A New PGRSC Member: J2!
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 […]
A New PGRSC Member: MAMMOTH GEOSPATIAL
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. […]
A New PGRSC Member: SKAND
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 […]
2024 Pacific Islands GIS and Remote Sensing Users Conference In One Week!!!
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 […]
A New PGRSC Member: NDRMO, Government of Tonga!
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 […]
Presentation submission for the 2024 Pacific Islands GIS & RS User Conference closes today!
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” To submit your […]
A New PGRSC Member: NASA!
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 […]
A new PGRSC Member: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Fiji
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 […]
Still 7 days to submit your presentation for for the 2024 Pacific Islands GIS & RS User Conference
We are inviting proposals for paper presentations in the following thematic area: “Sustainable Management of Coastal Areas Through Remote Sensing & GIS” To submit your abstract, you must log into […]
Presentation submission for for the 2024 Pacific Islands GIS & RS User Conference close in 15 days!
We are inviting proposals for paper presentations in the following thematic area: “Sustainable Management of Coastal Areas Through Remote Sensing & GIS” To submit your abstract, you must log into […]
A picture is worth a thousand words!
Have you registered yet for the 2024 Pacific Island GIS&RS Users Conference? If the answer is no, registration is here! We’re looking to see you next month!
NOAA CoastWatch & PacIOOS Workshop at Pacific Islands GIS & RS Users Conference
As a follow-up to the webinar held on September 6, 2024: NOAA CoastWatch and PacIOOS will be hosting a free workshop at the Pacific Islands GIS & Remote Sensing (RS) […]
Extended deadline for abstract submission!
We would like to inform you that the deadline for submitting abstracts for the 2024 Pacific Islands GIS&RS Users conference, originally scheduled for 30 September 2024, has been extended due to a high […]
Spell Your Name in LandSat Imagery
Have you ever wondered what your name looks like from outer space?…… NASA has a website where you can enter a name and see it spelled out using real LandSat […]
You didn’t registered yet for the 2024 Pacific Islands GIS & RS User Conference? It’s time to register!
The Pacific Islands GIS & RS User Conference is well-known for its four days of presentations highlighting results and achievements in GIS and Remote Sensing in the Pacific Region. But […]
Still time to submit your presentation for the 2024 Pacific Islands GIS & RS User Conference
We are inviting proposals for paper presentations in the following thematic area: “Sustainable Management of Coastal Areas Through Remote Sensing & GIS” To submit your abstract, you must log into […]
Sentinel-2C joins the Copernicus family in orbit
The third Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite launched today aboard the final Vega rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Sentinel-2C will continue providing high-resolution data that is essential to Copernicus – […]
A New PGRSC Member: PacIOOS!
PGRSC is pleased to welcome an new member: Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System PacIOOS empowers ocean users and stakeholders in the Pacific Islands by providing accurate and reliable coastal and […]
Webinar: Sept. 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (Fiji) – Introduction to NOAA CoastWatch & PacIOOS: Training Course to Access and Use Data for Ocean and Coastal Applications
Please join the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) CoastWatch and Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (Fiji time) as both organisations […]
Sentinel-2C fully loaded
With liftoff set for 4 September from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, the Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite is now fully loaded with 133 kg of hydrazine and the tank pressurised with […]
NASA to Host Free 3-part Webinar on Invasive Species Monitoring
NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) is hosting a free 3-part online webinar on how to use NASA Earth Science data for invasive species monitoring. Info: https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov/get-involved/training/english/arset-invasive-species-monitoring-remote-sensing When? Invasive […]
A New PGRSC Member: BAE-Ecospatial!
PGRSC is pleased to welcome BAE-Ecospatial as new member! Utilizing a unique combination of ecological modeling and spatial analysis, BAE-Ecospatial is developing science-based tools and workflows to inform and improve natural resource […]
Call for Paper !
We are pleased to announce that the abstract submission for the 2024 Pacific Islands GIS & Remote Sensing Users Conference is now open ! We are inviting proposals for paper […]
Registration is now open!
Registration for the 2024 PACIFIC GIS & REMOTE SENSING USER CONFERENCE is now open! Join us at this year’s 2024 Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing User Conference as we gather […]
PGRSC Newsletter Issue 1/2024
The first Issue of the Newsletter 2024 has been released and is available in the Newsletter Catalog. CONTENT of this Newsletter: We hope you enjoy reading this Newsletter and that it stimulates your interest […]
Announcing the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC) Conference Committee for 2024!
