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United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management(UN-GGIM)
- 21 Oct 2025
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India has been elected as the Co-Chair of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for the 2025–2028 term.
- Geospatial data is time-based data that is related to a specific location on the Earth’s surface. It can provide insights into relationships between variables and reveal patterns and trends.
- The Co-Chair election reflects India’s rising influence in geospatial innovation, capacity building, and regional cooperation across Asia-Pacific nations.
- India will focus on secure digital transformation, good governance, and data-driven decision-making under the UN-GGIM Strategic Framework.
UN-GGIM
- Led by UN Member States, UN-GGIM aims to address global challenges regarding the use of geospatial information, including in the development agendas, and to serve as a body for global policymaking in the field of geospatial information management.
- UN-GGIM-AP, one of five regional UN-GGIM committees, represents 56 Asia-Pacific nations and promotes geospatial cooperation, capacity building, and shared solutions for economic, social, and environmental benefits.
| Read more: United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress |
