PGRSC is pleased to annouce a new institutional member: the Government of New Caledonia
New Caledonia officially joins the PGRSC
The Government of New Caledonia has officially formalized its membership in the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC). This strategic move is excellent news for the territory, promising to enhance its technological influence and strengthen regional cooperation.
This membership offers numerous advantages for New Caledonia without any cost to the taxpayer, as the adhesion has no budgetary impact. By joining this network, the government gains access to:
- Decision-making power: New Caledonia will now have a seat at the table, with the ability to vote in general assemblies and influence major regional technological directions.
- Exclusive resources: The territory will benefit from an archive library, webinars, and free training sessions.
- A support network: This allows for direct exchange with experts from across the Pacific via collaborative tools.
Leveraging local expertise: The “GIS Club “
his opening toward the Pacific builds upon a dynamic that is already well-established locally: the “GIS Club“. Managed by the government for the past ten years, this club gathers 38 public and private actors. It is already a key player in valorizing New Caledonia’s geospatial expertise and has established a regional presence through the participation of Wallis and Futuna, French Polynesia and SPC.The government’s membership in the PGRSC marks a major turning point, allowing the territory to extend its reach “beyond the coral reef”.
For more information, please contact Damien Buisson (New Caledonia Focal point): damien.buisson@gouv.nc.
Link to New Caledonia GIS & Remote Sensing Service: https://georep.nc/
New Caledonia Government membership announcement (in french): https://georep.nc/actualites/la-nouvelle-caledonie-rejoint-la-communaute-geospatiale-du-pacifique
Well done to the Government of New Caledonia on joining the PGRSC — a meaningful step for advancing geospatial collaboration and sustainable development in the Pacific. Congratulations!