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In the framework of International Earth Day, the State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) organized on April 22, 2026 the activity “Mapathon in the framework of Earth Day 2026”, with the participation of high school students in the city of Tirana.
The activity took place at the premises of the Polytechnic University of Tirana and aimed to familiarize students with the use of maps, geospatial data and the National Geoportal, in order to protect the environment and raise awareness in the framework of Earth Day. Nine educational institutions participated in this activity.
During the activity, the participants worked in teams to create several thematic maps, applying practical knowledge on map elements, the use of geospatial data and the interpretation of the processed information. Finally, the prepared works were presented to the jury, which evaluated them based on the criteria set for the activity. At the end of the evaluation, “Sinan Tafaj” High School was ranked first, with the best work presented in this competition.
This activity served as a concrete opportunity to stimulate young people’s interest in geospatial technologies and to promote their use in understanding the territory, environmental protection and sustainable development. ASIG thanks all participating students, accompanying teachers, participating educational institutions, the Polytechnic University of Tirana, as well as the staff involved for their contribution to the successful implementation of this activity.
