Geospatial Data for Investigations: Tools & Tactics

By Global Investigative Journalism Network

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How do you investigate places you can’t reach? In this Masterclass, Kuek Ser Kuang Keng, data editor at the Pulitzer Center, shows how (geo)spatial data can unlock stories in inaccessible or restricted areas. From defining your hypothesis to sourcing and verifying data, he walks through the full workflow: where to find spatial data, how to handle its specific formats, and which tools to use, including QGIS, Google Earth, and Google My Maps. The session focuses on practical use: analyzing satellite imagery, comparing datasets over time, and presenting findings through maps and visuals that make complex investigations clear and compelling. Tools/links: google my maps https://www.google.com/maps/d/ google earth https://earth.google.com/web python https://gijn.org/resource/analyzing-data-python/ qgis https://qgis.org/ satellite imagery UE satellite : https://browser.dataspace.copernicus.eu planet : www.planet.com airbus : www.airbus.com/en/products-services/space/earth-observation/satel

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