Context: India has been elected as the Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for the 2025–2028 term.
About India elected as Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the UN-GGIM-AP
- India’s Representative: Surveyor General of India represented India and was elected to the Co-Chair position.
- The elections took place during the 14th Plenary Meeting of UN-GGIM-AP held in Goyang-si, Republic of Korea.
- Host: The event was hosted by the National Geographic Information Institute (NGII), Republic of Korea.
- Participants: Delegates from member states, technical experts, and observers participated, discussing regional geospatial management issues.
- Focus Areas for the 2025–2028 Term
- Strong Leadership and Governance
- Digital Transformation and Data Security
- Inclusivity and Transparency in Decision-Making
- Strengthening Partnerships and Regional Cooperation
- Building Capacity for Sustainable Development
- Promoting Innovation in Geospatial Information Management
About United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM)
- The apex inter-governmental mechanism for setting global directions and policies in geospatial information management.
- Established by: UN
- Aim: To play a leading role in setting the agenda for the development of global geospatial information and to promote its use to address key global challenges.
- It addresses global challenges and integrates geospatial information into development agendas and policy frameworks.
- The committee includes various regional bodies, such as UN-GGIM- AP for Asia and the Pacific, which focuses on promoting geospatial information use in that region
About UN-GGIM-AP
- It is one of five regional committees under the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM).
- It represents 56 countries across Asia and the Pacific.
- Aim: To maximise economic, social, and environmental benefits of geospatial information through cooperation, shared solutions, and capacity development.
