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UN World Geospatial Information Congress
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What is discussed under UN World Geospatial Information Congress?

  1. About UNWGIC?
  2. UNWGIC 2022

Why in News ?

PM has inaugurated the second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) in Hyderabad.

About UNWGIC?


  • The UNWGIC is organised every four years by the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM).
  • Aims to enhance worldwide collaboration in the management and capacities of geospatial information between Member States and relevant stakeholders.
  • First United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress held in Deqing, Zhejiang Province, China from 19 to 21 November 2018.
  • Theme of UNWGIC 2022 is ‘Geo-Enabling the Global Village: No one should be left behind’.

UNWGIC 2022


  • Five-day conference is being hosted by the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology and convened by
    UN World Geospatial Information Congress
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    the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management.

  • It will discuss how crucial integrated geospatial information infrastructure and knowledge services are to advancing the accomplishment and oversight of sustainable development objectives.
  • Focus on societal well-being, tackle environmental and climate change issues, embrace technical advancement and digital transformation, and spark a thriving economy.
  • It also emphasises on the importance of international cooperation and coordination in the development of human data-linked to geography.
  • The event involves the participation of over 2,000 delegates from over 120 countries across the world.

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