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Mapping for Climate and Resilience
January
Open-source geospatial data plays a pivotal role in addressing climate change, enhancing resilience, and managing natural disasters. Accessible data fosters global collaboration, enabling scientists, policymakers, and communities to make informed decisions. From monitoring climate patterns to assessing vulnerable regions, open geospatial data empowers initiatives that mitigate environmental risks.
Mapping Task
Project #1646
*Learn more about this month's mapping project below!
*Read the slide deck below about this month's project below
1. Go to https://tasks.teachosm.org/projects/1646
2. Sign in with your OSM Credentials
3. Read the instructions
4. Click 'Contribute'
5. Select an available mapping square
6. Start mapping! Make sure to save every 10 edits using your chapter hashtag (#TeenMaptivists #TM_SchoolInitials)
7. When you are done mapping, indicate whether the square is completely mapped or not and click 'Submit'
*Goal: 5-10 edits
Train Your Mappers
Overview of the Process
1. Create an OSM Account & Complete the iD Editor Walkthrough
2. Learn to Navigate the Tasking Managers & Find a Project
3. Selecting a Mapping Square
4. Tips to be a Good Mapper
5. Saving Your Edits & Submitting your Square
1. Creating an OSM Account
2. Completing the iD Editor Walkthrough
3. Navigating the Tasking Managers & Finding a Project
4. Tips to be a Good Mapper
5. Saving your Edits & Submitting Your Square
Planning a Local Map-a-Thon
In the above document, you will a brief overview of the purpose and objectives of the Local Map-a-Thon. We have also formulated some examples of activities your chapter may choose to do as well as some helpful tips and tricks.
After each Local Map-a-Thon, please submit a brief recap of what activity your chapter chose to do, using the above form. The form includes a section where you can upload some pictures for us to share with the broader network!