LMB employee participates in Taiwan seminar, highlights GIS’s role in land administration and management

Donald Mendizabal of the Land Management Bureau (LMB) completed a Seminar on Geographical Information System and Land Management- Net Zero and Sustainable Development at the International Center for Land Policy Studies and Training (ICLPST) in Taoyuan City, Taiwan on April 17 to 30, 2024.

The seminar was participated by delegates from 23 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Each country was represented by professionals holding key positions in their respective fields, such as forest management, urban planning, environmental conservation, and GIS technology. Discussions shed light on the pivotal role of GIS in urban planning, geohazard monitoring, sustainable land administration, and environmental management. Participants engaged in insightful discussions, sharing best practices, challenges, and innovative approaches from their own countries.

Participants seized the opportunity to showcase their countries’ initiatives and challenges. Presentations ranged from forest planning and renewable energy production to transportation planning and land use monitoring. For the Philippines, Mendizabal presented GIS-based land information systems in the country. Participants also partook in field trips to Taiwanese institutions which make use of GIS, such as the Taiwan Space Agency and the National Land Surveying and Mapping Center. This offers a firsthand experience of Taiwan’s advanced capabilities in space technology, mapping, and GIS technology.

The Seminar on Geographical Information System and Land Management served as a testament to each country’s commitment to fostering global partnerships for sustainable development.