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2025 mapped, 2026 out of the starting blocks: How do you stay relevant as a specialised mapping company in the AI era?

2025 was a pivotal year for Nazka: we built further on our solid foundation in web mapping and geodata, while at the same time taking our first steps towards an AI‑driven future. In this blog, we look back at some notable projects from the past year and share how in 2026 we want to use geodata and artificial intelligence even more explicitly in the service of societal impact.

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Discover the New Aircheckr API: European Coverage, EAQI Standards, and Advanced Insights

The Aircheckr API has undergone a major update. From now on, we are working with the European Air Quality Index (EAQI), we are covering the whole of Europe and we are offering more...

Faisal’s Journey as a Digital Experience Design Intern: Creating Value for Both Student and Organisation

In September 2025, we received a last-minute internship application from Faisal, a Digital Experience Design student at Thomas More. He was eager to do his internship with us...

On the move: the MOBVEC mobile lab showcases rapid outbreak response in Lisbon

Last July, the MOBVEC project marked a crucial milestone with its powerful live demonstration of its mobile laboratory capabilities in Lisbon, Portugal. The event, hosted at the...

MAP Mercator opens its doors: Cartography as a sensory experience (and Nazka Mapps takes part!)

Sint-Niklaas has gained a global attraction. On 13 December, MAP Mercator (Museum at the Park Mercator) officially opened its doors to the public. Forget dusty display cases and...

WIMBY wins Good Practice of the Year at RGI Grid Awards ceremony in Brussels

WIMBY (Wind in My Backyard) has been awarded “Good Practice of the Year” at the RGI Grid Awards in Brussels, honouring its innovative, fair and transparent approach to planning...

From the field to the global stage: showcasing the Climate Champions tool in Africa

October was a busy month for the Climate Champions project, travelling from the local realities of rural Malawi to an international conference in South Africa to present our work.

Stop guessing, start planning: Introducing the WIMBY map for wind energy planning

We've hit a major milestone! The beta version of the WIMBY interactive map is now publicly available. The map was sucessfully launched during the final event in the company of...

With cycling becoming increasingly important for commuting, NaarJobs helps to incorporate mobility into the job search.

Mobility Week - Cycling is becoming increasingly important for commuting. This was recently confirmed by an analysis by VRT NWS: more and more commuters are leaving their cars at...

Global Wind Atlas 4.0 is online

This week, DTU Wind, the World Bank, and Nazka Mapps launched version 4.0 of the Global Wind Atlas. This update improves both the accuracy of wind data and the platform’s...

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