Understanding where rainwater is most likely to accumulate Mogadishu, Somalia | August 2026 Heavy rainfall can quickly lead to waterlogging in parts of Mogadishu, especially in areas where drainage is limited, the ground is relatively low, or rainwater has limited pathways to flow away. To better understand this challenge, the Somali GIS Association (SOGISA) developed […]
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Mogadishu, Somalia — August 13, 2026 The Somali GIS Association (SOGISA) took part in Mogadishu Climate Resilience Week 2026, held in Mogadishu from 12–14 August 2026 under the theme “Building a Climate-Resilient Mogadishu Together.” The event brought together professionals, organizations, and stakeholders to discuss the challenges facing Mogadishu as the city responds to climate change
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When it rains heavily in Mogadishu, some streets can quickly turn into pools of water. But why does this happen? It’s not just because of heavy rain. The shape of the land, drainage conditions, rapid urban growth, roads, buildings, and other factors all play a role. Some areas of Mogadishu are relatively low-lying, so rainwater
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Learn how satellites measure ocean temperatures, sea surface height, and other indicators used to monitor El Niño. The post How Remote Sensing Helps NOAA Monitor El Niño appeared first on Geography Realm.
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Plenary Session 5: High-Definition Mapping and Visual Positioning Systems: NextGen Geospatial Platforms for Business Enterprises and Location Intelligence | GWF 2026 This plenary session from Geospatial World Forum 2026 brings together leaders from Ordnance Survey, Google Maps, TomTom, Carto, Tech Mahindra, and Overture Maps Foundation to explore how high-definition mapping and visual positioning systems are
The inaugural session of the Indo Pacific GeoIntelligence Forum 2026 commenced with a welcome address by Lt Gen AKS Chandele, PVSM, AVSM, PhD (Retd) President – Defence Geospatial World, who highlighted the growing significance of networking, data centricity, and geospatial intelligence in modern military operations. Reflecting on the relevance of this year’s theme, Lt. Gen.
At Geospatial World Forum 2026, Mzwanele Nyhontso, Minister of Land Reforms & Rural Development, Republic of South Africa, delivers a keynote on geospatial sovereignty, spatial justice, governance, and sustainable development in an increasingly uncertain world. Addressing global conflict, economic instability, climate vulnerability, and historical inequality, he explains why geospatial capability is no longer just a
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