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13th Session of the UN-GGIM Committee of Experts
The Pan American Institute of Geography and History (PAIGH) had the honour of being invited as an observer to the 13th Session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM). Mr. Antonio Campuzano Rosales attended in his capacity as Secretary General of this scientific and technical body.
The Committee’s main objective was to lead the coordination, maintenance and accessibility of geospatial information and resources worldwide.
In his speech, Antonio Campuzano Rosales highlighted the importance of the UN Integrated Geospatial Information Framework and congratulated the efforts of its High-Level Group. He also reaffirmed the PAIGH’s commitment to aligning its goals with the IGIF and supporting its global implementation.
Finally, he encouraged all Member States, Observers, and organisations to collaborate in its implementation and promotion to support the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Meeting between the PAIGH and Esri for the development of geospatial projects
The purpose of the meeting was to continue the existing Cooperation Agreement between PAIGH and Esri. In addition, two key projects are planned for the future: a Story Map on the Integrated Map of the Americas and another on the Centenary of PAIGH, both using the ArcGIS Online platform.
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Meeting for the continuation of the Atlas of Climate Change in the Americas (ACCA) Project
Researchers Oscar Luis Pyszczek (Colombia) and Patricia Snaider (Argentina) held a virtual working meeting with the Secretary General of the Pan American Institute of Geography and History (PAIGH). During the meeting, Mr. Campuzano expressed interest in continuing the Atlas of Climate Change in the Americas (ACCA) initiative, which was developed between 2017 and 2019 under the PAIGH Technical Assistance Programme, in collaboration with various universities and countries in the region.
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Meeting with the Brazilian Ambassador to Mexico
Visit by His Excellency Fernando Coimbra, Brazilian Ambassador to Mexico, and Mr Patrick Luna, an official from the same Embassy, who were received by Mr Antonio Campuzano Rosales, Secretary General of this international organisation.
In keeping with the goal of strengthening ties of cooperation between this Member State and the PAIGH, as well as informing Ambassador Fernando Coimbra about the activities carried out by this organisation and presenting its history, mission, vision, and alliances with other international organisations, Mr. Campunano gave a comprehensive presentation to the guests.
This is how ties of friendship and cooperation are strengthened, with the intention of fulfilling the mission of this international organisation, always seeking new avenues for the dissemination of scientific knowledge within the Pan-American community.
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Meeting on Geospatial Data Infrastructure in the Americas
The Secretary General of the PAIGH held a virtual meeting with Álvaro Monett, from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC); Sofía Nilo, President of UN-GGIM: Americas; Pamela Castillo, Executive Secretary of the same entity; and, as a guest, Max Lobo, President of the Cartography Commission of this Institute.
The objective of this session is to continue the work of the Geospatial Data Infrastructure of the Americas (GDI Americas) portal. The purpose of the site is to provide access to a wide and varied collection of geospatial information resources in the region to support sound decision-making at various territorial levels in the region. The logic of IDE Americas is distributed and based on the connection of nodes at various territorial levels, from the global to the subnational.
Presentation of the award for ‘Best Doctoral Thesis in Pan-American History, 2022 edition’
Mr Antonio Campuzano Rosales, Secretary General of the PAIGH, was invited to participate, virtually, in the presentation of the award for ‘Best Doctoral Thesis in Pan American History, 2022 edition’. Accompanied by Geographer Marilyn Romero, President of the National Section of the PAIGH in Costa Rica, Dr. Filiberto Cruz, President of the PAIGH History Commission, recognised Dr. Sofía Vindas Solano as the winner of the award for her thesis “Making Central America Exportable: Activation of International Artistic Circuits and their Impact on the Consolidation of Modern Art Museums and their Collections in Guatemala and Costa Rica, 1950-1996.”
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The Pan American Institute of Geography and History (PAIGH) and the Latin American Institute for Educational Communication (ILCE) have signed a strategic alliance to promote cooperation in education and research in Latin America and the Caribbean. The signing of a Framework Agreement for Collaboration reflects the commitment of both institutions to advance education and development in the region.
