News and Updates

Aloha,The Hawaiʻi Geographic Information Coordinating Council (HIGICC) and the Hawaiʻi Land Surveyors Association (HLSA) proudly present the 2025 Pacific Rim Geospatial Conference, which will be held on March 5-6, 2025.  This hybrid event is designed to accommodate busy schedules by hosting in-person exhibits and presentations at the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, as well as offering a virtual attendance opportunity.——————————————————————————————————–Registration is now open for this one-of-a-kind event and the committtee wants to introduce …

Geo Week, February 10-12, 2025 in Denver, is the learning and networking nexus of the geospatial and built worlds. It includes collocated user meetings (ASPRS, MAPPS, USIDB, WGIC) and special content from new strategic partners (e.g. Reality Capture Network, USGIF). The 2024 event had 3,400+ registrants, and hosted a record 2,976 actual delegates onsite from 45+ nations. Geo Week 2025 will convene 200 exhibitors, 150 speakers and 3,000+ attendees from 6 continents. Register with code …

The third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite, Sentinel-1C, has launched aboard a Vega-C rocket, flight VV25, from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The rocket lifted off on 5 December 2024 at 22:20 CET (18:20 local time). Sentinel-1C extends the legacy of its predecessors, delivering high-resolution radar imagery to monitor Earth’s changing environment, supporting a diverse range of applications and advance scientific research. Additionally, Sentinel-1C introduces new capabilities for detecting and monitoring maritime traffic. https://youtu.be/8LTemRvlsdY

The focus was on the powerful synergy between GIS and drones in tackling climate change across the Pacific! Key Highlights: GIS & Drones for Climate Action: Speakers demonstrated how drones provide real-time data, while GIS turns that data into actionable insights for monitoring coastal erosion, mapping disaster-prone areas, and managing resources. Regional Perspectives: Experts from across the Pacific shared how GIS is driving sustainable development in their countries—helping to address climate challenges, protect ecosystems, and …

The last day of presentations for the conference are currently underway. Come down to the USP Japan ICT Lecture Theatre to enhance your knowledge of GIS and Remote Sensing applications in the different fields of work and studies.

As we dive into the heart of the conference, the energy and insights continue to inspire! Over the past three days, we’ve heard from amazing Pacific speakers addressing: Climate Change: Using GIS to track its impact and develop effective adaptation strategies. Land, Sea, and Surroundings: Transforming how we manage resources, conserve biodiversity, and monitor coastal changes with geospatial tools. With two more days to go, the discussions are only getting better! Stay tuned as we …

Day 2 brought incredible insights as speakers from across the Pacific region took the stage to share their expertise! From Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, and beyond, each speaker highlighted how GIS and remote sensing are transforming their nations. Topics included: Climate adaptation strategies Disaster risk management Sustainable resource planning Marine and land conservation The diversity of perspectives and shared challenges emphasized the power of regional collaboration in tackling pressing issues like climate …

A Women in GIS Breakfast event took place this morning at the Grand Pacific Hotel to celebrate and appreciate the presence and immense contribution that women have done in the field of GIS and Remote Sensing across the region.

It’s an honor to share the opening speech by Fiji’s Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, marking the start of this year’s Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing User Conference. The Minister highlights the transformative power of geospatial technologies in decision-making, resource management, and sustainable development, especially as we navigate the challenges of climate change and environmental resilience. This year’s theme, Sustainable Management for Coastal Areas through GIS and Remote Sensing, sets the tone for innovative …

Join us for an evening of wine, inspiring discussions, and great company as we celebrate the opening of the PGRSC user conference 2024. Let's come together, spark new ideas, and make memories that extend beyond the conference.

The 2024 Pacific Islands GIS & Remote Sensing User Conference opens at USP, Japan ICT, Suva, bringing together experts to explore GIS and remote sensing innovations for the Pacific. The event focuses on sustainable development, climate resilience, and environmental monitoring, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing for the region’s future.

PGRSC User Conference 2024 is officially opened by Chief Guest Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Hon. Filimoni Vosarogo.

PGRSC is pleased to welcome J2 as a new member! J2 is the social enterprise of Disaster Relief Australia. We deliver socially responsible, professional geospatial and disaster intelligence services to government, industry and community. We empower decision making by working in the air, on the ground and behind the scenes to deliver a vertically integrated set of services spanning data capture, processing and analysis. J2 Geospatial Intelligence Services is proud to be a new member of the PGRSC. Through meaningful collaboration and a …

PGRSC is pleased to welcome MAMMOTH GEOSPATIAL as a new member! Mammoth Geospatial, based in Perth, Western Australia, specialises in open-source geospatial solutions including QGIS, GeoNode, PostGIS, and Mergin Maps. Our mission is to help organisations effectively use open geospatial technology, ensuring they have the freedom to engage with these tools on their own terms. Mamoth Geospatial offers comprehensive QGIS, Mergin Maps, and other geospatial training alongside strategic consulting services. With successful deployments and training …

PGRSC is pleased to welcome a New Member: SKAND! Skand is an Australian based Digital Twin platform, designed and built to enable spatial data visualisation, management and analysis. The Skand product is widely used by industry leaders in Australia and internationally, including surveying professionals, engineers and asset managers. We offer a cloud-based software platform that assists domain experts & stakeholders to make better decisions managing their assets. Skand’s value proposition is based on solving three significant pain points:  https://player.vimeo.com/video/984664473?h=d26306ef25 1) Powerful data visualisation – Skand combines the power …

We are currently one week away from the start of the 2024 Pacific Islands GIS and Remote Sensing Users Conference in Suva, Fiji from November 25-29, 2024!!! We wanted to provide an update on what attendees can expect. The agenda, program, and downloadable conference proceedings (with presentation abstracts) can be found at:https://pgrsc.org/conference-program/ If you haven't registered, please do so at: https://pgrsc.org/conference-registration/ Venue:The conference will take place at the Japan-Pacific ICT Centre, University of the South …

PGRSC is pleased to welcome a new member: Tonga National Disaster risk Management Office! The National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) was established under the Emergency Management Act 2007, initially aimed to facilitate and coordinate emergency management for Tonga's safety.  The National Disaster Risk Management Act 2021 expanded its mandate, focusing on enhancing disaster risk reduction efforts. Under the DRM Act of 2021, the NDRMO plays a central role in harmonizing disaster risk reduction, preparedness, and …

Yous still have a couple of hours to submit your paper presentations in the following thematic area: "Sustainable Management of Coastal Areas Through Remote Sensing & GIS" Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 15th November 2024 Full papers must be presented in English. The presentation of the papers should be 15-20 minutes (including questions) To submit your abstract, you must log into our system and follow our guidelines on the abstract submission page. And then, do not forget to …

United States of America National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is proud to collaborate with PGRSC For the benfits of Pacific Island communities in the use of remote sensing to better understand our changing planet and to improve the ability of humans and ecosystems to mitigate and adapt so that we all may continue to thrive. Over more than 50 years, NASA missions and science have built the foundational understanding of how our home planet works …

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Fiji, established under the Land Transport Act 1998, is responsible for economic regulation, service delivery, enforcement, and road safety. The LTA was formed to enhance operational efficiency and financial management in line with government policies on deregulation. It merged the functions of the Transport Control Board (TCB), Central Traffic Authority (CTA), and Principal Licensing Authority (PLA), making it a commercially oriented entity with strong accountability. Through GIS and remote …