The Social Good Summit examines the impact of technology and new media on social good initiatives around the world. It unites a community of global leaders and grassroots activists to discuss solutions for some of the greatest global challenges.
There, Molly Burhans delivered a talk titled A Mission to Map at the Social Good Summit, hosted by the United Nations Foundation, 92Y, and Mashable. Presented on the Main Stage of the 92nd Street Y in New York City, the talk explored the transformative role of mapping and geospatial technology in driving social and environmental good.
Burhans shared her pioneering work in cartography and GIS, emphasizing how mapping can inform critical decisions on sustainability, land management, and global equity. She highlighted real-world projects that demonstrated the power of data visualization and analysis to address pressing global challenges.