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High-resolution maps of carbon dioxide emissions

Road traffic and residential heating are the two main sources of CO₂ emissions in many cities. HeiGIT´s new emission inventories map these emissions and can simulate the effects of new policies and interventions. We calculated how emissions would change in … Read More

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OSM Completeness with Overture maps data

Free and open-source map data has become a keystone for research across diverse fields. The extensive coverage of OpenStreetMap (OSM) data allows scientists to conduct independent studies without relying on corporate collaborations or investing heavily in proprietary datasets. However, OSM … Read More

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ohsome insights: 2024 in numbers

Explore some of metrics from ohsome tools and impact of OpenStreetMap (OSM) in 2024. From building data coverage in Baden-Württemberg to millions of API requests and contributions, these figures showcase the scale of OSM’s use and the analytical capabilities of … Read More

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New paper „Leveraging geospatial data to evaluate women’s employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector“

The renewable energy (RE) sector is a cornerstone of global climate action, yet its workforce remains marked by gender inequality. Women are significantly underrepresented, often relegated to lower-paid, non-technical roles. Traditional analyses of this disparity frequently ignore the spatial dimensions … Read More

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New Paper „Evaluation of accessibility disparities in urban areas during disruptive events based on transit real data“

Studies have long assessed people’s accessibility to amenities through public transportation, typically using General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) data. GTFS reflects planned transportation schedules, detailing the intended services and routes of transit systems. However, this approach raises an important question: … Read More

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Acting Before the Disaster Happens: QGIS Training and Risk Assessment for Riverine Floods in Pakistan

In the field of humanitarian aid, Anticipatory Action (AA) is emerging as an important strategy to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters. At HeiGIT, we have been actively working with this approach to support local communities in building resilience. Unlike … Read More

Ohsome-py 0.4.0

The ohsome-py Python package is a client for the ohsome API, designed to facilitate the extraction and analysis of historical OpenStreetMap (OSM) data. The package simplifies handling API requests and responses by converting them into pandas or GeoPandas data frames, … Read More

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The Year 2024 at HeiGIT

With 2024 drawing to a close, we reflect on a year filled with events, accomplishments and opportunities to make a positive impact. Halfway through the year, we celebrated HeiGIT’s fifth anniversary—a moment to appreciate how far we’ve come and everything … Read More

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Stellenangebot: Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft (m/w/d) im Climate Action Team

Dear Students, we at HeiGIT are currently looking for a student assistant to help our work in the climate action project, where we provide indicators to support active members in society who influence decision makers to take concrete actions on … Read More

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Acting Before the Disaster Happens: a Risk Assessment for Cyclones in Madagascar

Anticipatory Action for Disaster Management In the field of humanitarian aid, Anticipatory Action (AA) is emerging as an important strategy to mitigate the impact of hazards. Anticipatory Action is an innovative mechanism that intends to make humanitarian resources available before … Read More

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Announcing openrouteservice version 9.0.0: codename “Europa”

We are proud to announce the release of openrouteservice version 9.0.0, codename “Europa”. In this release, there are a number of new features that make running your own instance a whole lot easier, and some changes that improve the general routing … Read More

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Public lecture on “Habitat-Scale Environmental Suitability Mapping for Aedes aegypti”

On December 18, 2024, GIScience PhD candidate Steffen Knoblauch will present his research on “Habitat-Scale Environmental Suitability Mapping for Aedes aegypti.” The public lecture will take place at 9:00 AM in the Conference Room, 5th Floor, Mathematikon, Im Neuenheimer Feld … Read More

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Teaching at Heidelberg Center Latin America in the master program “Governance of Risk and Resources”

Recently, our colleagues traveled to Chile as part of our ongoing collaboration with the Heidelberg Center Latin America. During their visit, they hosted a block course, met with local research institutes, and participated in an alumni meeting for the master’s … Read More

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GeoAI4Water III Thailand

In times of natural disasters and other emergencies, access to reliable data on critical infrastructure can mean the difference between a swift recovery and prolonged crisis. Building on the success of previous initiatives, the GeoAI4Water III project is taking a … Read More

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Stellenausschreibung: Postdocstelle in der GIScience Forschungsgruppe der Universität Heidelberg

Die Universität Heidelberg ist eine forschungsstarke und international ausgerichtete Volluniversität. Mit rund 30.000 Studierenden und 8.400 Beschäftigten, darunter zahlreiche Spitzenforscher*innen, ist sie eine weltweit angesehene Institution, die auch für die Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar eine herausragende wirtschaftliche Bedeutung hat. In der GIScience … Read More

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Stellenausschreibung: Doktorand*innenenstelle in der GIScience Forschungsgruppe der Universität Heidelberg

Die Universität Heidelberg ist eine forschungsstarke und international ausgerichtete Volluniversität. Mit rund 30.000 Studierenden und 8.400 Beschäftigten, darunter zahlreiche Spitzenforscher*innen, ist sie eine weltweit angesehene Institution, die auch für die Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar eine herausragende wirtschaftliche Bedeutung hat. In der GIScience … Read More

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Mapathon am 18. November

Im Rahmen der jährlichen „Geography Awareness Week“ veranstalten wir gemeinsam mit Ärzte ohne Grenzen, dem Deutschen Roten Kreuz und der Universität Würzburg einen Mapathon. Wann: Montag, 18.11.2024, 19:00 Uhr Wo: Heidelberg, Berliner Str. 48, Hörsaal Was ist ein Mapathon? Um … Read More

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Accurate road surface data for transportation, safety, and economic development

Researchers at HeiGIT (Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology) have publicly released a first of its kind planet-scale dataset on road surface type (paved or unpaved) using state-of-the-art GeoAI methods based on street-view imagery from Mapillary, in order to support humanitarian response, … Read More

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Humanitäre Maßnahmen stärken mit dem Deutschen Roten Kreuz

Vor einigen Tagen hatten wir das Vergnügen, unsere langjährigen Partner*innen vom Deutschen Roten Kreuz (DRK) im HeiGIT begrüßen zu dürfen. Gemeinsam haben wir nicht nur unsere künftigen Prioritäten festgelegt, sondern uns auch einen Moment Zeit genommen, um auf den Weg … Read More

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HeiGIT at the Global Dialogue Platform Berlin

Stuntmen, jugglers, humanitarians stacking and climbing boxes, wildcard sessions – not the usual things you would expect at a conference. But all of these shaped this year’s Global Dialogue Platform and helped participants to leave their usual comfort zones. In … Read More

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