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Introduction to the Training Course Trainer Khaled Mashfiq 14 / Nov / 2017 Training Module A1 Session 1 Introduction to the Use of Geospatial Information Technology for Drought Risk Management Phnom

1 Introduction to the Training Course Trainer Khaled Mashfiq 14 / Nov / 2017 Training Module A1 Session 1 Introduction to the Use of Geospatial Information Technology for Drought Risk Management Phnom Penh, Cambodia November, 2017 In partnership with Learning Objectives The aim of the course is to provide participants with GIS and Remote Sensing (RS) methodologies (risk assessment and satellite based mapping) related drought management in Cambodia At the end of the course students should be able to: Define basic concepts and terminologies related to geospatial technology; Apply basic methods and functionalities for GIS and Remote Sensing analysis and mapping; Identify, access, search, collect, organize and analyse geospatial data from web and field relevant to drought risk monitoring/management; Apply relevant GIS methodologies and tools for drought risk monitoring/management Explain the advantages and limitations of using geospatial information technology for drought risk management.

2 Course Outline Week 1 Mod A1 14 November Tuesday Mod A2 15 November Wednesday Mod A3 16 November Thursday Mod A4 17 November Friday S1 9:00-10:15 S2 10:30-12:00 OPENING: Introduction to Training Programme + ESCAP Drought Mechanism (MOWRAM & ESCAP) [PPT] Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (UNOSAT) [PPT+IA] Interactive Introduction to Remote Sensing (UNOSAT) [PPT] Intro to Remote Sensing (UNOSAT) [LAB_EX] Remote Sensing Indices for Drought Monitoring (NDVI, VCI, SAVI) (ESCAP) [PPT] Remote Sensing Indices for Drought Monitoring (NDVI, VCI, SAVI) (GISTDA) [PPT] ASEAN Drought Study (CIAT) [PPT] ASEAN Drought Study (CIAT)** [Stakeholder EX] 12:00-13:30 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH S3 13:30-15:00 S4 15:15-16:30 16:30-17:00 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (UNOSAT) [PPT+IA] Discussion on available data for DroughtWatch (RADI) [DISS] Wrap-up & Self-Study Gathering EO Data from We (UNOSAT) [PPT+IA] Gathering EO Data from Web (UNOSAT) [PPT+IA] Wrap-up & Self-Study Field Data Collection Using Smartphones (UNOSAT & GISTDA) [Field-EX] Opensource Software for Geospatial Technology (QGIS) (UNOSAT) [IA] Wrap-up & Self-Study Quiz (30 minutes) Evaluation, Certificate Distribution & Closing ( hrs.) Close Flexible & Modular Not limit the discussion to contents only Fully Interactive Introduce Technology Innovations [PPT]: Power Point Presentation [LAB_EX]: GIS Lab Exercise [PPT-IA]: Power Point Presentation with Interactive exercise 3 Expectations? 4

UNITAR s Operational Satellite Applications Programme - UNOSAT www.unitar.

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training

governments and organizations through knowledge and learning to effectively overcome

3 UNITAR s Operational Satellite Applications Programme - UNOSAT What is UNITAR? The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the United Nations, working in every region of the world to empower individuals, governments and organizations through knowledge and learning to effectively overcome contemporary global challenges. Mission To develop capacities to enhance global decision-making and to support translation of those decisions into action at country level 6

What is UNITAR? https://www.youtube.com/watch?

innovative training Facilitate knowledge- and experiencesharing Conduct research on and

4 What is UNITAR? 7 About UNITAR The Institute Core Functions Design and deliver innovative training Facilitate knowledge- and experiencesharing Conduct research on and pilot innovative learning strategies Advise and support governments, UN and other partners with technology-based knowledge-related services

5 About UNOSAT An operational programme of UNITAR serving UN, international organizations and governments Fully dedicated to satellite imagery analysis, applications of geospatial information technologies, training and capacity development Operational since 2001 Currently 30 employees Presence: Geneva (hosted at CERN), Bangkok, Nairobi, N Djamena UNOSAT s Main Activities MAPPING Analysis, Research and Innovation TRAINING AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT Hands on, National and Regional level, Technical Backstopping Knowledge Transfer

UNOSAT Humanitarian Rapid Mapping Service

Disasters and Conflict-Situations (Maps,

data delivered through the International

6 UNOSAT Humanitarian Rapid Mapping Service UNOSAT s Humanitarian Rapid Mapping Service UNOSAT provides Satellite Imagery Analysis during Humanitarian Emergencies Natural Disasters and Conflict-Situations (Maps, GIS-ready data, statistics and reports) As of today approximately 25% of humanitarian activations benefit from data delivered through the International Space Charter (Only for Major Natural Disasters). For the rest of activations UNOSAT relies on in-kind contributions as well as from imagery funds from donors and UN sister agencies.

