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International Federation of Surveyors
Fédération Internationale des Géomètres Internationale Vereinigung der Vermessungsingenieure |
FIG Newsletter – September 2019 |
Dear Colleague,
In this newsletter FIG has several announcements and would like to inspire you to respond to the FIG
Governance questionnaire, to note the call for nominations for two Vice
Presidents for the term 2021-2024, to note the call for bids for 2024, the
call from FIG Foundation, and last but not least to consider your participation to FIG
Working Week 2020 - you still have the possibility to submit an abstract -
deadline is 1 November. Read more about the above and much more in this
issue of FIG Newsletter.
Finally, thanks to those who were able to attend Intergeo and who came by
the FIG stand. It was a joy to meet and talk with such a variety of people.
FIG Working Week 2020 10-14 May 2020 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands - submit abstract
FIG and the Local Organisers from the Netherlands welcome all to Amsterdam. FIG Working Week 2020 will be an exciting event with several pre and post events, three packed conference days and the General Assembly. Hereto, the local organisers are preparing special technical and social tours for you to explore Amsterdam and the Netherlands and memorable social events in the evenings.
The FIG Working Week 2020 in Amsterdam is addressing the following overall theme:
Smart Surveyors for Land and Water Management
This theme is relevant both for the Netherlands and internationally in a world where drinking water is a scarce resource, waste water needs to be recycled rather than seen as waste, where the sea needs to be better mapped and managed, where land resources need to be protected against sea-level rise, and where land-based fresh water habitats are threatened.
The overall theme is built up by the following sub-themes:
1. Smart Surveyors
Rapid urban growth, smart energy, cleaner mobility, and ‘land rights for all’ are some of the challenges demanding innovative surveying approaches and technologies. Sensing technologies, spatial data processing technologies and related approaches are already available. Use and improve them to become future proof, Smart Surveyors!
2. Integrated Land and Water management
Without integrated land and water management, the Netherlands as also other coastal countries cannot sustain its agricultural and urban development. Climate change, though, increases the risks of sea and riverine floods and extended drought periods and complicates this management task. Unorthodox measures are called for. Get familiar with these measures and discuss them from your critical surveyor perspective.
3. Ten years to go to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
The countdown begins, only one decade to go to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all and surveying professionals have a key role to play. How did we, as surveyors, contribute to ending poverty, improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests? In addition, what will be our role for the coming 10 years?
Submit your abstract - note the deadline: 1 November
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You can submit an abstract for regular/short presentation (peer review submission has closed). Full paper is due 7 February 2020.
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Exhibition and Sponsorship opportunities
Secure your stand at the exhibition and be visible with the sponsorship opportunities. The exhibition will take place in the catering areas ensuring a constant flow of participants.
The Working Week Web Site: www.fig.net/fig2020 will be updated regularly
FIG ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call for nominations for two FIG Vice Presidents
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FIG Council encourages Member Associations to consider nominations
for the two positions as FIG Vice President for the term 2021-2024.
Election will take place at the General Assembly 2020 in Amsterdam,
the Netherlands. Deadline is 16 December. |
Call for Bids for FIG Working Week 2024
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FIG Council announces the bidding material for the FIG Working Week
2024. All member associations are encouraged to consider to submit a
bid. Election of the destination will take place at the Working Week
2020 and General Assembly in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Read more |
The FIG 2021 Governance Debate has now started!
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FIG General Assembly has mandated Council to consider along with FIG stakeholders ‘Are we organisationally, fit for the future’ if not ‘How do we become so’
We invite all members to start becoming involved by answering
this short 9 question SWOT survey. |
FIG Foundation news - open grants
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FIG
Foundation PhD Scholarships - 2020 |
FIG News
FIG at Intergeo 2019
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FIG was represented with a well visited stand at the 25th Intergeo
in Stuttgart, Germany. Thanks to all who came by. Prior to Intergeo,
FIG Council held a council meeting in Stuttgart. |
New publications
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FIG has been part of the GLTN Network since its start in 2006 and
has been involved in the development of the tools that are now being
used. Get an insight in the outcomes of selected projects from the
GLTN Phase 2 programme. |
Jobs
Check: Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements at GLTN. Head of Department at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. More info
Article of the Month
Each month on the FIG web site we publish a paper called the Article of the Month.
September 2019 is written by Nur Zurairah Abdul Halim, Zoher Nomanbhoy and Mohd Noor ISA, Malaysia: The Development of National Atlas – Malaysia’s Experience. This article is a peer reviewed paper presented at the FIG Working Week 2019 in Vietnam.This paper has provided explanations on the components of Malaysia’s national atlas, the methodology, issues and recommendations, as well as future works.
