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Status and Future Directions for Global Map

Presentation to the 10th PCGIAP Meeting

Bangalore, India

January 31st 2004

D.R.F. Taylor

Chair ISCGM

Distinguished Research Professor

Carleton University, Ottawa Canada

E-Mail: Fraser_Taylor@carleton.ca

www.iscgm.org

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Global Map is an operational Global Spatial Data Infrastructure for decision making on environment and sustainable development issues.

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A spatial data infrastructure is an information system based on geographic location to organise, discover, analyse and apply information for policy decisions and actions.

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An SDI consists of the following elements: Geospatial Framework and Content Data Metadata Clearinghouses Services Standards Partnerships Policies(GSDI Association 2003)

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What is Global Map?

Digital geographic dataset ofGlobal coverageConsistent specificationsWorldwide open distribution

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Philosophy of Global Map

National mapping organizations will participate voluntarily and make data available for use. Each mapping organization will be responsible for providing data of their territory.

National mapping organizations can provide data for a global, fundamental, consistent database for research and decision making.

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Global Data Sets for Global Environment

DEM: GTOPO30 (Global 30 second elevation data set) > DTED-1 (Digital Terrain Elevation Data Level –1)Geography: DCW (Digital Chart of the

World) > VMAP (Vector Map) Level 0Land use/cover: GLCC (Global Land Cover Characterization) = IGBP- DIS’s Land Cover

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Global Map Specifications

Spatial resolution: 1km, or 1:1,000,0008 Layers Vector

Transportation, Boundaries, Drainage, Population Centres

Raster Elevation, Vegetation, Land Cover, Land Use

Open and available online

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Organization of the ISCGM

Member countries and organizationsAustralia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, India, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Niger, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, EuroGeographics, SCAR

Liaison organizationsUN Statistics Division, UN Cartographic Section, UN Environment Program, UN University, ICA, ISO/TC211 etc.

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Current Participation Status

Participation status of countries and regions:18 countries already released Global Map Version 1.0.130 countries and regions are participating in the Global Mapping project.

This corresponds to about 83% of the global land area coverage.

This map is for the purpose of reference and not authorized by any

organization.

not yet participating in the project

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Coverage Ratio to Land Area

83% of the globe is covered by Global Mapping Project

Progress of Global Mapping as of2003-07-12

preparing torelease42%

developing28%

data available13%

not started17%

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Partnership with other organizations

ISCGM has liaison status or communication with many geographic information related organizations/activities such as:

– Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS)– European Umbrella Organization of Geographic Information (EUROGI)– EuroGeographics– Geographic Information for Sustainable Development (GISD)– Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI)– International Cartographic Association (ICA)– International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS)– International Standardization Organization / Technical Committee 211 (ISO/

TC211)– Permanent Committee on GIS Infrastructure for Asia and the Pacific

(PCGIAP)– Permanent Committee on Spatial Data Infrastructure for the Americas (PC-

IDEA)– Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) – United Nations Geographic Information Working Group (UNGIWG)– United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Committee on

Development Information (CODI) ESRI launched Global Map / GSDI Grant Program, in Memory of John

E. “Jack” Estes

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Some Recent Developments and Challenges I

Challenge Promote Further Participation

Response Global Mapping Forum 2003 – Okinawa

Declaration Cambridge Conference 2003 Mapping Africa for Africans 2003 –

Johannesburg Statement Revision of Membership Rules 2003 Include Small Nations by Accepting Data at

1:250,000

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Some Recent Developments and Challenges II

Challenge Increase Applications and use of Global Map

Response Make Global Map Data More Easily Available

on the Web (Creation of a Web Portal) Encourage Presentation of Global Map

Applications – Global Mapping Forum 2003 Global Map as a Framework for National

Spatial Data Infrastructures EG. Brazil

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Some Recent Developments and Challenges III

Challenge Revise Global Map Specifications

Response Data Accepted at 1:250,000 as well as

1:1 million ISCGM Working Group Two Chaired by

India to Report on Required Technical Changes

New Global Raster Dataset Development ISCGM working group 4 (Dr. Tateishi Japan) Ground Truth Data Collected by NMOs and Classify Satellite Images with the GT Data

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Some Recent Developments and Challenges IV

Challenge Promote Partnerships

Response Develop New Partnerships (EG. UN 1:1

million data set for Africa and Middle-East; CEOS)

Enhance Existing Partnerships (EG. ISPRS and Raster Data Set Development)

ISCGM Now Member of the Joint Board of the Sister Societies

ISCGM Seeks Ex-Officio Board Membership of GSDI Association

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Some Recent Developments and Challenges V

Challenge Capacity Building

Response Group Training Course “Global Mapping”

by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Global Mapping Seminar Nairobi 2003 in Cooperation with Jack Estes Global Mapping/GSDI Grant Program by ESRI

Decentralise Jack Estes Grant Training

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Conclusion

Global Map is a significant contribution to the implementation of Agenda 21 under the worldwide collaborative efforts by respective countries

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“By having complete Global Map coverage by 2007 we will provide a spatial framework to facilitate the actions of the countries of the world both individually and collectively to conserve our fragile environment and make the development of our societies more viable and sustainable for future generations”

Okinawa Declaration July 2003