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Global Partnership using using Space Technology Applications for Disaster Risk Reduction

Global Partnership using Space Technology Applications for Disaster Risk Reduction

General overview: Version May 8th, 2017


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• During the WCDRR UNOOSA / UN‐SPIDER, GEO, CEOS and several international partners launched an initiative on Earth observation Global Partnership

• Voluntary commitment to contribute to the achievement of the goals of the Sendai Framework

• In particular to address the specific requirements with reference to the use of Earth observation and space‐based technologies

GP-STAR launch


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• Continue facilitating the dialogue among stakeholders in EO, satellite-based technologies and the global community of DRR experts and policy makers;

• Serve as a collective source and repository of information on efforts carried out worldwide by the EO and the satellite-based technology communities, including surveys and guidelines to improve the applications of existing and emerging technology to monitor hazards, exposure and risks;

• Generate policy-relevant advice to contribute to the integration of EO and satellite-based technologies into development process and public policies relevant to DRR;

• Facilitate the use of EO and related satellite-based technology to monitor progress in the implementation of the post-2015 framework for DRR.

WCDRR Working session: White paper


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Purpose of GP-STAR:

• is to facilitate the use of Earth Observation as well as satellite-based technology and application through a variety of efforts including the provision of technical advisory support for application in the context of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework).

GP-STAR Terms of Reference


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National and local levels

24(f) To promote real-time access to reliable data, make use of space and in situ information, including GIS, and use information and communications technology innovations to enhance measurement tools, collection, analysis and dissemination of data;

Global and regional levels

25(c) Promote and enhance, through international cooperation and technology transfer […] access to, and the sharing and use of, […] data, information, […] communication and geospatial and space-based technologies and related services. Maintain and strengthen in situ and remotely-sensed earth and climate observations. […];

Priority 1: Understanding disaster risk


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National and local levels

33(b) Invest in, develop, maintain and strengthen people-centred multi-hazard, multi-sectoral forecasting and early warning systems, disaster risk and emergency communications mechanisms, social technologies and hazard-monitoring telecommunications systems …

Global and regional levels

34(a) Develop and strengthen, as appropriate, coordinated regional approaches and operational mechanisms to prepare for and ensure rapid and effective disaster response in situations that exceed national coping capacities;

Priority 4: Enhancing Disaster Preparedness


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Working Groups

Name of Working Group Sendai framework component Members

“Cancun”: Preparation of GP-STAR side event, including brochure, fact sheets and GP-STAR web page, for Global Platform Session Cancun, Mexico 2017

All GEO, UN-SPIDER, DMC-SL, ISPRS, EC-Copernicus, IWG-SEM, CEPREDENAC, AEM

Volcanos (tbc) Priority 1 DLR, CEPREDENAC, CEOS, GEO GSNL, ISPRS, EC-Copernicus

Droughts Priorities 1 and 4, global targets and indicators

DMC-SL, IWMI, UNCCD, WMO, CNE-DR, ESCAP, ZFL UniBONN , ISPRS , GEO POs (tbc), UNU-EHS, UN-SPIDER

Sand and dust storms Priorities 1 and 4 UNCCD, WMO, NDRCC (tbc), SDIM (tbc), ISA –Iran (tbc), UN-SPIDER, ISPRS

Tsunami Global targets and indicators Tohoku University, MMAF-Indonesia, Sentinel Asia, UN-SPIDER, GEO, ISPRS

Flood Priorities 1 and 4, global targets and indicators

IWMI, IWG-SEM, Sentinel Asia (tbc), DMC-SL, CNE-DR, GEO POs (tbc), CEOS (NN), EC [DG-JRC, COPERNICUS] , DLR, WMO, UNCCD


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1. Baseline study: What methods, initiatives, results do exist

2. Baseline study: Comparing, evaluating and documenting

3. Develop best-practices / conceptual guidance

4. Feasibility and demonstration studies (national level: usability, fit for purpose)

5. Evaluate transferability, robustness

6. Develop and conduct capacity-building

7. Generate policy relevant advise

Work plan


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Membership:

• Membership is open to all space agencies, universities, governmental, inter-governmental, United Nations entities, the private sector, financial institutions and non-governmental organizations active in the field of disaster risk reduction and / or Earth observation.

• New Members may be included upon consensus of the current Members of GP-STAR.

• Any Member may withdraw its membership at any time. The secretariat of the GP-STAR will regularly review memberships.

• Due to its voluntary nature, it is expected that the members will contribute with in-kind resources and may affiliate their programs and activities which are relevant to the GP-STAR.

• Each institution will nominate one staff member to serve as its representative in the partnership. An alternate representative may be nominated as well.

GP-STAR Terms of Reference


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GP-STAR partners (29)


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• Better activation and integration of private sector entities to GP-STAR

• Attract more National Disaster Management Authorities to GP-STAR

• Better integration of space technology application and earth observation into development cooperation

• Better interaction and coordination with other voluntary partnerships under the Sendai framework

• Higher recognition and visibility of GP-STAR topics in the wider DRR community

• Technical advisory support and capacity-building

• Integration of CC and SDG aspects and fostering synergistic uses of space technology applications

• Attract funding for GP-STAR partners to conduct pilot studies and implementation reflecting conceptual guidance provided by GP-STAR

GP-STAR: The way forward


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Chair:Mr. Julio CastilloMexican Space Agency (AEM)[email protected]

Co-Chair:Mr. Srimal SamansiriDisaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka (DMC)[email protected]

Secretariat:Mr. Joachim PostUnited Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs/[email protected]

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