We are excited to introduce the dedicated members of the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC) Conference Committee for 2024. This accomplished group of professionals is committed to advancing […]
MAXAR successfully launched two WorldView Legion satellites
Maxar Intelligence, provider of secure, precise geospatial intelligence, today confirmed the first two WorldView Legion satellites are performing well after being launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket earlier today […]
PGRSC 2023 Annual Report Available
The PGRSC 2023 Annual report is now availalbe in the Ressources / Media1 section of the website. The document reports on PGRSC’s activities during the past year and the progress […]
Free Remote Sensing Course from NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering a free course to familiarize participants with different types of ocean satellite data, different tools, and teach participants how to use satellite […]
2023 Conference highlights are now available
The highlights from the 2023 Pacific Islands GIS&RS Users Conference is now available on the website! 2023 Conference hightlights Thanks to all the participants and presenters that make this year […]
International Women’s Day 2024
International Women’s Day 2024 celebrates the power of women in GIS & remote sensing, illuminating their invaluable contributions to mapping the world and shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future. […]
2023 Pacific Islands GIS&RS User Conference presentations now available!
The presentations from the 2023 Pacific Islands GIS&RS SUer Conference are now available. You can access them in the Resources / Past Conference Resources section of the website!
New PGRSC Institutional Member : ICI (Cook Islands)
PGRSC is pleased to welcome The Ministry of Infrastructure of Cook Islands as new member! Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is responsible for much of the delivery of infrastructure policy and […]
Annual General Meeting – Pacific Islands GIS & Remote Sensing Council 2023
🌐 Reflecting on a Successful Annual General Meeting – Pacific Islands GIS & Remote Sensing Council 2023 🌐 With gratitude, we look back on the Annual General Meeting that marked […]
PGRSC Focal Point 🌐
Appreciation to the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (#PGRSC) Focal Point 🌐 A sincere thank you to the dedicated members of the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC) […]
Check the Workshop Schedule and location!
Please find below the schedule and location of the Workshop held the 1st December 2023.
Register for the Sandbank Picnic!
The Sandbank Picnic is sponsored by Fiji Drone Services (Food) and PGRSC donors (beverages). • Start RSYC 11:00, return 15:00 • Shuttle service from USP Lower Campus possible • Beer, […]
PGRSC Pub Crawl 2023
Join us this afternoon for night pub hopping in the city of Suva at 7pm.
Poll: Would you attend “URISA’s GIS Leadership Academy” 5-Day Training Program in Hawaii in 2025?
Have you heard about URISA’s GIS Leadership Academy? It’s a 5-day training program that covers topics like GIS strategic planning, organizational capacity, change management, team-building, etc. It is presented 2-3 times […]
Kava Kiki Night 2023
Engaging with fellow professionals at #PGRSC Conference, fostering connections to sustain our vibrant community! Tonight’s Kava Kiki was a fantastic experience. Grateful for the enriching conversations and connections. #networkingsuccess #PGISRS […]
Conference Annoucements
Follow conference annoucements and news directly on Whatsapp here : https://chat.whatsapp.com/FuRtex4kSpX50KhNkl3E0h Stay connected!
2023 Pacific Islands GIS&RS Users conference Opening
Chief guest Honorable Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimone Vosarogo opened today the 2023 Pacific Islands GIS&RS Users conference with the words: “Let’s progress together through GIS.” More than […]
1 Day to Go!
📌Network, Learn, and Ignite Partnerships in the Heart of Cutting-Edge Technology -Don’t Miss Out on This Year’s Unparalleled Gathering of Pacific Visionaries! ⏰Register now to avoid disappointments: https://lnkd.in/gS96GXyB
Only 2 days left!
⏰ Only 2 days left! ⚡️ Don’t miss out on the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Conference. 🌐 If you haven’t registered yet, secure your spot now for a deep […]
Join us on Thursday,November 30th at 9 am for a Women’s Session at the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Conference
📢 Exciting News! Join us on Thursday,November 30th at 9 am for a Women’s Session at the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Conference. 🌺 Our keynote speaker from iTaukei Women […]
Only 5 days until the conference – Conference Program is online
Only 5 days until the opening of the 2023 Conference, the detailed conference program has been published here. The program will be updated regularly until the conference opening to facilitate […]
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) is now a member of the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC)The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) was established under the Biosecurity Act of December 2008. It is a Public Enterprise under the Public Enterprise Act 2019. Biosecurity Authority of Fiji […]
Only 10 days until the conference – Speakers must check presentations guidelines
Only 10 days until the opening of the 2023 Conference, it’s time to prepare your venue and for speakers to cook amazing presentations. Please visit our Speakers and Presentations guidelines […]
Registration with online payment is now open!
Registration with online payment for the 2023 Pacific GIS and remote Sensing Suer Conference is now open. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Vodafone M-PAiSA and MyCash payment. For registering and pay […]
2023 Pacific GIS & RS Conference Video & Poster Competition is now OPEN !
The Conference Committee is currently accepting entries for the 2023 GIS & RS Conference Video & Poster Competition. Video & Poster designs are expected to be expressed around the conference […]
PGRSC on Breakfast Show Fiji One
Wolf Forstreuter from PGRSC Board and two PGRSC focal points – Dolores from Tuvalu, and Luke from Federated States of Micronesia will be speaking on TV tomorrow to speak about […]
Only 45 days until the 2023 Pacific Island GIS and RS User Conference
There are only 45 days until the opening of the 2023 Pacific Island GIS&RS User Conference! We are looking froward to see you in November in Suva!
