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15 Minute Maps

Hugo Powell
GIS
Climate Change
Humanitarian Aid
Geographic Information Systems
Afghanistan
Humanitarian GIS
Humanitarian Research
Humanitarian Mapping
Poverty Mapping
Geospatial Data
Galaxy Evolution
BIPOC Agricultural Land Loss
Social Geography
Crisis Response
Cultural Ties
Esri
Mapping Protocols
Local Knowledge
Gender-Based Violence
Reproductive Health

This podcast is dedicated to those people making positive change in the world using GIS, mapping and cartography. Each guest is given 15 minutes to describe their dream map, and how it could impact the work they do.

Hello and welcome to 15 Minute maps, where I ask my guests to let their minds roam free and come up with a new idea for their dream map. The first known map of the world was created t... more

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Latest Episodes

We often talk about rebuilding after a disaster, but we leave so little thought for rthe materials needed. Have you ever thought about where all the rubble goes after a war or a flood?

That’s the question that led Guilherme Iablonovski, a geospatial... more

She Lost Her Home to Wildfires… and Turned It Into a Powerful Mapping Idea That Could Not Only Save Lives but Local History as Well!

Professor Brianna Pagan Corremonte - remote sensing expert, technical leader, environmentalist, and ultra marathon r... more

In this very moving episode, Esperanza Ortega-Tapia describes her dream of being able to map the loss of farming land within BIPOC communities in the United States. A topic incredibly close to her heart, Esperanza not only takes us on a journey of lo... more

In this episode, Guido Pizzini - Director, Business Development, Impact and Partnerships at Immap Inc. - takes us through his dream of mapping community response to climate change. This idea is driven by his reading of Landscapes of Retreat: 

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Brianna Pagan Corremonte
Professor and technical lead at Development Seed, environmentalist and expert in remote sensing.
Development Seed
Episode: Episode 14 - Brianna Pagan Corremonte: The Story of a Forest Fire
Esperanza Ortega-Tapia
Graduate of George Washington University, researching climate change impacts on local restaurant businesses and food systems knowledge with Indigenous communities
Episode: Episode 13: Esperanza Ortega-Tapia - Climate Change Driven Loss of Cultural Farming Heritage
Guido Pizzini
Information management expert with a background in humanitarian GIS at the International Federation of the Red Cross and UN agencies
IMAP Inc
Episode: Episode 12 - Guido Pizzini: Communities at the Heart of Humanitarian GIS Preparedness
Sven Schmitz-Leuffen
GIS and technical solution lead at the International Committee of the Red Cross
International Committee of the Red Cross
Episode: Episode 11 - Sven Schmitz-Leuffen: The Gap Map
Professor Sung Huang
Associate Professor for the Department of Astronomy at Tsinghua University, focused on galaxy evolution.
Tsinghua University
Episode: Episode 10 - Song Huang: Dark Skies
Maaz Sheikh
Founder and CEO of Ageospatial
Ageospatial
Episode: Episode 9 - Maaz Sheikh: GIS for All
Rhiannan Price
Head of NASA Lifelines, leader at the intersection of space, data, and humanitarian impact
NASA Lifelines
Episode: Episode 8 - Rhiannan Price: STEAM not just STEM
Varsha Sivaram
Economist and researcher with a passion for mapping.
Fraym
Episode: Episode 7 - Varsha Sivaram: Empowering Research with a Geospatial Platform
Andrew Schroeder
Co-founder of WeRobotics, co-director of CrisisReady, and vice president of research and analysis at Direct Relief
Direct Relief
Episode: Episode 6 - Andrew Schroeder: Users as Creators

Host

Hugo Powell
Host who engages experts in discussions about the transformative potential of GIS and mapping in various contexts.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Bravo 🗺️

    A great podcast, amazing experts interviewed and fantastic moderation by Hugo 🗺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MapasaurusRex
    United States3 months ago
  • This is the podcast I never knew I needed

    Fascinating content, but also I just love listening to Hugo’s voice. Very calming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris131415
    Japan3 months ago

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Episode 14 - Brianna Pagan Corremonte: The Story of a Forest Fire
Q: What are the responses when you present story-based information in your maps?
Brianna notes that people respond better to presentations that tie personal stories to environmental data than to purely technical presentations.
Episode 14 - Brianna Pagan Corremonte: The Story of a Forest Fire
Q: What do you envision as a new way to integrate spatial information with personal stories?
Brianna proposes a map that ties audio storytelling with spatial locations, allowing users to hear firsthand experiences related to the places they're visiting.
Episode 13: Esperanza Ortega-Tapia - Climate Change Driven Loss of Cultural Farming Heritage
Q: What has the impact of climate change been on BIPOC farmers, or maybe even more specifically, on your family land?
Esperanza discusses the severe impact including drying conditions that have led her family to stop growing their traditional crops like chili due to lack of water.
Episode 12 - Guido Pizzini: Communities at the Heart of Humanitarian GIS Preparedness
Q: Is your idea kind of then transposing idea A, planting a mangrove, to region B, for example?
No, the idea is about mapping the coping mechanisms and responses of communities globally to various crises as a result of climate change.
Episode 12 - Guido Pizzini: Communities at the Heart of Humanitarian GIS Preparedness
Q: Could you maybe for the layman describe what the difference might be and where you stand on this debate?
Guido explains that traditional GIS roles focus on mapping, whereas information management encompasses a broader set of competencies needed to effectively respond to humanitarian needs.

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What is 15 Minute Maps about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content primarily revolves around the innovative applications of GIS and mapping to promote positive social change. Guests, who are typically experts in the field, share their visions of ideal maps that could enhance humanitarian efforts, facilitate better governance, and address global challenges such as poverty and humanitarian crises. The discussions often reveal the intersection of technology, community involvement, and local knowledge, illustrating how geospatial data can be harnessed to create more impactful solutions for pressing societal issues. This forward-thinking approach encourages listeners to rethink the potential of cartography beyond traditional boundaries, while consistently highlighting the importance of data accuracy... more

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1. Brianna Pagan Corremonte
2. Esperanza Ortega-Tapia
3. Guido Pizzini
4. Sven Schmitz-Leuffen
5. Professor Sung Huang
6. Maaz Sheikh
7. Rhiannan Price
8. Varsha Sivaram

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