Geospatial Commission

We have been nominated! We are delighted that the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) has been recognised and shortlisted for the Digital and Transformation Project of the Year Award at the Government Project Delivery Awards.   The Awards received almost 80 nominations from across 15 government departments this year, so to be shortlisted is a massive achievement. This is testament to the hard work and dedication of the NUAR team who are building a new government digital service that will help those who plan and carry out the digging work do their jobs more effectively and safely; improving not only public services but also people’s lives.   We cannot wait to attend the Awards ceremony on the 5 February next year to celebrate the achievements of our team as well as the excellent work carried out in project delivery across government.   #GovernmentProjectDeliveryAwards #ProjectDeliveryProud

We’re taking on the role of Chair of CEOS (Committee on Earth Observation Satellites). 🛰️ CEOS coordinates global observations of the Earth from space, benefitting everything from climate monitoring to disaster management. 🌍 The UK Space Agency’s role as Chair will focus on 4 key areas: 1. Creating opportunities for knowledge sharing and exploring how CEOS can unlock Earth Observation data for public sector services. 2. Working with CEOS and JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to boost the implementation of Earth Observation data in the next global stocktake for climate action. 3. Using UK expertise to promote space-based methane measurement guidelines and support the UK’s commitment to reducing methane emissions – a crucial step towards addressing climate change. 4. Inspiring the next generation by teaching students around the world about the vital role satellite Earth Observation plays in tackling climate change, environmental protection, and disaster management. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJt84mxD Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne | Geospatial Commission | Met Office | National Centre for Earth Observation | Space4Climate

The new government Data Bill will unlock the power of data to improve people’s lives and grow the economy.    👮 Freeing up 1.5 million police hours   👩⚕️ Saving 140,000 hours in NHS staff time   🚧 Speeding up construction work and making it safer    Here’s how ▶️

How big is the UK geospatial sector? How many geospatial companies are there in the UK? How many people do they employ? These are some of the questions Karina Matjuhhina, our Civil Service Fast Stream Analyst, explores in our latest blog. Find out more: 👇  https://lnkd.in/gcu5Dqjv

Our Head of International, Melanie Hutchinson, today represented the UK on a panel at the 7th High-level Forum on UN-GGIM (United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management) in Mexico City considering the future geospatial ecosystem. A great discussion was held identifying lots of opportunity for the global geospatial community to engage with the ethical use of AI.

We are delighted to announce two major updates for the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR): ➡ Ordnance Survey has been appointed as the future operator of NUAR, with services starting to transition to them later this month ➡ NUAR will become a ‘public beta’ in spring, with eligible organisations able to start using it operationally from then Find out more: 👇 https://lnkd.in/ersWzHmA

🚨 We have some big news tomorrow about the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) so watch this space... and our new video with NUAR users sharing how it is transforming their work: 👇 

In the public sector and want to learn how to use OS location data? OS and Geospatial Commission are pleased to be hosting a series of regional events this autumn! Join us to hear about the location data and services available through the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement: https://ow.ly/oRi650TBp3w #GCxPSGA24

How many floors do you think The Shard has? For you the answer might help in a pub quiz or impress a loved one. For the emergency services that information could save lives. That's why the new updates to the OS National Geographic Database show how geospatial data is delivering better public services that improve people's lives. Find out more (including the answer to The Shard question): 👇

OS and Geospatial Commission are pleased to be hosting a series of regional events this autumn! Join us to hear about the location data and services available through the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement: https://ow.ly/3nO750Tut1N #GCxPSGA24