Global map was borne as a product to replace previous IMW (1:1.000.000) with a new map in digital form with the homogeneous standards for entire globe. The primary objective of Global Map is to contribute to the sustainable development through the provision of base framework geographic dataset as necessary for better understanding the current situation and changes of environment in global level. The Global Map datasets encompass the entire globe at a scale of 1:1.000.000 (for vector data) and spatial resolution of 30 arc seconds (for raster data).

Global Map with its consistent quality and data standards is a handy tool to monitor the environmental status at regional and global scale, which may have limited uses at national and local scales. It also provides a framework within which the local environmental problems can be modeled and analyzed with appropriate data. Disaster prevention, disaster mitigation, preserving Biodiversity, promoting regeneration processes of the ecosystem etc. are some of GM targets. Read More