Data for Resilience: The SDG Data Alliance and SIDS with Dr. Greg Scott

In this episode of Mapping the Conversations, host Dr. Valrie Grant sits down with Dr. Greg Scott, Executive Director of the SDG Data Alliance, for a powerful conversation on thetransformative role of geospatial intelligence in sustainable development — especially for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

From his early days in aerial photography to shaping global geospatial policy at the UN, Dr. Scott brings decades of experience to the table. Now, through the SDG Data Alliance, he’s working to bridge the data divide and empower some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• The origins and evolution of the SDG Data Alliance
• Why the SIDS Global Data Hub could be game-changing for climate resilience and economic development
• Real-world insights from data workshops in the Caribbean and Pacific
• How storytelling with maps bridges the gap between data scientists and decision-makers
• Why collaboration — from local leaders to big tech — is key to unlocking change

Key Quote:

“We need to move up the data value chain — from raw data, to insight, to action, to impact.”

Tune in:

If you're passionate about data, climate action, innovation,or global equity — this episode is a must. It’s not just a conversation. It’s a call to map a better world.

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