7 Maps produced Covering Asia and Africa( ) UNOSAT Rapid Mapping

8 Satellite Derived Analysis Wide range of satellite imagery from commercial and scientific sensors (no military data) Imagery from very high resolution (32 cm), to low resolution (1km) Optical and Radar data Relevant GIS data from UN, partners, commercial, public sources and crowdsourcing Since 2003: maps produced Mapping Activities 16 Source: NASA Earth Observatory

. 17 Earthquake Damage Assessment Nepal 2015 Floods Earthquakes Cyclones Land Slides Refugees

9 Flood Analysis Pakistan 2015 Floods Earthquakes Cyclones Land Slides Refugees and Internally Displaced ed Persons Mapping Cultural Heritage Sites Conflict Damage Assessments And so on.. 17 Earthquake Damage Assessment Nepal 2015 Floods Earthquakes Cyclones Land Slides Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons Mapping Cultural Heritage Sites Conflict Damage Assessments And so on.. 18

. 19 Landslide Myanmar 2015 Floods Earthquakes Storms/Cyclones Land Slides Refugees and

10 Cyclones Philippines 2014 Floods Earthquakes Cyclones Land Slides Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons Mapping Cultural Heritage Sites Conflict Damage Assessments And so on.. 19 Landslide Myanmar 2015 Floods Earthquakes Storms/Cyclones Land Slides Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons Mapping Cultural Heritage Sites Conflict Damage Assessments And so on.. 20

Refugee Camp Iraq 2013 Floods Earthquakes Storms/Cyclones Land

Heritage Sites Conflict Damage Assessment 21 Cultural Heritage

Heritage Sites Conflict Damage Assessment Temple of Bel destruction

11 Refugee Camp Iraq 2013 Floods Earthquakes Storms/Cyclones Land Slides Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons Mapping Cultural Heritage Sites Conflict Damage Assessment 21 Cultural Heritage Damage Assessment Syria 2015 Floods Earthquakes Storms/Cyclones Land Slides Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons Mapping Cultural Heritage Sites Conflict Damage Assessment Temple of Bel destruction Palmyra, Syria 22

12 Damage Assessment Syria 2015 Floods Earthquakes Storms/Cyclones Land Slides Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons Mapping Cultural Heritage Sites Conflict Damage Assessment 23 Recent Reports Four years of Human Suffering in the Syrian Conflict Large scale destruction and damage to cultural heritage sites in Syria Impact of the 2014 Conflict in the Gaza Strip Global Report on Maritime Piracy

Flood-FINDER A modelling and forecasting tool to

response Tool for decision makers - International and

specific needs Serve as an Early Warning System at

13 Flood-FINDER A modelling and forecasting tool to enhance global flood resilience and humanitarian response Tool for decision makers - International and National organizations Can be customized to meet specific needs Serve as an Early Warning System at country level Partners: CERN, CIMA, USGS Comparison between modelled and satellite detected flood waters 25 Training and Capacity Development

Overview More than a decade of experience in the development and delivery of knowledge sharing Remarkable experience of training design and delivery on the use of

active participation with practical case studies Portfolio of Activities Master level courses Master level courses on the use of satellite imagery for emergency response

security, emergency response mapping and strategic territorial planning Capacity development programmes to strengthen local and national capacities in the use of satellite

14 Overview More than a decade of experience in the development and delivery of knowledge sharing Remarkable experience of training design and delivery on the use of Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) within different applications Disaster Risk Management Water Management Territorial Planning Face to Face Training Interactivity, active participation with practical case studies Portfolio of Activities Master level courses Master level courses on the use of satellite imagery for emergency response mapping Basic and advanced Courses Capacity development programmes Workshops and information sharing Basic and advanced courses in the use of satellite imagery for human security, emergency response mapping and strategic territorial planning Capacity development programmes to strengthen local and national capacities in the use of satellite imagery for disaster risk management and territorial planning Awareness raising workshops and information sharing sessions on the use of geospatial information technology for decision makers.

Capacity Development Activities UNOSAT is partnering with

Africa) the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC)

Decision makers and professionals from national and

East Asia The collaboration between ADPC and UNOSAT

disaster management professionals working in SE Asia

implemented each year in different South East Asian

15 Capacity Development Activities UNOSAT is partnering with Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) (Horn of Africa) the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) (South East Asia) Government of Chad Target Audience Decision makers and professionals from national and international organizations Capacity Development South East Asia The collaboration between ADPC and UNOSAT combines training held annually in Bangkok Training of 180 disaster management professionals working in SE Asia In-country technical assistance and training programmes implemented each year in different South East Asian countries: Vietnam 2011 Myanmar 2012 Bangladesh 2013 Cambodia 2014 Bangladesh 2015 Myanmar 2016

16 Beneficiary Outreach Beneficiaries by Region 1 Europe 23% S. America 7% M. East 1% Asia 36% Africa 33% 781 Training Participants in 70% 30% 52 Countries Worldwide Major Training Areas Disaster Risk Management Water Management Territorial Planning Beneficiaries by Organisational Affiliation 49% Government / National Authorities 28% Academic 9% UN System & International Organisations 8% Regional Organisations 6% NGOs Our Training Partners

United Nations Institute for Training and Research Institut des Nations Unies pour la Formation et la Recherche Instituto de las Naciones Unidas para Formación Profesional e Investigaciones Учебньıй

17 United Nations Institute for Training and Research Institut des Nations Unies pour la Formation et la Recherche Instituto de las Naciones Unidas para Formación Profesional e Investigaciones Учебньıй и научно-исследовательский институт Организации Объединенньıх Наций معھد الا مم المتحدة للتدریب والبحث UNITAR International Environment House Chemin des Anémones 11-13, CH-1219 Châtelaine, Geneva - Switzerland T F Introduction to the Use of Geospatial Information Technology for Drought Risk Management Phnom Penh, Cambodia November, 2017 In partnership with This presentation should not be copied or disseminated in any manner without the express permission of UNOSAT.

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