Geospatial workflows and potential applications to the Sustainable Development Goals of countries in West Asia

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1 Geospatial workflows and potential applications to the Sustainable Development Goals of countries in West Asia Ameer Abdulla, PhD Senior Advisor, European Topic Center for Spatial Analysis, Spain Associate Professor, University of Queensland, Australia

2 Main contributors: Ameer Abdulla (ETC-UMA Senior Advisor; Assoc. Prof. GCI,UQ) Dania Abdul Malak (ETC-UMA; Director) Christoph Schröder (ETC-UMA; GIS and Data Specialist) Marco Trombetti (ETC-UMA; Landscape Ecology and Management Specialist)

3 Outline I. Critical role for spatial and temporal information to systematically monitor biodiversity loss and human use II. Clear workflows are essential to develop monitoring frameworks and useful spatial indicators that can pragmatically measure SDGs (land, coastal and marine related) III. National workflows standardize data to develop indicators that allow regional comparability and prioritization of interventions

4 Outline I. Critical role for spatial and temporal information to systematically monitor biodiversity loss and human use II. Clear workflows are essential to develop monitoring frameworks and useful spatial indicators that can pragmatically measure SDGs (land, coastal and marine related) III. National workflows standardize data to develop indicators that allow regional comparability and prioritization of interventions

5 Potential of spatial information to monitor biodiversity loss and human use Monitoring can be done through data coming from observation (inventories, field sampling, field mapping, remote sensing, image interpretation) => precise and standardised modelled data => less precise, used for gap-filling Independently of the source, any type of data generated needs to be validated Stake holders Ground truthing in the field

6 Types of spatial data used for SDG assessments NSDI fundamental layers Topographic reference layer Statistical data with geographic reference Sampling/survey data Modelled data Reporting data Remote sensing data

7 Sampled field data Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

8 Sampled field data Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

9 Sampled field data Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

10 Sampled field data Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

11 Sampled field data Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

12 Sampled field data Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

13 Reporting data Species of Conservation Importance

14 Disaggregating (sub)national statistics Number of nights spent at hotels (2015) at categorical NUTS 2 level (left) and at 10km grid level (right)

15 Modelled data based on observed data Pollution by maritime transport Effects of underwater noise on marine mammals and collision risk

16 Combination of observed & modelled data Invasive Alien Species (IAS) due to maritime transport

17 Modelled data based on national statistics Nutrient Input

18 From local data to global assessment

19 Human Pressure Indicator

20 Developing a Cumulative Impacts Indicator from composite data sets and models

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22 Outline I. Critical role for spatial and temporal information to systematically monitor biodiversity loss and human use II. Clear workflows are essential to develop monitoring frameworks and useful spatial indicators that can pragmatically measure SDGs (land, coastal and marine related) III. National workflows standardize data to develop indicators that allow regional comparability and prioritization of interventions

23 A selection of SDG indicators that rely on spatial data Goals and targets (from the 2030 Agenda) 6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes 9.1 Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and trans-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all 14.5 By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information 15.1 By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements 15.3 By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world Indicators Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas Proportion of important sites for terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity that are covered by protected areas, by ecosystem type Proportion of land that is degraded over total land area

24 A selection of SDG indicators that rely on spatial data Goals and targets (from the 2030 Agenda) 6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes 9.1 Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and trans-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all 14.5 By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information 15.1 By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements 15.3 By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world Indicators Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas Proportion of important sites for terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity that are covered by protected areas, by ecosystem type Proportion of land that is degraded over total land area

25 SDG indicators will require: 1. RELIABILITY of data sources (official sources, peer-reviewed methodologies, validation, ground truthing) 2. HARMONISATION of data (coming from different sources) and methods 3. REPEATABILITY of methodologies to ensure monitoring of indicators 4. AVAILIBILITY of time series

26 Workflow to develop SDG indicators based on spatial data Data are available at national level and with time series? Yes Are data up-todate, complete & comparable? Yes Are data valid? (validate by stakeholders or groundtruthing) Yes SDG indicator calculation and mapping

27 Workflow to develop SDG indicators based on spatial data Data are available at national level and with time series? No Alternative datasets available? No Use of e.g. remote sensing data Yes Yes Are data up-todate, complete & comparable? At which scale? Local Aggregation to national level Yes Regional Are data valid? (validate by stakeholders or groundtruthing) Disaggregation to national level Yes SDG indicator calculation and mapping

28 Workflow to develop SDG indicators based on spatial data Data are available at national level and with time series? No Alternative datasets available? No Use of e.g. remote sensing data Yes Yes Are data up-todate, complete & comparable? No Improvement with alternative datasets At which scale? Local Aggregation to national level Yes Regional Are data valid? (validate by stakeholders or groundtruthing) Disaggregation to national level Yes SDG indicator calculation and mapping

29 Workflow to develop SDG indicators based on spatial data Data are available at national level and with time series? No Alternative datasets available? No Use of e.g. remote sensing data Yes Yes Are data up-todate, complete & comparable? No Improvement with alternative datasets At which scale? Local Aggregation to national level Yes Regional Are data valid? (validate by stakeholders or groundtruthing) No Improvement with alternative datasets Disaggregation to national level Yes Technical Competence SDG indicator calculation and mapping

