The Brazilian Cartography Olympiad (OBRAC) is a national contest that aims to encourage the study and dissemination of Cartography in Brazil. The event is organized by the Brazilian Society of Cartography (SBC) in partnership with other institutions, such as universities and technical schools.
The 5th Brazilian Cartography Olympiad 2023 can participate in state schools with high school and 9th grade elementary school classes. The contest has national coverage and is held every two years. See below how to apply.
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The Amazon on the Map is the theme of the Brazilian Cartography Olympiad
In this edition, the theme of the Olympics will be “Amazon on the Map”. The theme was planned to promote a discussion on the importance of the Amazon, considered the region with the greatest biodiversity on the planet and the largest biome in Brazil.
In this sense, the discussion may include biodiversity, forest preservation, advances in deforestation, the richness
hydrographic or the social and economic issues associated with the region.The fifth edition of the Olympics proposes to students and teachers several innovative activities related to the mapping of natural resources and traditional peoples, with the use of geotechnologies.
How will the contest work?
The competition will be held in three stages and five phases. The activities will be distributed throughout the school year in theoretical and practical challenges. The practical part consists of technical visits, short courses and orienteering races.
The country's winning teams will travel to Rio de Janeiro to participate in the elimination rounds on November 6th.
Cartography is an important area for several human activities, from navigation to urban and rural planning, the management of natural resources and the prevention of natural disasters.
OBRAC, therefore, is an initiative that contributes to the development of Cartography in Brazil, encouraging the study and dissemination of this area of knowledge.
Interested? Entries can be made until April 20th at olympics website, where it is also possible to consult the regulation.
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