Archive · 21 Jul 2026
BRICS Scientists Discuss Geospatial Solutions for Governance
Scientists and policymakers from BRICS countries and other nations met at IIT Tirupati to talk about how geospatial technology can help with governance, disaster management, agriculture, urban planning, and environmental protection.
Geospatial technology uses satellite images and other tools to map and analyze places on the ground.
This helps governments plan better, manage resources, and respond to natural disasters.
The meeting aimed to strengthen geospatial infrastructure for sustainable development and climate resilience.
Experts discussed how accurate geospatial information can help assess disaster risks, monitor land use changes, and track environmental degradation.
Scientists and policymakers from BRICS countries and partner nations met at IIT Tirupati to discuss geospatial technology applications.
Geospatial technology uses satellite images, GIS, and remote sensing for mapping and analyzing places.
The meeting aimed to strengthen geospatial infrastructure for sustainable development and climate resilience.
Experts discussed how geospatial information can help assess disaster risks and monitor environmental changes.
The event was organized by IIT Tirupati and IIT Madras Technology Innovation Hub.
- Who
- Scientists, researchers, and policymakers from BRICS countries and partner nations
- What
- Discussion on the role of geospatial technology in governance and related fields
- When
- July 20 to 23
- Where
- IIT Tirupati
- Why
- To explore geospatial solutions for governance, disaster management, agriculture, urban planning, and environmental protection
Proponents of Geospatial Technology
Critics of Geospatial Technology
Effectiveness in Governance
Proponents of Geospatial Technology
Geospatial technology enhances governance by providing accurate data for planning and management.
Critics of Geospatial Technology
Critics argue that the technology can be expensive and may not always be accessible to all regions.
- Event
- Fifth BRICS Working Group meeting on Geospatial Technologies and its Applications
- Date
- July 20 to 23
- Location
- IIT Tirupati
- Organizers
- IIT Tirupati and IIT Madras Technology Innovation Hub
- Participants
- Scientists, researchers, and policymakers from BRICS countries and partner nations
- Key Technologies
- Satellite images, GIS, remote sensing, location-based information
- Applications
- Governance, disaster management, agriculture, urban planning, environmental protection