GIS and mapping

This book, consisting of two parts, the theory of Total Disaster Risk Management (TDRM) and good practices for disaster risk management, was compiled for the purpose of promoting TDRM as a comprehensive approach to disaster risk reduction worldwide.

This document presents the workplan for the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) for the 2009-2011 period.

The chapter dedicated to the disasters presents the following programmes: Use of Satellites for Risk Management, Systematic

Study report prepared for the meeting of experts on space applications for disaster management, Chiang Mai, 25-28 July 2005:

Besides bringing out a set of recommendations on integrating space information products and services for disaster reduction

Volume 1: Exposure to natural hazards

This CD-ROM uses geographic information systems and various disaster models to assist disaster management decision-makers, particularly in the member states of the Eastern Mediterranean Region experiencing disasters

New interactive maps of natural hazards, from UK based company, Maplecroft, highlight hotspots as well as opportunities for disaster mitigation and business continuity...

This study identifies the most likely humanitarian implications of climate change for the next 20-30 year period. The authors use Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to map specific hazards associated with climate change – specifically: floods

CATHALAC y el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo acordaron el establecimiento del Sistema Mesoamericano de Información Territorial para la Reducción de Riesgos de Desastres Naturales...

The purpose of this Plan is to summarize the essential steps to be undertaken, over the next decade (from 2005), by a global community of nations and intergovernmental, international, and regional organizations, to put in place a Global Earth Observation