Latest Contributions by WilliamTarpai

Thanks @DanPatterson    Very pleased with your well timed response.   Allow me to provide some deep reading about the value of libraries - Libraries for Sustainable Development      Sustainable Development Goal 4 - Target 4.7. reads: “By 2030, ensure all learners acquire knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.” ... View more

Thanks for posting.   Very important to advocate for more education for sustainable development - Collaborations between professional and our college campuses very much needed. Cutting-Edge Science: Discover the latest research in Earth and space sciences. Global Collaboration: Network with experts, policymakers, and emerging leaders. Interactive Sessions: Attend workshops, panel discussions, and hands-on learning experiences. Career Advancement: Access mentoring programs, career fairs, and funding opportunities. ... View more

WOW, so amazing how many important contributions are being made.  Allow me to add an opportunity to think about how to rev up contributions:   https://files.unsdsn.org/THE%20CONTRIBUTION%20OF%20LIBRARIES%20TO%20ESD.pdf ... View more

ESRI is so amazing!!!!   There are endless scores of options....   I was sharing with some high school students recently about the importance to them of prioritizing continuing education throughout their lifetimes.   They asked me for examples to help them conceptualize.   I spoke to them about a United Nations document that they should read: OUR FUTURE AGENDA We must fulfil our responsibilities to each other and to the planet as half of the world’s population, the way we act has profound consequences. So let us be kind, condemn discrimination, abhor violence, uphold peace, and respect dialogue and democracy. We must turn away from a trajectory of chaos and inequity and treat our shared home with respect. We must work with our elders Many of us are disappointed by our inheritance. We are asked to fix problems we did not create. But older generations also bear a burden and many of them have made sacrifices on our behalf. We can only build a better world through intergenerational cooperation, being positively disruptive, and by offering today’s leaders our creativity in designing far-sighted solutions. We must hold our leaders accountable Helping out does not mean turning a blind eye to inaction – or to the destruction that is caused by some of today’s elites. The decisions that leaders make, or avoid making, will ricochet through our lives. We must be alert and call out mistakes. And those who have been given a platform must amplify the voices of young people who are belittled or ignored. We must be champions for future generations   The moral imperative to protect the interests of future generations falls on everyone, regardless of their age. But we have a special stake in the future. Some of us will live to see the end of this century and our children and grandchildren will live far into the one that follows. So let us speak for the future, make sure our actions do not doom generations to come. Let us build an inheritance that we will be proud to pass on. (These words were published in September 2021 at the UNGA – OUR FUTURE AGENDA) They asked about catching up, and that is when I spoke to them about ESRI, and an upcoming training MOOC -  MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics September 17–October 29, 2025 ... View more

What an amazing discussion for me to follow along on.   Thank you to all who made this a real educational adventure. ... View more

Thanks to @MJerling for posting this question, AND to ESRI Community members who were willing to help out.   I have been spending time helping out students and young professionals to learn and hone skill sets and gain real-time experience, urging collaborations for sustainable development (think SDG, targets and indicators).  Was pleased to begin reviewing the 2025 Sustainable Development Report after it was launched yesterday.   ESRI software and tools have played an important role, helping to locate and improve data around the globe, and how ESRI Community members support each other to improve their skills and grow professionally will be studied as an important factor.  ... View more

New business models, along with new names and ways for doing business are always cropping up, and indeed may  be needed.   But as Simon notes job titles may be part of those processes, but don't despair or even rush to change.... ... View more

As I was reviewing the ACLED mapping of the "No Kings" events that took place around the US last weekend, ACLED your post took on some depth.      ... View more

BREAKING NEWS - anyone watched in real time the  2025 World Bank Group Youth Summit: Youth-Led Innovation for a Livable Planet.    World Bank Youth Summit 2025  ... View more

With the UC2025 about to begin in San Diego, I'm wondering how many YPNs that may not be able to travel to the west coast for the conference will be tuning in remotely?   Between the ESRI UC and the University of California GIS Week (3rd week in November usually), I was hoping to invite as many students and young professionals to set up your own userid and password to visit and explore the Africa Portal, especially Kenya Africa Portal for Kenya  For more reference, explore the SDG Geospatial Learning Lab - SDG Geospatial Learning Lab  Post a reply if you are interested..... ... View more

I neglected to add the SDG Geospatial Learning Lab for SDG 3 Ensure healthy lives for all, everywhere  ... View more

Thank you @PeterKnoop for not only the extra details, but for adding to the value of this community. ... View more

@KatieSmith Wow it was truly an impressive MOOC!   Now I need to get my account able to use the software and tools effectively.   Who do I need to contact so I can continue to help students build and hone skill sets, while gaining real-time experience speeding up the pace achieving SDG success stories in this decade.   ... View more