Esri and UNFPA Collaborate on 2030 Census Round
Esri and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) extended their strategic partnership in support of the 2030 census round. Building on a successful collaboration in 2020, the partnership aims to embed GIS technology in all phases of census work. The renewed partnership is significant for countries facing challenges in conducting their censuses. By providing national statistics and census offices with tools and financial support, Esri and UNFPA will help these nations achieve accurate and timely census data—essential for effective planning and development.
New Session Usage Pricing for Basemaps
Session usage pricing for basemaps, available through ArcGIS Location Platform, gives developers and organizations a more predictable and cost-effective way to integrate Esri basemaps into apps and business systems by aligning pricing with user interactions like panning, zooming, and searching. This is especially valuable for high-traffic apps or those with extended user sessions, such as real estate search portals, rideshare apps, or delivery tracking systems. It complements the existing tile usage pricing, which customers can still choose based on their needs.
A GeoPortal for Nature
In a partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Esri is making a $10 million in-kind donation to expand access to data, maps, and GIS technology in support of Nature-based Education (NbE). The donation will help IUCN stand up the new NbE GeoPortal, which will allow students, teachers, and conservationists worldwide to collaborate, explore maps, and develop technical skills.