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Framework for Regional Cooperation on Space Technology Supported Disaster Reduction Strategies in Asia and the Pacific
 
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
Towards regional cooperative mechanisms for managing floods and drought in Asia and the Pacific using space technology
ESCAP works towards reducing poverty
and managing globalization
ST/ESCAP/2318
 
CONTENTS
Abstract

I. Introduction
II. Disasters in Asia and the Pacific:challenges
III. Information needs of stakeholders

A. Policies: trends and strategies
B. Policies: information needs for implementation
C. Setting the goals
IV. National capabilities in the region
A. Existing risk assessment capabilities
B. Early warning systems
C. Emergency communication systems
V. Space-based systems and services

A. Status of operationalization
1. Addressing the gaps
2. Issues and constraints
B. Use of satellite meteorology for flood and drought management
C. Use of satellite communication for emergency services
1. Synergy of remote sensing, GIS, satellite meteorology and satellite communication
2. Cost-effectiveness
3. Can least developed countries afford space applications for flood and drought management?
4. Information for action and decision-making: where the gap lies
VI. Harmonizing the needs of stakeholders with national capabilities and space systems
A. Earth observation satellites: emerging trends
1. The role players: space agencies
2. Trends in Earth observation missions
3. Earth observation data acquisition and dissemination scenario
4. Commercialization and global transparency
B. Satellite communication
1. Modes of information dissemination: multitasking of satcom networks
2. Enabling mechanisms
VII. Specific recommendations
A. Entry point activities
1. Hazard zonation and risk assessment
2. Strengthening early warning systems
3. Access to Earth observation data and services
4. Recasting community teleservice centres: prototype demonstrations
B. Setting up regional and subregional cooperative networks for floods and drought
C. Concept promotion
1. Convergence of poverty alleviation and disaster management: a perspective
References
ANNEXES

I. Natural disasters in member countries (2002 summary)
II. Disaster management information systems (with Reference to floods and drought) in selected countries of Asia and the Pacific
III. Summary of operational Earth observation applications in flood and drought management
IV. Selected commercial and civilian imaging satellites
V. Earth observation capabilities for information support for hazard zonation and risk assessment
VI. Initiatives of international organizations (including United Nations agencies) related to disaster reduction (including floods and drought)

 

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