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FIG representatives at the Seventh High-level Forum UN-GGIM in México City

David Elegbede shared how the FIG has been engaging her members through the commissions, networks and task forces.

Created on 2024-10-31 | Last modified on 2024-11-04

UN Science meeting in New York

FIG's Chair for the Americas Regional Network, Dr. Daniel Roman, participated in the UN Science meeting in New York on September 27, 2024.

Created on 2024-10-23 | Last modified on 2024-10-23

FIG Involvement at ICG-18, Wellington, New Zealand

FIG Commission 5 had the pleasure of attending and participating in the 18th Meeting of the International Committee for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG) in Wellington, New Zealand, during 06-11 October 2024.

Created on 2024-10-22 | Last modified on 2024-10-22

Call for nominations for FIG Commission Chairs Elects

FIG Council invites member associations to submit a nomination for one of the 10 commission chairs elects positions. Election will be held at the General Assembly 2025 in Brisbane, Australia

Created on 2024-10-15 | Last modified on 2024-10-15

Congratulations - FIG Foundation grant winners

4 recipients will be attending and participating in all activities of FIG Regional Conference 2024

Created on 2024-10-07 | Last modified on 2024-10-07

Introducing new FIG Corporate Member: Mena3D

Mena3D was adopted as member by FIG Council in May 2024. Founder and CEO, Dr. Khaled Nabbout, received the membership certificate at the General Assembly in Accra Ghana

Created on 2024-10-01 | Last modified on 2024-10-01

Intergeo 2024 - FIG in Stuttgart

Many of the 17,500 guests of the Intergeo Fair came by the FIG stand where the future FIG conferences and other offerings of FIG were discussed

Created on 2024-10-01 | Last modified on 2024-10-10

The FIG Foundation will sponsor and award Young Surveyor Grants in support of FIG Working Week 2025 and FIG Young Surveyors Conference

A total of 4 grants will be awarded. Deadline to submit application is 10 December 2024.

Created on 2024-10-01 | Last modified on 2024-10-01

Congratulations to the FIG Foundation 7th FIG YS EU Meeting Grant Recipients

3 recipients will be attending the 7th FIG Young Surveyors European Meeting (7YSEM) 23 - 24 October 2024 in Bucharest, Romania

Created on 2024-09-28 | Last modified on 2024-09-28

FIG President and FIG Community- Engaging at the 14th Session of the UN GGIM

FIG President Diane Dumashie participated in the 14th session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Geospatial Information Management

Created on 2024-09-28 | Last modified on 2024-09-30

Introducing the China-Africa Geospatial Information Cooperation in the Low-Altitude Economy

Chair of Africa Network Kabir M.M, and Stephen Djaba, Ghana, visited geospatial information cooperation summits and workshops with Hans Ni, on low-altitude economy in China

Created on 2024-09-27 | Last modified on 2024-09-28

Site visit to Stavanger, Norway for FIG Working Week 2027

Legacy workshop with the City of Stavanger and local organisers for FIG Working Week 2027

A site visit in Stavanger included a special legacy workshop, meetings with the local organisers and visit to various locations

Created on 2024-09-27 | Last modified on 2024-10-01

Congratulations - FIG Foundation grant winners

20 national recipients will be attending and participating in all activities of FIG Regional Conference 2024 from the 14-16 November 2024 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu, Nepal

Created on 2024-09-23 | Last modified on 2024-09-28

Meet FIG Hall 5, Stand-Nr B5.007 - secure your free ticket through FIG

Intergeo will take place 24-26 September in Stuttgart, Germany. Come to the FIG stand. You can book free ticket through FIG

Created on 2024-09-18 | Last modified on 2024-09-18

Join The 1st. African Woman Land Professional Associations Conference

The aim of the conference is to create awareness on gender disparity in land professional career and to promote women contributions for realization of an inclusive and sustainable land governance in Africa.

Created on 2024-09-17 | Last modified on 2024-10-04

Enhancing Property Valuation with AI – online workshop

FIG Commission 9 on Valuation and the Management of Real Estate invite to this webinar. Get insights from Nicosia's Apartment Market

Created on 2024-09-05 | Last modified on 2024-10-14

Will you be our host in 2029?

FIG Council is announcing the call for bids for the FIG Working Week 2029.

