A place to learn open geospatial information in support of the United Nations Through the UN Maps Learning Hub, UN Mappers offers a self-training platform accessible to anyone discovering open geospatial information to support the United Nations development and peacekeeping efforts. This platform includes a series of courses to learn basic and advanced features of OpenStreetMap editing, QGIS analysis and map making and how to leverage the UN Maps application.

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