PhD, Digital Geographer, Researching accessible geospatial technologies + small islands w drones. @UniUtrecht in @UUCopernicus in @UUGeo US citizen- Marylander.
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ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
While Geo-tagged 🌍Street View Images 📸 are super useful for different research, commercial data's legal & copyright aspects can cause challenges in using them. We (W/ @HelbichMarco, M. Danish, @bricker) explored these in this 📢new paper! Check it out: doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplac…
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
We're thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 GEO #SDG Awards! 🏆 Five outstanding orgs have been spotlighted for their innovative use of Earth observations in promoting sustainable development. 🌍
Explore the awardees 👉 eo4sdg.org/announcing-the-20…
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
What is your perception of urban spaces🌇? Let us know your opinion in capturing what makes a place green🌳, walkable 🚶♂️, bikeable🚲, safe, and pleasant. Join our web app to share your perception of Amsterdam using street view images📸! percept.geo.uu.nl/
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
Ecosystem degradation does not affect everyone equally. Women and girls, marginalised and impoverished communities are often the hardest hit.
#GenerationRestoration efforts help those affected build resilience and adapt to a changing environment. bit.ly/3KZAUOu
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
📢 Help us spread the word!🌍Please reshare this invitation
Let's bring together #Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars to make a difference in #water & #EarthObservations
📌#GEOIndigenousWaterSummit
Lets drive positive change!
Submit your abstract by 🗓Oct. 15
More info 👇
🌊 Calling all #Indigenous & non-Indigenous scholars working at the intersection of #water & #EarthObservations
Join us #GEOIndigenousWaterSummit 🗓Oct 25-27 Submit your abstracts on key topics by
📌Oct 15
📚 Topics & Submission👇
forms.gle/ttsqe1XqnZPcC43LA
Let's innovate together!
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
On this #InternationalWomensDay, @PalomaMerodio the co-Chair of @UNGGIM shares her thoughts on how geospatial information can help empower women, bridge the gender gap and help foster a more egalitarian society between women and men 🌐♀️🙌👇
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
We welcome you to the second day of the Thirteenth Session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management @UNGGIM . Watch it live on UN Web TV! Connect here media.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k1…
#UNGGIM13
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
Happening now! The @UNGGIM #geospatial information acceleration implementation of the #SDGs event at the SDG Action Weekend. Stream live: media.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1…
With #geospatial information we can:
- Boost the global #economy & take #ClimateAction
- Support the realization of the #GlobalGoals
- Leave no-one behind! 🤗
Follow our event during the #SDG Action Weekend to learn more👇 ggim.un.org/SDG_Action_Weeke…
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
🚨 Open Data Program Activation Alert
🌍 Event: Earthquake in Morocco
✅ Access the latest satellite imagery
➡️ blog.maxar.com/for-a-better-…
#OpenData #SatelliteImagery #Earthquake #Morocco
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
The best start! And students got pizza afterward
Kicking off the New school year playing the location based serious game Utrecht 2040 with all of the new @UUCopernicus Masters students and one of the game makers @Vervoort_Joost on a beautiful day in Utrecht 🌞read about the #sdg game here utrecht2040.sites.uu.nl/
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
New Annals of @theAAG article on the conservative media’s lack of maps in their climate change with @uogeog student Katie Quines came out today and is published open access! doi.org/10.1080/24694452.202…
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
Cindy Brewer (@ColorBrewer) receives Carl Mannerfelt gold medal for her contributions to cartography. Well deserved! Her footprints are everywhere :) Bio here: geog.psu.edu/directory/cynth…
Interestingly she is apparently the first woman to receive this award. #icc2023 @icawebsite
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
🗺️ @hotosm's OpenSummit '23-24 is officially ON! Join expert panellists at the OpenSummit 2023 Launch Event to discuss how collective action and open mapping can drive meaningful change!
📅 Date: 31 August, 2023
⏲️ Time: 9 - 10 am EDT / 13:00 UTC
👉 eventbrite.com/e/opensummit-…
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
The art of making maps...
Mapping For A Sustainable World
#Mapping4SDGs – at Harare, Zimbabwe
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
The distribution and prevalence of HIV vary across different countries and regions within Africa. Some countries have higher HIV prevalence rates than others. For example, countries like Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Lesotho, and Botswana have had some of the highest. – at Zimbabwe
ALT Africa has been heavily affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with a significant number of people living with HIV in many African countries. Sub-Saharan Africa has been the most affected region, accounting for the majority of new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths worldwide. The distribution and prevalence of HIV vary across different countries and regions within Africa. Some countries have higher HIV prevalence rates than others. For example, countries like Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Lesotho, and Botswana have had some of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the world. Cartography: Vincent Mukungatu #hivawareness #cartography #map #mappingsdgs #MappingForASustainableWorld
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
Thank you @RobertERoth and @bricker for an amazing experience with QGIS #mappingforasustainableworld
Not only did I learn, I had fun, I networked and I enjoyed every second especially with @LetwinNomsa near me❤. – at Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
Beautiful faces from the Mapping for a Sustainable World Workshop by the International Cartographic Association in Harare today
#mappychats
#SustainableDevelopment
#DiversityInclusion – at Harare, Zimbabwe
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
Feedback on how maps can be a collaborative and iterative process 😀
Reference was given to Cyclone Idai where different stakeholders joined hands to respond to the disaster....Collaborative 🤝
#Mapping4ASustainableWorld
#InternationalCartographicAssociation – at Harare, Zimbabwe
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
Listening to @bricker define Geospatial Data - location data, attribute data as a background to where we heading with the workshop. The diversity in the room is overwhelming – at Harare, Zimbabwe
ᴮʳⁱᵗᵗᵃ ᴿⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ retweeted
All set and ready for the #MappingForASustainableWorld workshop by the International Cartographic Association 🥳
@ptmakanga @RobertERoth @bricker 💃🇿🇼 – at Harare, Zimbabwe