PGRSC Focal Points Network
The PGRSC Focal Points link the local GIS & RS user groups in the Pacific Island Countries with the Council. The focal points keeps everyone connected with updates on what […]
Important decisions about radio frequencies allocation
10 GHz for Radar Earth Observation Satellites Every four years the World Radio Conference (WRC) takes place to review and, if necessary, revise the radio regulations that define, who can […]
Registration to the 2023 Pacific Islands GIS&RS Users Conference is now open
Register to Attend! https://pgrsc.org/event/2023-pacific-island-gisrs-user-conference/ Join us at the 2023 Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing User Conference from 27 Nov. – 1 Dec. at the Japan USP-ICT Theatre, Suva, Fiji. Being the […]
Why should you create an account on PGRSC website?
The new PGRSC website proposes to our visitors the possibility to create an account. Why should you create an account on our website? Simply because you’ll get access to more […]
Pacific Geospatial Services, LLC. (PacGeoS) is now a member of the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC).
PacGeoS is a minority and woman owned small business, owned and operated in Hawaiʻi. PacGeoS focuses on projects throughout Hawaiʻi and the Pacific with an emphasis on leveraging GIS to […]
The Hawaiʻi Geographic Information Coordinating Council (HIGICC) is now a member of the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC).
HIGICC is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization consisting of members of Hawai’i’s geospatial community. Our goal is to provide coordination of geospatial activities among a wide range of users in […]
Extended deadline for abstract submission!
We would like to inform you that the deadline for submitting abstracts for the 2023 Pacific Islands GIS&RS Users conference, originally scheduled for 31 August 2023, has been extended due […]
Gearing up for third Sentinel-2 satellite
With the first Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite in orbit since 2015 and the second since 2017, engineers are busy preparing the mission’s follow-on pair to eventually pick up the baton to […]
Presentations from the 2022 Conference are now available on PGRSC Website
The presentations from the 2022 Pacific Geospatial Conference are now online and can be viewed and downloaded here! More than 350 Participants attended the Conference, with 66 presentations from the […]
New Podcast: Let’s Talk EU Space
The European Commission is excited to announce the launch of “Let’s Talk EU Space“, a new podcast series aimed at delving into the EU Space Programme. The first episode explores the history of Copernicus and its impact on […]
The 2023 Pacific Islands GIS and Remote Sensing Conference will be held in Suva, Fiji from November 27 to December 1, 2023.
The 2023 Pacific Islands GIS and Remote Sensing Conference will be held in Suva, Fiji from November 27 to December 1, 2023. This year’s conference theme is “Improving Resilience in the […]
PGRSC website gets a makeover
Our new PGRSC website is launched! With a mission to make our new website faster, easier to navigate and more user friendly, we have reorganized information, updated security and design […]
PGRSC Launch
Taken from Fiji Government Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands and Mineral Resources Hon. Faiyaz Siddiq Koya today officiated at the launch of the Pacific Geographical Information Systems & Remote Sensing […]
Meeting with Vaimua Muliava, Member of New Caledonia Government in charge of innovation, and digital transition
On the 05th of May 2022, PGRSC received a delegation from the Governement of New Caledonia at USP Campus. The New Caledonia Delegation was composed by Mr Vaimua Muliava, member […]
Meeting with Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Shri P.S. Karthigeyan
The PGRSC met with the Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Shri P.S. Karthigeyan. In our meeting, the High Commissioner highlighted the importance of spatial technology and information and how fostering a […]
PGRSC meets USP’s Deputy Vice Chancellor & VP Dr. Paunga, DVC Prof. Jito Vanualailai, Prof. Sushil Kumar and Head of School Mr. Surendra Prasad
PGRSC meets USP’s Deputy Vice Chancellor & VP Dr. Paunga, DVC Prof. Jito Vanualailai, Prof. Sushil Kumar and Head of School Mr. Surendra Prasad. The PGRSC Chair, Salote Viti and […]
SPREP renews its support to PGRSC’s Pacific GIS & RS Users Conference
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) is the region’s key inter-governmental organisation for environment and sustainable development, and is one of several inter-governmental agencies comprising the Council of […]
Meeting between Pacific Islands Development Forum and PGRSC
PGRSC meets Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) Director Blue Economy Arpana Pratap to discuss their shared goals for PICs, future cooperation and support of the Pacific GIS & RS Council […]
Copernicus 25th anniversary
On 8 June 2023, Copernicus will celebrate its 25th anniversary. ‘Europe’s eyes on Earth’ started in 1998 with the signature of the Baveno Manifesto, as an idea for a programme […]
