UN World Geospatial Information Congress

About UNWGIC

The convening of the UNWGIC arises out of the mandate from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to the Committee of Experts to convene global forums to promote comprehensive dialogue on global geospatial information management with all relevant governments, international organizations and stakeholders. The congress will be a truly global event bringing together all stakeholders at the highest level to address and ensure that geospatial information has its widest and fullest utility in service of sustainable social, economic and environmental development.

Theme

Geo-Enabling the Global Village: No one should be left behind

With an overarching theme "Geo-Enabling the Global Village: No one should be left behind", the second UNWGIC will reflect the importance of integrated geospatial information to support sustainable development and the wellbeing of society, address environmental and climate challenges, embrace digital transformation and technological development, and catalyze vibrant economy. The congress addresses the development and strengthening of integrated geospatial information management, its capacities and capabilities, and demonstrates the importance of international cooperation and coordination for building a human data and geography community, against the three pillars of sustainable development, for a shared future and a better world, leaving no one behind within an inclusive and equitable global society.

Program Outline

Main Event: 11-13 October 2022

Plenary
Special & Parallel Sessions

Side Events

11th plenary meeting of the Regional Committee of UN-GGIM for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)
UN-GGIM Expanded Bureau Annual Meeting
Global and Regional Meetings
Workshops and Learning Events