First international conference on remote sensing techniques in disaster management and emergency response in the Mediterranean region
The subject “Disaster Management and Emergency Response” is a high-priority topic in the Mediterranean region. Risk reduction using remote sensing techniques may be very helpful in various applications. Identification of relevant space-based and airborne information for disaster management support and emergency response is a major priority issue.
The conference will cover several stages in risk management, such as knowledge, prevention, warning, management of emergency situations, post-analysis of crisis, environmental rehabilitation, etc.
Conference topics covering:
- Forest Fires
- Earthquakes
- Floods
- Land Degradation (soil erosion, desertification)
- Landslides/mudflows
- Storm Damage
- Sea polution/Oil-spill detection
- Man-made and other relevant aspects.