Created on 2024-09-03 | Last modified on 2024-09-03

The XV Italian International Training Summer School

Alberobello Italy

A study tour to the beautiful place UNESCO World Heritage site, Alberobello, Puglia was included when FIG President Diane Dumashie attended the XV Italian International Training Summer School

Created on 2024-09-02 | Last modified on 2024-09-03

Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications on Surveying in the ASEAN Region

Ryan Keenan, Chair of FIG Commission 5 attended a worksop on continued professional development of surveying, held as a pre-event to the 17th South East Asia Survey Congress (SEASC)

Created on 2024-08-19 | Last modified on 2024-08-26

Geospatial Development, Driving Quality Development - GISTC-2024

FIG President Diane Dumashie with Prof. Song Guanfu, Supermap and former FIG-VP Prof. Dr. Jixian Zhang

FIG President Diane Dumashie attends the Geospatial Intelligence Software Technology Conference (GISTC-2024) in China

Created on 2024-07-29 | Last modified on 2024-09-03

FIG Vice President visits the member association from Malaysia PEJUTA

FIG Vice President Winnie Shiu paid a courtesy visit to the FIG Member Association, the Association of Authorised Land Surveyor Malaysia

Created on 2024-07-08 | Last modified on 2024-07-08

STDM Valuation of unregistered land

The Social Tenure Domain Model - STDM is now a normative annex in the Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) part 2

Created on 2024-07-04 | Last modified on 2024-07-04

New FIG Publication: FIG Young Surveyors Volunteer Community Surveyor Programme VCSP

Mapping the World a Better Place. The new FIG Publication no 82, published by FIG Young Surveyors in cooperation with UN-Habitat/GLTN tells the story of VCSP from the start and until now.

Created on 2024-07-03 | Last modified on 2024-07-03

Reference Frames in Practice Manual - FIG Publication 64 2nd edition

This Commission 5 publication aims to better inform surveyors around reference frame topics and includes major updates on expanded GNSS constellations and international geodesy initiatives, helping them extend their professional knowledge.

Created on 2024-07-03 | Last modified on 2024-07-03

Akwaaba - report from FIG Working Week 2024 in Accra Ghana

President of Ghana and FIG President at the opening of the FIG Working Week 2024

In a warm and welcoming Accra, the FIG Working Week was held having both African and International topics on the agenda elaborated on in around 80 sessions and networking activities.

Created on 2024-07-01 | Last modified on 2024-07-29

FIG General Assembly 2024 report

The General Assembly took place on 19 and 23 May 2024 with 60 member associations represented and around 250 delegates. Read the report and see pictures

Created on 2024-06-25 | Last modified on 2024-07-29

Basics of Modelling in AVM

FIG Commission 9 on valuation and the management of real estate held a 60-minute-knowledge-session featuring Russ Thimgan, an esteemed researcher and modelling analyst

Created on 2024-06-24 | Last modified on 2024-06-24

FIG Commission 9 Workshop

Workshop on artificial intelligence and the use of automated valuation modelling (AVM) in property valuation and tax assessment

Created on 2024-06-14 | Last modified on 2024-07-04

FIG Commission 5 and 7 meeting, LADM, STDM workshops and Geoinformation Week 2024

All events will be held jointly in Malaysia 24-26 September 2024 under the main title: Geospatial Innovation for Sustainable Rural and Urben Development

Created on 2024-06-13 | Last modified on 2024-08-23

FIG General Assembly - election results

The election for two FIG Vice Presidents is taking place 19-22 May. Here you can follow the results.

Created on 2024-05-21 | Last modified on 2024-05-24

Election of two Vice Presidents - get to know your candidates

Five candidates have been nominated for the two posts. Learn more about the candidates here. Election will take place during the General Assembly and Working Week

Created on 2024-05-13 | Last modified on 2024-05-15

Honorary President Holger Magel celebrated on his 80th birthday

Holger Magel with his wife Anselma and Minister Michaela Kaniber. ©Pia-Regnet

A special honorary colloquium was held in Munich to honour FIG Honorary President Holger Magel for his extensive work in regard to land use planning of the region and around the world

Created on 2024-05-13 | Last modified on 2024-05-14

FIG Regional Conference 2024 will be held 14-16 November 2024 in Nepal

Climate Responsive Land Governance and Disaster Resilience: Safeguarding Land Rights is the overall theme

