About Us

Spatial Informatics Group

About Us

Spatial Informatics Group

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Our Journey

Founded in 1998 by four PhD candidates with a vision, Spatial Informatics Group (SIG) has grown into an internationally recognized organization dedicated to innovative solutions in geospatial analysis, environmental sciences, and socioeconomic sciences. Over the years, we have expanded our expertise and services, providing groundbreaking research, developing cutting-edge technologies, and fostering collaborations that drive positive change globally. Our goal is–and always has been–to contribute to the development of a global green economy, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

Organizational Structure

  • Inventory
  • Planning
  • Biomass
  • Bioenergy and Forest Product Assessment
  • Forest Economics
  • Forest Sustainability Assessment & Certification
  • Forest Inventory and Biometrics
  • Monitoring and Vulnerability Assessment
  • Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Risk and Hazard Assessment
  • Emissions and Weather Modeling
  • Wildfire Monitoring and Predictions
  • Flood Monitoring and Predictions
  • Drought Monitoring and Predictions
  • Regional Land Cover Monitoring Systems
  • Land Use Planning
  • Data Collection and Preprocessing
  • Feature extraction.
  • Near Real Time alerts
  • Crop Mapping
  • Remote Sensing Based Forest Inventories
  • Geospatial Data Integration
  • ESG monitoring
  • Analysis and Mapping
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Adaptation Planning
  • Feasibility Analytics
  • Offset Generation
  • Monitoring Reporting Verification
  • Methodology Development
  • Scoping
  • Quantification
  • Planning and Management
  • Markets and Payments
  • Indicators

MORE TEAMS
MORE SUPPORT
MORE TECHNOLOGY
MORE COLLABORATION

Spatial Informatics Group has three software technology teams that work across our science domains at SIG: the ESRI-stack team, the Google Earth Engine (GEE) stack team, and the Environmental Software team. Each of these teams support specific web applications, and the product roadmaps are created with our clients.

Our software teams collaborate frequently to share best practices. For example, our Environmental Software team works with members of the GEE team to share the expertise in different software stacks and streamline use of different frameworks. This structure allows us to have more efficient teams and leverage our scientific expertise across program.

How we Work

At SIG, we operate along a continuum from foundational research to scalable applications, ensuring that our scientific discoveries lead to real-world solutions. Our approach is integrative and collaborative, bridging gaps between basic research, applied research, technology transfer, and decision support. By engaging with decision-makers at various levels, we ensure that our work has a tangible impact on policy and practice.

Program Impact Pathway

Fill gaps in base research

Fill gaps in applied research

Build operational open solutions

Scale to market level impacts

Our Unique Position

We are more than just a think-tank; we are a boundary organization that actively collaborates with universities and other research institutions. Our network includes partnerships with leading universities such as the University of San Francisco, University of Colorado Denver, and University of California Berkeley. This network enhances our research capabilities and allows us to push the boundaries of scientific innovation.

PRIVATE ENTITY

SIG California Limited Liability Company

SIG Singapore Private Limited Company

NON-PROFIT ENTITY

ACADEMIC LABS

University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
University of Colorado Denver
University of Colorado Denver

Core Values

1

Unrelenting Focus on Open Science

We are committed to open collaboration, data accessibility, and transparency, ensuring that our scientific work is reproducible and accessible to all.

2

Environmental Stewardship

Our work is driven by a responsibility to inform and benefit both current and future generations.

3

Diversity and Inclusiveness

We believe that diversity strengthens our organization and embrace inclusiveness in all our endeavors.

4

Continuous Learning and Development

We support our team’s ongoing personal and professional development, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of scientific and technological advancements.

5

Partnerships and Collaboration

We prioritize collaborative research and partnerships, recognizing that complex challenges require collective efforts.

Our Mission

At SIG, our mission is to translate data into knowledge, transforming geospatial information into actionable insights that empower decision-makers worldwide. With a steadfast commitment to open science and a collaborative approach, we continue to lead in addressing the world’s most pressing environmental issues.

our Team

Principals

Strategy & Operations

Service Area Leads

Project Management & Policy

Technical Specialists

Business Development & Operations Support

Software Development & IT

Let’s make
Change
Together