A cohort of 30 young volunteers in Belize was trained in open data collection and mapping tools to enhance disaster preparedness. The Emergency Resources Mapping pilot, led by HOT in partnership with CDEMA and NEMO, focused on identifying key emergency resources such as hazardous areas and communication towers. The initiative strengthens local capacity for disaster risk reduction and anticipatory action. This successful pilot sets the stage for scaling up open mapping efforts across the Caribbean.

Belize - Arnelle Isaac, Fabrizio Scrollini

A tool is nothing without its users. Over the years, the HOT Tasking Manager has evolved and improved thanks to the input of all the contributors around the world, who have shared with us what they love and the improvements they would like to see. In this blog, Ramya Ragupathy, the TM product owner, shares key insights from our latest user survey, along with the roadmap for 2025.

Global - Ramya Ragupathy

Descubre cómo el mapatón liderado por HOT y PNUD está transformando la infraestructura vial en Guatemala. Rutas para el Desarrollo ahora cuenta con datos precisos sobre caminos rurales, facilitando la conectividad y el desarrollo territorial. Conoce el impacto de la ciencia ciudadana en la planificación pública.

Guatemala - Céline Jacquin, Mariana Marín