As 2022 begins, I wanted to respond to this 'aged' post because so much is happening related to the SDGs, and ESRI's efforts to bring onboard new players to engage in achieving SDG success stories needs to be recognized and complemented.
OK, I'm biased as Charlie and his team helped me get better oriented to mapping and spatial analysis tools. 20 hours + spent in 'coffee hour learning sessions' was excellent foundation. Recently, I completed 11+ hours of American Red Cross mapping training (which ESRI was a partner), and took part in the MLK Day Mapping exercise with Red Cross youth and young professionals involved in DRR activities. I'm currently collaborating with Rotary Clubs of District 5330 colleagues (from around a 2 county region of the Inland Empire) on Human Trackking sensitivity training. I'm trying to describe the importance of the SDG challenges, not only globally, but in the US as well, AND encourage members of this platform community to get involved.
