Global Mapping proposed by the Ministry of Construction of Japan in 1992 is a project to develop digital geographic datasets depicting the environment of the land area of the globe with consistent specifications and with international cooperation. Global Map of five countries including Japan had been completed and were released to the public in November 2000 from the ISCGM on the Internet as Global Map version 1. In addition, data of more than ten countries have almost been completed and will be released shortly. It is expected that effective use of the Global Map will be made as basic geographic information for research and study on global environment; consideration to take measures against global environmental problems; planning for disaster prevention, regional and infrastructure development, etc. The Global Map data were applied to develop a methodology to make an integrated assessment of natural environment and local economy of the overall region resulted from an international infrastructure development such as large scale water resource project. Further, application to Asia regional disaster prevention information system, UN Geographic Database, FAO's early warning system is being discussed. From 2001, Global Mapping Project enters into the second phase. At the same time, development of Global Map data shall be advanced for areas not yet done. On the other hand, efforts shall be made to encourage countries and areas not yet participated in the Project to decide the participation. Further, development of simple methodology to update the Global Map data, promotion of use and dissemination shall be made.