Abstract
Abstract. This paper considers the nature of the ICA-organised International Map Year (IMY), an initiative supported through United Nations structures, including the United Nations initiative on Global Geographic Information Management (UN-GGIM). Preparatory work for this project has been undertaken by a Working Group of the International Cartographic Association, and details are presented of the way in which IMY will be organised and promoted. Particular activities mentioned in depth include "national map days", children’s activities, and a new book. The educational aspects of IMY are addressed, and the roles of the events and resources Are considered. It is concluded that IMY gives a significant opportunity to the world-wide cartographic community to promote its discipline through the medium of a series of activities which can be co-ordinated by ICA, but delivered at a national level.
Highlights
This paper introduces the concept of International Map Year (IMY), explaining its aims and methods of delivery
This paper considers the nature of the International Cartographic Association (ICA)-organised International Map Year (IMY), an initiative supported through United Nations structures, including the United Nations initiative on Global Geographic Information Management (UN-GGIM)
Preparatory work for this project has been undertaken by a Working Group of the International Cartographic Association, and details are presented of the way in which IMY will be organised and promoted
Summary
This paper introduces the concept of International Map Year (IMY), explaining its aims and methods of delivery. Following the convincing nature of such statements, the United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference (UNRCC) in Bangkok in October 2012 adopted a resolution stating that, on behalf of UNRCC, the International Cartographic Association (ICA) should organise the International Map Year 2015. The resolution reads as follows: The conference, recognizing the enormous benefit of reliable and authoritative geospatial information and maps in decision making for sustainable use of natural resources, economic development and for community well-being; noting the need to promote geospatial information education and training for national governments, decision makers, the geospatial industry and users; noting the preparations made by the International Cartographic Association ad-hoc committee for the International Map Year, and the support by the Joint Board of Geospatial Societies (JB-GIS) on this initiative; recommends the International Cartographic Association (ICA) to organize an International Map Year in 2015. It was determined that the most appropriate vehicle for driving the United Nations involvement should be the United Nations’ Initiative on Global Geospatial Information Management (UNGGIM)
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