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15 Minute Maps

Hugo Powell
Gis
Climate Change
Humanitarian Aid
Geospatial Data
Satellite Imagery
Earth Observation
Geographic Information Systems
Humanitarian Response
Crisis Response
Médecins Sans Frontières
Afghanistan
Sustainable Development Goals
International Committee Of the Red Cross
Humanitarian Mapping
Humanitarian GIS
Poverty Mapping
Humanitarian Research
Galaxy Evolution
BIPOC Agricultural Land Loss
Urban Mapping

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

Forget Silicon Valley. The most innovative "smart technology" for water management might have been invented 1,500 years ago in the Algerian desert.

Host Hugo Powell welcomes Momin Ashraf—Oxford graduate, Esri Young Scholar Award winner, and GIS cons... more

What if the best map isn't a map at all—but the system that makes mapping effortless?

Eloise Neff spent seven years at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) building geographic information systems from the ground up. But when asked for her dream map, she h... more

Why do biologists wake up at 4 AM to look for birds? And what does that have to do with California’s housing crisis?

In this episode, California based GIS analyst and conservation expert Willa Sumer takes us inside the world of wildlife surveys, mit... more

What if you could see exactly where the world’s money goes—in real time? From Swiss bank accounts to mobile money in Sierra Leone, and from colonial resource extraction to modern "resource nationalism," this episode pulls back the curtain on the hidd... more

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Eloise Neff
Seven-year veteran of Médecins Sans Frontières, working at the conjunction of IT, GIS and project management
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Episode: Episode 24 - Éloïse Neff: All Terrain GIS
Willa Sumer
Expert in wildlife and biodiversity; GIS consultant
VCS Environmental / Independent GIS contractor
Episode: Episode 23: Willa Sumer - Wildlife and water... Tackling a Californian Crisis
Matthew Roberts
Head of geography at International School of Geneva
International School of Geneva
Episode: Episode 22: Mathew Roberts - Where the Money Flows
Max Malynowsky
Software engineer focused on humanitarian data and offline mapping
OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data
Episode: Episod 21: Max Malynowsky - Offline is the New Online
Saïd Abou Kharroub
GIS specialist turned information management expert, former CEO of Civ API, and now board member for Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team.
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
Episode: Episode 20 - Saïd Abou Kharroub: The One-Stop-Shop Map
Yann Rebois
Earth Observation Strategist at Médecins Sans Frontières
Médecins Sans Frontières
Episode: Episode 19 - Yann Rebois: Mapping the Invisible in Cities
Cornelia Scholz
GIS technical advisor at the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
Episode: Episode 18: Cornelia Scholz - The Dragon's Map
David de Ridder
Senior Research Fellow at the University of Geneva Hospital, focusing on spatial data and public health.
University of Geneva Hospital
Episode: Episode 17 - David de Ridder: Rerouting… to Better Health
John Huth
Donner Professor of Science at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Episode 16 – John Huth: The Map Hidden in the Waves

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Hugo Powell
Host of 15 Minute Maps

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Great Show!

    I love this show for indirectly showing how the layman’s idea of cartography is totally limited. Ever episode really opens us up to understanding how maps are living documents with social, economic, and ecological impacts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emabau
    United States5 months ago
  • Bravo 🗺️

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MapasaurusRex
    United States10 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
    Japana year ago

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Episode 23: Willa Sumer - Wildlife and water... Tackling a Californian Crisis
Q: There is a long-standing tension between agriculture, water management, and environmental protections in California. How does that dynamic affect mitigation banking and on-the-ground conservation work?
The guest discusses regulatory complexity, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, and the balancing act between keeping water for farming and protecting ecosystems, noting that permitting delays and regulatory costs can hinder conservation outcomes and push decisions toward development priorities.
Episode 23: Willa Sumer - Wildlife and water... Tackling a Californian Crisis
Q: Could you just tell me a little bit more about what that means and what it implies and why you have to get up so early for it?
She explains that nesting-season surveys require very early starts (often around four o'clock) to observe birds and other species in undeveloped, early-morning habitats, ensuring accurate data before heat and human activity interfere, with field teams carrying a suite of gear to protect them and collect observations.
Episode 20 - Saïd Abou Kharroub: The One-Stop-Shop Map
Q: What is the role of open source in the creation of this dream map compared to private services?
Open source provides free data crucial for responding to crises and supports collaboration.
Episode 20 - Saïd Abou Kharroub: The One-Stop-Shop Map
Q: If you had access to all resources, what would you do with Civ API to make it better?
I would focus on making the platform a one-stop shop for data to improve decision making.
Episode 20 - Saïd Abou Kharroub: The One-Stop-Shop Map
Q: Where do you feel the role of information management fits into the current global humanitarian climate?
It requires diverse backgrounds and perspectives rather than just technical expertise.

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

The show centers on visionaries using GIS, mapping, and cartography to drive social impact, especially in humanitarian, environmental, and public health contexts. Guests sketch dream maps—innovative concepts that synthesize data layers, remote sensing, and community voices to inform crisis response, climate adaptation, urban planning, and resource management. Across episodes, themes include data accessibility, interdisciplinary collaboration, storytelling in maps, and the ethical, practical challenges of mapping in fragile or data-poor settings. The format highlights concise, transferable ideas that listeners can apply in policy, planning, and fieldwork, with a distinctive emphasis on maps as living systems capable of guiding real-world act... more

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1. Eloise Neff
2. Willa Sumer
3. Matthew Roberts
4. Max Malynowsky
5. Saïd Abou Kharroub
6. Yann Rebois
7. Cornelia Scholz
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