Generation of Sustainability Agenda event in Melbourne from April 1-3, 2025. Several international organisations support this event, including FIG, UN-GGIM, Academic Network, Private Sector Network, Geospatial Societies, ISPRS, Australian Research Council-RIIS Research Hub, and Geospatial Council of Australia. The event aims to empower emerging leaders to drive the sustainability agenda through geospatial innovation. The Program will run over three days and includes:
- An exciting Geospatial Leadership Training
- A Global Forum addressing climate action and sustainability challenges
Program Overview
April 1-2: Geospatial Leadership Training
A course in geospatial knowledge and innovation led by experts from CSDILA, CASM and UN-GGIM. This first-of-its-kind training empowers participants to become leaders in the fields of geospatial and land administration.
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop Strategic Geospatial Leadership Skills – Gain the ability to lead geospatial initiatives within organisations, integrating innovation, policy, and governance.
- Understand Emerging Geospatial Trends – Build knowledge on GeoAI, Digital Twins, on-demand geospatial ecosystems, and machine-actionable data.
- Apply Geospatial Intelligence for Sustainable Development – Learn how geospatial data supports climate resilience, land access strategies, and the UN’s SDGs.
- Enhance Decision-Making and Problem-Solving – Strengthen analytical skills to leverage geospatial insights in complex decision-making processes.
- Improve Ethical and Secure Data Management – Understand cybersecurity, ethics, and responsible geospatial data governance.
- Bridge the Geospatial Skills Gap – Learn how to apply technical and leadership skills to strengthen national geospatial programs and digital public infrastructure.
- Implement Practical Work-Based Projects – Develop and execute impactful projects that translate course learning into real-world applications.
April 3: Global Forum
Next-Generation Sustainability: Advancing the Future with Geospatial Intelligence
A global gathering of thought leaders from government, academia, and industry. Explore innovative solutions to challenges such as land access for climate action and the advancement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Engage in high-level discussions and share strategies for harnessing geospatial intelligence to build resilient, inclusive societies.
Background
The Geospatial Leadership Training Program is a transformative initiative designed to bridge critical skills gaps in the geospatial sector, empowering professionals with the knowledge and leadership capabilities necessary to drive sustainable development worldwide. Geospatial intelligence plays a pivotal role in addressing global challenges such as climate resilience, equitable land access, and the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite its importance, the sector faces a significant shortage of skilled practitioners and leaders capable of leveraging emerging geospatial technologies and methodologies to tackle these pressing issues.
This program, spearheaded by CSDILA, aims to address these gaps by equipping 150 participants with cutting-edge technical skills, strategic foresight, and leadership insights. The training will adopt a hybrid format, with both in-person sessions and online participation to ensure accessibility and inclusivity, particularly for participants from underrepresented regions and sectors. The program will focus on critical themes, including geospatial trends like GeoAI, Digital Twins, and on-demand ecosystems; the role of geospatial data in advancing the SDGs and climate action; and the integration of ethical, innovative leadership practices within the geospatial domain.
By supporting this program, UN-GGIM has the opportunity to catalyze impactful capacity building in geospatial leadership, directly contributing to the development of resilient, inclusive societies and empowering professionals to implement sustainable, location-based solutions in their organizations and communities. The proposed training aligns with the UN's mission to promote education, innovation, and global sustainable development, ensuring the geospatial sector is equipped to meet the challenges of the future.
Participants
Who should attend? Senior Executives and Managers including Urban Planners; Environmental Scientists and Climate Change Analysts; Policy Makers and Government Officials; Technology and Innovation Managers; Business Strategists and Consultants; Emergency Response and Disaster Management Officials and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
- A limited number of In-Person attendees: leaders from different nations attending in person.
- Unlimited online attendees: Hybrid format for inclusivity, engaging participants from diverse regions, communities and professional backgrounds.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of geospatial and land innovation!