30 Outline I. Critical role for spatial and temporal information to systematically monitor biodiversity loss and human use II. Clear workflows are essential to develop monitoring frameworks and useful spatial indicators that can pragmatically measure SDGs (land, coastal and marine related) III. National workflows standardize data to develop indicators that allow regional comparability and prioritization of interventions

31 SDG indicators

32 Workflow to develop SDG indicator based on spatial data Data are available at national level? No Alternative datasets available? No Use of remote sensing data Yes Yes Are data up-todate, complete & comparable? No Improvement with alternative datasets At which scale? Local Aggregation to national level Yes Regional Are data valid (validation by stakeholders)? No Improvement with alternative datasets Disaggregation to national level Yes SDG indicator calculation and mapping

33 Satellite-based coastal wetland monitoring Landsat TM

34 Satellite-based wetland monitoring

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39 Aggregation of site data to national extent data Source: MWO 2012

40 SDG indicators

41 Workflow to develop SDG indicator based on spatial data Data are available at national level? No Alternative datasets available? No Use of remote sensing data Yes Yes Are data up-todate, complete & comparable? No Improvement with alternative datasets At which scale? Local Aggregation to national level Yes Regional Are data valid (validation by stakeholders)? No Improvement with alternative datasets Disaggregation to national level Yes SDG indicator calculation and mapping

42 Marine Protection 2007

43 Marine Protection 2014 MAPAMed 2014 update (source: Rodriguez-Rodriguez et al., 2016)

44 Rodríguez-Rodríguez et al Marine protected areas and fishing reserves in the Mediterranean: assessing actual marine biodiversity protection at multiple scales.

45 Marine Protection in km 2 MAPAMed 2014 update (source: Rodriguez-Rodriguez et al., 2016) km

46 Marine Protection in km 2 MAPAMed 2014 update (source: Rodriguez-Rodriguez et al., 2016) CBD Aichi Target 11 and SDG 14.5 of 10% EEZ Conservation Monaco 100% France 59.19% Spain 11.82% Turkey 10.29% Italy 8.55% Croatia 8.48% km 2 0 Morocco 1.68% Tunis 0.90% Egypt 0.57% Syria 0.61%, 0.10% Libya 0.08% Lebanon 0.02%

47 Marine Protection in km 2 MAPAMed 2014 update (source: Rodriguez-Rodriguez et al., 2016) Actual Management Monaco 100% (100%) France 55% (59.19%) Spain 2.3% (11.82%) Turkey 3% (10.29%) Italy 8% (8.55%) Croatia 0.8% (8.48%) km 2 0 Morocco 1.28 (1.68%) Tunis 0.35% (0.90%) Egypt 0.57% (0.57%) Syria 0.10% (0.10%) Libya 0.08% (0.08%) Lebanon 0.02% (0.02%)

48 SDG indicators

49 Land degradation Soil sealing Erosion Compaction Loss of soil organic carbon Contamination with pollutants Nutrient surplus/over-fertilisation Loss of soil biodiversity Desertification Salinisation Acidification Landslides Harmonized World Soil Database IIASA- FAO-JRC ISRIC World Soil Information Soil Geographical Database for Eurasia & The Mediterranean, JRC-INRA Digital Soil Map of the World, DSMW, FAO Remote-Sensing based data (Copernicus)

50 Land degradation A product like the Soil Water Index, which quantifies the moisture conditions at various depth in soil, can be analyzed over a time series to assess potential patterns of desertification and hence land degradation.

51 Workflow to develop SDG indicator based on spatial data Data are available at national level? No Alternative datasets available? No Use of remote sensing data Yes Yes Are data up-todate, complete & comparable? No Improvement with alternative datasets At which scale? Local Aggregation to national level Yes Regional Are data valid (validation by stakeholders)? No Improvement with alternative datasets Disaggregation to national level Yes SDG indicator calculation and mapping

52 Simplified approach to SDG15

53 Simplified approach to SDG15

54 Main Messages I. Critical role for spatial and temporal information to systematically monitor biodiversity loss and human use II. Clear workflows are essential to develop monitoring frameworks and useful spatial indicators that can pragmatically measure SDGs (land, coastal and marine related) III. National workflows standardize data to develop indicators that allow regional comparability and prioritization of interventions

55 Spatial data survey

56 Spatial data survey The survey aims to gather information about the availability and accessibility of relevant sources of spatial data for environmental SDG indicator reporting and monitoring. A) Data availability for environmental SDG monitoring to understand which specific spatial datasets are available at your organization and, if yes, details about each dataset. Population, human settlements and infrastructure Land use and land cover Biodiversity Water Air quality Marine environment Data owner, data holder Data format, spatial coverage, spatial and temporal resolution Data access

57 Spatial data survey The survey aims to gather information about the availability and accessibility of relevant sources of spatial data for environmental SDG indicator reporting and monitoring. B) Data needs and data gaps: section where you can indicate what data is missing to comply with the environmental SDG monitoring obligations. C) Spatial data analysis, management and storage capacities assesses the capacities and knowledge available at your organization to use spatial data and tools.

58 Spatial data survey Roadmap for the Workflow 1) Collection of responses 2) Analysis and synthesis of results 3) Preparation and organisation of national workshop: Discussion of results Data exchange Proposal for workflows 4) Feedback and data integrated 5) Report on Proposed National Workflow developed by ETC-UMA and UNESCUA

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