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Collaborative Mapping and Open-source Tools Training with UN Mappers

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BCL Training in Kribi, Cameroon
On 24–25 August 2026, BCL (Biodiversity Conservation for Life) and UN Mappers held a two-day training workshop on collaborative mapping and open-source tools in Kribi, South Region of Cameroon. Delivered under the UN Maps Community Ambassadors Initiative, the workshop aimed to strengthen local capacity to produce open geospatial data in support of local development, biodiversity conservation and the humanitarian action of the United Nations.

From Nairobi to the Map: How 19 Young Kenyans Spent Seven Weeks Changing What Climate Data Looks Like

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UN Mappers Kenya
In June 2026, UN Mappers Kenya launched its first ever Youth Climate Mapping Externship, a seven-week virtual programme designed to put real geospatial tools in the hands of young Kenyans and point them at real climate problems in Nairobi. Nineteen university students answered the call.

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The UN Mapper of the Month - August 2026

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Myanmar OpenStreetMap (myOSM) initiative

Our Mappers of the Month for August 2026 is the Myanmar OpenStreetMap (myOSM) initiative! MyOSM community helped translate the OpenStreetMap educational materials on the UN Maps Learning Hub into Burmese.

We interviewed myOSM about their experience and motivation in ensuring accessibility of open mapping resources to support UN peacekeeping efforts as well as humanitarian preparedness, emergency response, and community resilience across Myanmar. Read below:

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From Local Maps to Global Impact: What We Learned from the UN Maps Community Ambassadors Pilot Initiative

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Community Ambassadors in action
From March to early June 2026, four (4) Community Ambassadors from Argentina, Cameroun, Kenya and India led mapping activities, built partnerships, mentored new contributors, and is laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and community-driven future for UN Mappers.

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The UN Mapper of the Month - June 2026

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James Owornte MotM June 2026
Our Mapper of the Month for June 2026 is James Owornte from Nigeria. James is one of our new validation candidates and is our top validator for the Ceel Gadde roads project validating 52 tasks or almost 30% of the project. He is also one of our top mappers for the previous months, adding 35 km of roads.

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UN Mappers Humanitarian Mapping Sessions at JNTU Hyderabad

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JNTU Hyderabad field mapping

Written by Pawan Muddu

Mapping for Drought Resilience and Forest Fire Prone Areas in Adilabad, Telangana

On March 18, 2026, under my guidance, we organized a mapathon at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad to introduce students to the HOT Tasking Manager and to pilot a project mapping regions within the state of Telangana.

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