named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Capacity Building and Geospatial Training
Offers formal and informal education in GIS, GPS, and spatial modeling through workshops and training programs for diverse audiences.
Millennium Earth Project (MEP)
A global initiative using GIS and geodesign to create visual frameworks for sustainable development, enabling communities to plan and monitor progress toward the UN SDGs.
Representation and Inclusion Initiative
Uses geovisualization to empower marginalized groups—including poor communities, women, and resource users—to participate in decision-making processes.
Social Monitoring through 3D Spatial Modeling
Develops 3D models of development plans to enhance transparency, track implementation, and compare promised vs. actual outcomes in communities.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 3 activities
- Advocacy for geospatial integration in global sustainable development policyAdvocates for the use of GIS and geodesign in global sustainable development through participation in UN processes, including the Open Working Group on SDGs, ECOSOC input, and statements to Post-2015 Intergovernmental Negotiations. Participated in 13 consultative sessions shaping the 17 SDG focus areas.
- Geospatial data analysis and visualization for sustainable developmentAnalyzes, visualizes, and disseminates geospatial data to support sustainable development planning, making such plans universally accessible. Applies GIS and spatial modeling to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
- Global dashboard for tracking Sustainable Development GoalsDeveloping a global dashboard to monitor, track, and enforce progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
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Urban Resilience Planning & Advocacy 2 activities
- GeoDesign research in informal settlementsConducted primary and secondary research using GeoDesign methods in informal settlements, including Manyatta, Kisumu, Kenya, resulting in community-level geospatial models and dissertation research.
- Proof of concept and planning for St. Raphael, HaitiConducted a proof of concept in St. Raphael, Haiti using geospatial data to demonstrate equitable resource distribution and implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Developed an urban infrastructure plan, 3D modeling presentation, and a national development plan aligned with SDGs.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Geospatial education, training, and volunteer engagementDelivers geospatial education through workshops, informal learning tools like educational games, and high school educational plans under the Millennium Earth Project. Engages global volunteers, particularly millennials, to contribute skills across technical and research areas.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Hosting and participation in geospatial and sustainable development eventsHosts and co-organizes virtual and in-person events to advance the 2030 Agenda through geospatial technologies, including an online event on geographic information and a New York event on Haiti’s virtual development plan. Participates in key forums such as the ESRI GeoDesign Summit and the World Energy Forum in Barcelona.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Development and implementation of geospatial infrastructure and modelsCreates comprehensive maps, 3D design models, and integrated spatial systems using enterprise GIS, CADD, and cloud environments. Implemented GIS infrastructure for city departments in Titusville, Florida, and developed visual frameworks for urban and regional planning.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
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Total revenue$4K
Contributions & grants$4K100%
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Total expenses$3K
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Total assets$2K
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Net assets$2K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +76.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- DEMETRIOS ARGYRIADES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- City of Titusville, Florida Partner — Collaborates with Kenny Lohr, who serves as GIS Coordinator for the city, to implement GIS systems.
- ESRI Partner — Presented research on geodesign at an ESRI conference.
- Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations Government — Grants ICGC Special Consultative Status, enabling formal engagement with the UN system.
- Environmental Systems Research Institute Partner — Donated GIS software to support the foundation of ICGC's geospatial planning work.
- HIBISCUS (Haiti Initiative for Building Innovative & Sustainable Communities) Partner — Co-organized the "Haiti Today... The World Tomorrow" event to support a comprehensive virtual development plan for Haiti.
- Haiti Initiative for Building Innovative & Sustainable Communities Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ICGC to contribute to the development and reconstruction of Haiti and other communities in need through sustainable planning and design solutions.
- Multistream Software Consultancy Partner — Technology consulting partner supporting ICGC through server administration services.
- National Center for Geospatial Information Partner — Partner organization working with ICGC to generate and disseminate geographic information in Haiti using modern technologies to support sustainable development planning.
- Peace Islands Institute Partner — Co-organized the "Haiti Today... The World Tomorrow" event to support a comprehensive virtual development plan for Haiti.
- Peace Islands Institute Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ICGC to foster mutual respect, collaboration, and the development of alternative perspectives on societal issues.
- Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development Partner — Partner organization working with ICGC on sustainable applications in natural resource management, infrastructure, and environmental management using geo-information technologies.
- Reviving Haiti Partner — Co-organized the "Haiti Today... The World Tomorrow" event to support a comprehensive virtual development plan for Haiti.
- United Nations Government — Collaborates with the United Nations through participation in the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals.
- United Nations Government — Collaborates with the United Nations, particularly through ECOSOC, to advance sustainable development and eradicate extreme poverty.
- United Nations Government — Has special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations.
- United Nations Government — Partnered with the United Nations on the Millennium Development Goals; granted Special Consultative Status by ECOSOC to facilitate collaboration with governments and NGOs.
- United Nations Government — Submitted statements and policy inputs to UN processes including Post-2015 negotiations and ECOSOC.
- United Nations Partner — Collaborates with the United Nations to assist in envisioning and planning sustainable futures.
- United Nations General Assembly Government — Adopted ICGC's proof of concept for implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Geospatial-Integrated Development Planningmethodology: geodesignBy integrating geospatial technologies (GIS, GeoDesign, Earth Observation) with participatory planning, we produce more equitable and sustainable development outcomes because spatial analysis reveals hidden disparities, enables impact simulation, and allows inclusive, evidence-based decision-making across diverse stakeholders.
- Integrated Sustainability Framework for Poverty Eradicationmethodology: integrated-sustainabilityBy advancing a holistic framework that interconnects environmental, economic, and social systems, we produce sustainable development because addressing these dimensions together reveals synergies and prevents trade-offs that undermine long-term equity and resilience.
- Multi-Stakeholder Co-Design of Sustainable Futuresmethodology: collaborative-technology-frameworkBy convening governments, civil society, academia, and business in technology-enabled collaborative processes, we produce more legitimate and effective development plans because inclusive co-design integrates local knowledge, diverse expertise, and shared accountability.
- Visual Participatory Engagement for Inclusive Governancemethodology: visual_participatory_engagementBy using visual and geospatial representations of development plans, we increase participation from marginalized groups in decision-making because these tools overcome language and literacy barriers and make complex planning processes accessible and actionable.