This session will address the various barriers and gaps that hinder the implementation of the UN-IGIF. Through interactive and participatory discussion, this session will explore these barriers and share strategies for overcoming them. Attendees will engage in discussions on policy development, capacity building, and innovative solutions to ensure that geospatial information systems are resilient and adaptable to future needs. This session aims to equip participants with knowledge of the resources, paradigms, and insights necessary to navigate and mitigate barriers for implementing the UN-IGIF, fostering a collaborative environment for sustainable and effective geospatial information implementation.