Early this year, Cadasta Foundation and Open Knowledge announced a joint-initiative to explore open land data. Through sponsoring a fellowship, Cadasta and Open Knowledge aim to build consensus on the definition of open data in land for the Global Open Data Index, identify key land datasets, and expand the network of advocates dedicated to strengthening...Read More

What we ask at Cadasta and what we hope you ask when choosing Cadasta In 1999 when I was attending university I found out about open-source software, specifically Mandrake Linux, and I decided to switch from using Windows to only using Linux. It was a beautiful relationship up until my Wifi drivers wouldn’t work I(I...Read More

Kate Chapman, CTOEarlier this month I had the opportunity to attend XOXO, a festival and conference celebrating independent film, art, and technology in Portland, OR. It was an amazing opportunity to hear people I've admired from afar speak in person such as Zoe Quinn, Kirby Ferguson (Everything is a Remix), and Alex Blumberg (Startup Podcast and Gimlet Media)....Read More

Kate Chapman, CTOCadasta keeps growing, and we couldn't be happier. Two new additions to the software development team are joining us to help build out the platform as we approach our first version release. We're honored to welcome Chandra Lash and Ian Ross to the team!Read More

Kate Chapman, CTOImagery can serve as an important starting point in delineating land claims. There are multiple options for obtaining imagery, including existing free imagery (typically from governments), purchase of commercial imagery from satellite providers, aerial collection by aircraft, and use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones).  As part of Cadasta's overall technology strategy,...Read More