Created on 2024-04-30 | Last modified on 2024-05-01

Expert Group Meeting on Land Rights, Climate and Gender

"Transforming Land Rights and Climate Justice through a Women-Led Renegotiated New Social Contract", attended by Co-Chairs Roshni Sharma and Clarissa Augustinus, FIG Task Force on Climate Compass

Created on 2024-04-30 | Last modified on 2024-04-30

3D Scene and Smart City Construction Seminar

FIG Vice President Winnie Shiu attended in Qungdao, China the 3D Scene and Smart City Construction Seminar for Science and Technology Cooperation and Development

Created on 2024-04-30 | Last modified on 2024-04-30

CICES Dinner in Hong Kong

FIG Vice President Winnie Shiu was invited to attend the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors annual Dinner

Created on 2024-04-30 | Last modified on 2024-04-30

FIG General Assembly 2024 - Agenda

The agenda for the FIG General Assembly 2024 has been published. Read more on what is on the agenda this year in Accra, Ghana

Created on 2024-04-09 | Last modified on 2024-04-09

FIG Climate Compass Task Force Seminars - recordings now available

In these three recordings from Februrary 2024 In these three seminars regionally relevant case studies showing opportunities and gaps for surveying and climate are showcased.Delve into interactive, participatory conversations for surveyors

Created on 2024-04-02 | Last modified on 2024-04-03

Webinar: AI-Powered Solutions for Fostering Inclusivity in Geospatial Professions

Join the FIG Diversity and Inclusion Task Force on the potential to enhance diversity and inclusion with the help of AI

Created on 2024-03-25 | Last modified on 2024-03-25

FIG General Assembly 2024

The General Assembly will take place on 19-23 May 2024 and will include the election of two new Vice Presidents. Agenda will be published soon

Created on 2024-03-22 | Last modified on 2024-04-30

Digital Transformation for Responsible Land Administration

Championing Partnership Working: Joint EGOS and FIG Commission 3 and Commission 9 Workshop 2024

Created on 2024-03-22 | Last modified on 2024-03-22

Happy Global Surveyors Day - 21 March

Did you join the celebration of the Global Surveyors Day - see impressions from the day, hereunder the Surveyor of the Year and send your contribution and

Created on 2024-03-20 | Last modified on 2024-03-25

Geospatial and Land Management Professionals: Driving Climate Action

FIG Climate Compass Task Force impressions at COP 28

Insights from COP 28 by FIG CLimate Compass Task Force Insights from COP 28 by CCTF members Naa Dedei Tagoe and Simon Ironside

Created on 2024-03-19 | Last modified on 2024-03-19

Invitation to COBGI2024 event in Croatia

FIG Commission 3 invites to Challenges and Opportunities in BIM and GIS Integration - COBGI2024. Call for papers deadline 25 March

Created on 2024-03-04 | Last modified on 2024-03-04

FIG Mentoring Programme for Africa 2024

The FIG Mentoring Programme for Africa 2024 (FIG Foundation, YSAN, and ARN) is calling for mentors and mentees to apply to join the programme.

Created on 2024-03-01 | Last modified on 2024-03-04

Call for submission of case studies for the Annex of the World Cities Report 2024

GLTN is inviting its partners, herunder FIG, for contributions to UN-Habitats World Cities Report 2024

Created on 2024-02-29 | Last modified on 2024-03-04

Publication of the first part of LADM Edition II

The Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) aligns the data model with an ISO standardised global vocabulary for land administration, and was developed at the initiative of FIG.

Created on 2024-02-23 | Last modified on 2024-02-29

Invitation to: Workshop on Challenges and Innovations in Property Valuation through AVMs

FIG Commission 9 on Valuation organises this workshop on 24-25 April in Cyprus - register now.

Created on 2024-02-23 | Last modified on 2024-03-04

Global Surveyors Day 2024

Join online the session that fits to your time zone and celebrate the World Surveyors Day with APPAT

Created on 2024-02-23 | Last modified on 2024-03-20

Surveying - Registration - Valuation How we gather and deal with our data today

Report on the EGoS and FIG Commissions 3 and 9 Joint Workshop that took place in Malta 5-7 February 2024

Created on 2024-02-21 | Last modified on 2024-02-21

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