We are thrilled to announce that QGIS has been officially recognized as a Digital Public Good (DPG) by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA)! This recognition underscores our commitment to open-source geospatial solutions that contribute to the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

What is a Digital Public Good?

A Digital Public Good is a digital solution that meets the DPG Standard, ensuring that it is open-source, respects privacy, adheres to best practices, and contributes to sustainable development. The DPGA is a multi-stakeholder initiative dedicated to fostering the discovery, development, and implementation of digital solutions that address global challenges such as climate change, public health, and equitable access to technology.

Why is this important for QGIS?

Being recognized as a Digital Public Good highlights our:

• Alignment with SDGs, supporting sustainable development by enabling environmental monitoring, disaster management, urban planning, and more.
• Commitment to open-source principles, ensuring transparency, collaboration, and accessibility.
• Independence & accessibility, empowering users without restrictions, across different operating systems, and in a multitude of languages (even more than can be listed on the DPG Registry page).
• Privacy & security, adhering to best practices in data protection and governance.

What does this mean for the us?

Being recognized as a DPG strengthens our global reach and impact, opening doors for further collaborations with governments, NGOs, and educational institutions looking for robust and free geospatial tools. It also reaffirms our dedication to building an open, inclusive, and innovative GIS ecosystem that serves communities worldwide.

Learn more

You can find QGIS listed in the Digital Public Goods Registry here. We encourage all members of our community to share this great news and continue contributing to the growth of QGIS!

We would like to particularly thank Enrico Ferreguti for taking the initiative and preparing the application for the QGIS project.