The agreement between the two institutions will strengthen education and research in the region by enabling the exchange of knowledge and resources. It goes even further, opening doors to future joint projects and activities that will promote sustainable development in the region.
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Strategic Meeting of the PAIGH with the History Commission: Preparations for the Technical Meeting in Santo Domingo
Strategic meeting with the Chairman of the History Commission, Dr Filiberto Cruz, to coordinate the agenda for the Joint Technical Meeting of the Commissions, scheduled to take place on 30 and 31 October in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.Durante este encuentro, los expertos presentarán avances técnicos y promoverán la colaboración para aprobar proyectos conjuntos en el marco del Programa de Asistencia Técnica del IPGH.
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Reunión virtual entre el IPGH y República Dominicana para coordinar Próximos Eventos en Santo Domingo
Reunión virtual con el Lic. Bolívar Troncoso, Presidente de la Sección Nacional del IPGH en República Dominicana y Director del Instituto Geográfico Nacional “José Joaquín Hungría Morell”, junto con su equipo de colaboradores.
El objetivo fue dar continuidad a la coordinación de acciones conjuntas para la realización de importantes eventos: la 24ª Asamblea General, la 100ª Reunión de Autoridades, la 5ª Reunión Técnica de las Comisiones, y el Congreso Dominicano de Ciencias Geográficas, programados del 30 de octubre al 4 de noviembre en Santo Domingo.
Cooperación actual entre el IPGH y Esri
Para el desarrollo del proyecto “Mapa de Historias” (Story Map), con base en el Mapa Integrado de las Américas. Durante la reunión dialogaron sobre un posible nuevo acuerdo entre ambas entidades, para actualizar los nuevos enfoques y fortalecer la labor conjunta.
Se busca, a través de ArcGis Online, proporcionar mayores facilidades a los investigadores para desarrollar sus aportes al Mapa Integrado de las Américas y mejorar la difusión que se le da a este proyecto. De esta manera ambas entidades resultan beneficiadas con un nuevo acuerdo, al tiempo que los científicos puedan consultar y colaborar con material propio en la plataforma.
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Organización de la 5ª Reunión Técnica del IPGH: Avances en la Agenda de Trabajo
Continuando con la planificación de la 5ª Reunión Técnica, el Mtro. Antonio Campuzano, Secretario General del IPGH, sostuvo una sesión virtual con el Dr. Filiberto Cruz, Presidente de la Comisión de Historia. El objetivo fue avanzar en la organización de la agenda de trabajo para el evento, que se llevará a cabo los días 30 y 31 de octubre en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, como parte de las Reuniones Estatutarias del Instituto.
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“Marco Histórico Durante 200 Años de Formación de Líderes en el Heroico Colegio Militar”, que se realizó del 22 al 25 de agosto, en la sede de Tlalpan, Ciudad de México
El Maestro Antonio Campuzano Rosales, Secretario General del Instituto Panamericano de Geografía e Historia (IPGH), participó como ponente en el Coloquio “Marco Histórico Durante 200 Años de Formación de Líderes en el Heroico Colegio Militar”, realizado del 22 al 25 de agosto en la sede de Tlalpan, Ciudad de México.
El IPGH felicita al Heroico Colegio Militar por su labor en la formación de oficiales, quienes encarnan los valores y virtudes militares que han guiado a generaciones de mexicanos durante los últimos 200 años.
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Coordinación para la Publicación del Congreso Americano de la Libertad
En seguimiento a las Segundas Jornadas Académicas del Congreso Americano de la Libertad (mayo 2023), el Mtro. Antonio Campuzano, Secretario General del IPGH, sostuvo una reunión virtual con el Dr. Franklin Barriga, Director de la Academia Nacional de Historia del Ecuador. El objetivo fue coordinar la creación de una obra que compile las ponencias presentadas en el Congreso, reconociendo el valioso trabajo de los destacados ponentes latinoamericanos que participaron en el evento.