Other upcoming FIG events
KL GeoHydro 2019 and Commission 4 Meeting
Empowering Marine Knowledge Through Hydrography"
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
18-19 November 2019
More information
Africa Regional Network Meeting
organised with FGF 8es Universités de la FGF & Atelier ARN
ARN Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FIGARN
2nd Young Surveyors Africa Meeting
25-26 November 2019 in Dakar, Senegal.
http://fig.net/organisation/networks/ys/activities/events/2ysam.asp
Bentley Year in Infrastructure 2019 - 21-24 October 2019, Singapore
The Year in Infrastructure Conference is a global event for leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction and operations. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your peers in Singapore and hear how projects are Advancing BIM through Digital Twins. You will hear keynotes and technology updates, participate in industry forums and Digital Advancement Academies.
Learn the latest advancements in design, engineering, construction, and operations. Meet the finalists behind some of the most innovative projects around the world. The Year in Infrastructure Awards is an exciting and well-regarded global competition that recognizes the “going digital” advancements in 18 infrastructure categories, including Digital Cities, Project Delivery and Reality Modeling.
Web site: Year in Infrastructure
2019 Conference
Events
1-3 October 2019,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The 8th FIG Workshop on the Land Administration Domain Model
(LADM2019).
A joint event with UDMS's 4th International Conference on Smart
Data and Smart Cities (SDSC2019) and Geomatics Geospatial
Technology (GGT2019) as part of
Geospatial
Kuala Lumpur 2019
Web site:
http://www.isoladm.org/LADM2019Workshop
9-11 October 2019, Porto, Portugal
Geodecision 2019 meeting. Geodecision for Sustainable Communities. Supported
by FIG
Web site: https://www.mygeodecision.com
11-12 October 2019, Porto, Portugal
6th FIG Young Surveyors European Meeting "Mapping the Path to
Sustainability"
Web site: http://www.fig.net/organisation/networks/ys/activities/events/6ysem.asp
27 October - 3 November 2019, Beijing, China
The 2nd International Workshop on GIS Technology and Application Organised
by Chinese Society for Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography together
with SuperMap (FIG Corporate Member - gold category), and supported by FIG.
Web site: http://www.gistc.com/en/
Invitation to international participants
Registration form for international participants (word doc)
5 – 8 November, Galicia Spain
FO Landnet workshop - Land management challenges and opportunities organised
by FIG Commission 8, FAO and LandNet
Web site
6-8 November 2019, Changsha, Hunan Province
Chintergeo 2019
Web site: www.chintergeo.com
13-15 November 2019, Nairobi, Kenya
ISK 2019 Regional Conference - The Land & Property Sector: Advancing
Africa's Sustainable Development" organised by Institution of Surveyors of
Kenya, supported by FIG
Web site: https://conference.isk.or.ke/
13-15 November 2019, Reston VA (Washington DC)
2019 Global Ocean Science Education Workshopconducted by COSEE, the
College of Exploration the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance, and 2030 in
partnership with the Intergovernmental Oceanograpic Commission. Supported by
FIG Commission 4.
Web site: http://www.coexploration.org/gose/
18-19 November 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hydrography seminar Organised by FIG Commission 4 in collaboration with
PEJUTA and UTM, supported by the national Hydrographic Centre Malaysia and
the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia.
Including FIG Commission 4 Annual Meeting.
Web site: http://www.geoinfo.utm.my/klgeohydro
25-26 November 2019, Dakar, Senegal
2nd Young Surveyors Africa Meeting
Web site:
http://fig.net/organisation/networks/ys/activities/events/2ysam.asp
27-29 November 2019, Dakar, Senegal
8es Universités de la FGF & Atelier ARN Organised by FGF - Federation des
gèométres francophones, Ordre National des Gèométres Experts du Sénégal and
FIG Africa Regional Network.
Web site: http://www.geometres-francophones.org/prenez-date-8es-universites-de-la-fgf-a-dakar-les-27-28-et-29-novembre-2019/
More info on FIG Africa Regional Network Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FIGARN
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FIG Working Week 2020,
10–14 May 2020. Amsterdam, Netherlands Web site: www.fig.net/fig2020 |
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FIG Working Week 2021, 24-28
May 2021, Accra, Ghana Web site: www.fig.net/fig2021 |
FIG Congress 2022, Cape Town, South Africa
FIG Working Week 2023, Orlando, Florida, USA
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