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Data and information management

This theme covers aspects related to hardware, software, networks, and media for the collection, storage, processing, transmission and presentation of information for disaster risk reduction (DRR), as well as related services. It also addresses information management to support knowledge sharing for DRR, such as data exchange standards and taxonomy.

Latest Data and information management additions in the Knowledge Base

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Tackling desert locust challenges with digital innovation: Launch of Locust Pesticide Management System in North Africa, East Africa and the Middle East

The Locust Pesticide Management System developed by the FAO is an advanced digital tool designed to support countries to better manage and monitor pesticide stocks and equipment used for locust control to enhance preparedness.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Headquarters
Cyclists driving through flooded streets in Pekalongan, Indonesia (2021)
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Using data to safeguard vulnerable communities from climate risks

Analysis of geographically granular data is essential to identify vulnerable areas and optimize resource distribution.
Development Asia
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VOLCANBOX: A software platform for volcanic hazard assessment

This study presents VOLCANBOX, a new multiplatform system designed to conduct long-and short-term volcanic hazard assessment and risk analysis in a systematic and rational manner, aimed at reducing volcanic risk by anticipating future eruptions.
Research briefs

Righting wrongs of precipitation-type classification over Tibetan Plateau with new algorithm applied to satellite radar data

A new algorithm for satellite radar data may hold the key to resolving issues in observing precipitation observation issues in unique and challenging physical environments like the Tibetan Plateau.
University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
A health worker checks the blood pressure of a patient at the mobile clinic in Ankatafana, Madagascar
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Four ways climate information is helping health programs adapt to meet the climate challenge: Targeted and informed surveillance saving lives and livelihoods

Traditional approaches to health programming are no longer sufficient in this rapidly changing climate. This means integrating climate considerations into every aspect of our health programs.
Climatelinks
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Visualising extreme heat

Fast-growing extreme heat risk is now the biggest killer among climate extreme events. But the scale and seriousness of the threat is hard to portray visually, and often images used do not represent the danger it poses.
Climate Outreach (formerly COIN)
View of the volcano behing the city of Arequipa, Peru
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How artificial intelligence is enabling disaster preparedness in Peru

In Peru, Hombro a Hombro, CBi’s partner on the ground, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to change the face of disaster preparedness.
Connecting Business initiative
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From the Philippines to Mali, countries struggle to count heat deaths

Heat-related deaths are rising amid climate change, but many countries struggle to collect the data.
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