Since 2002 a series of activities have been organized by the UNESCAP secretariat on the use of space technology for disaster management under the Regional Space Applications Programme for Sustainable Development for Asia ...

The disaster management community, especially in developing countries, would possibly have managed floods and drought better, had space applications been put to use more effectively. Earth observation satellites, which ...

Information, communication and space technologies provide the backbone to disaster management efforts. These technologies enable the development of knowledge products and critical services, which have demonstrated their ...

Asia-Pacific is the most disaster-prone region of the world. In recent years, it has faced a series of multiple exogenous shocks that transcend geographical boundaries and endanger our communities. The poor and the vulnerable ...

The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the world. Natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, droughts and earthquakes have led to the loss of countless lives and property. Given the inter-regional ...

This study is part of an annual series, developed by the Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Division of ESCAP. It provides a yearly overview of natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region ...

<p>This handbook explains the techniques, methodologies and best practices for using geospatial information in support of decision making for disaster risk management. The focus is on specific hazards. While space-based ...

<p>The Disaster Riskscape across South-East Asia: Key Takeaways for Stakeholders presents a comprehensive analysis of the subregion&rsquo;s riskscape to inform policy actions. Governments in South-East Asia have pioneered ...

<p>The Disaster Riskscape Across North and Central Asia: Key Takeaways for Stakeholders zooms into the analytical research findings of the APDR with specific reference to the North and Central Asia region and comprehensively ...

The Disaster Riskscape across East and North-East Asia: Key Takeaways for Stakeholders, provides analysis from the APDR 2019 with specific reference to the East and North-East Asia subregion and comprehensively presents ...