Every week here at Geo Week News, we have been highlighting some of our favorite stories from around the internet that cover the geospatial, 3D, and AEC industries. Whether it’s a fascinating case study, insights from an industry thought leader, or deep dives into new tools, there is never any shortage of great writing and storytelling in this industry. So, below you can find links to three stories that we loved this week.
Kiribati Women Map Stories of Resilience
jnally | Spatial Source
In Kiribati, one of the world's most geographically dispersed nations and among the most vulnerable to climate change, a group of women is using GIS to preserve their heritage and shape national planning. Through a week-long training program, members of the Kiribati Women in Mapping group transformed hand-drawn community sketches into precise digital records, turning lived experience into spatial data.
Europe Moves to Future-Proof its Satellite Navigation Infrastructure
Staff Writer | GIM International
Europe took a major step toward strengthening its satellite navigation independence last week, launching the first two satellites of its Celeste in-orbit demonstration mission from New Zealand aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket. The mission is designed to test how a new constellation in low Earth orbit could make Europe's existing Galileo system more resilient - with potential applications ranging from autonomous vehicles and emergency services to indoor navigation and Internet of Things tracking.
How to Defeat Harmful GPS/GNSS Interference: A Roadmap for Action
Lisa Dyer | GPS World
GPS jamming and spoofing are no longer just battlefield concerns - they're disrupting commercial aviation, maritime shipping, and everyday navigation systems across the globe, prompting major international bodies to sound the alarm. The GPS Innovation Alliance has responded with a whole-of-government roadmap calling for stronger diplomatic pressure, accelerated GPS modernization, and tighter enforcement against the bad actors behind the interference.
