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From Indigenous Hackathon to Empowerment: Namunyak App paves the Way for Climate Action
The #NamunyakApp has been developed by a team of international young professionals for the Samburu tribe in north-central Kenya as part...
Diana Mastracci Sanchez
Sep 1, 20211 min read


Revolutionizing Space Data: The GEO Indigenous Summit 2020 Unites Communities Around the World
In a historic event held on December 5-7, 2020, the GEO Indigenous Summit brought together more than 1000 participants from around the...
Diana Mastracci Sanchez
Aug 1, 20211 min read


Towards Inclusive Humanitarian Action: the GEO Indigenous Alliance at HNPW 2021
On April 20, 2021, the GEO Indigenous Alliance led a side event as part of Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) to promote...
Diana Mastracci Sanchez
Apr 30, 20211 min read


Why are Indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon making their own maps?
Diana Mastracci recently interviewed Shuar Indigenous leader Mario Vargas Shakaim about the challenges of accessing satellite imagery in...
Diana Mastracci Sanchez
May 12, 20201 min read


How Earth observations can strengthen traditional knowledge in Arctic communities. Interview for GEO
How can Earth Observation data, such as satellite images and in-situ observations, help to strengthen traditional forms of knowledge? How...
Diana Mastracci Sanchez
Jan 21, 20201 min read


GEOHACK19: a Global Hackathon for and by Indigenous youth
Bridging indigenous and scientific knowledge to address community challenges Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous...
Diana Mastracci Sanchez
Aug 9, 20191 min read
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