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UN Dispatch Disaster Relief 2.0: The Future of Information Sharing in Humanitarian Emergencies

The report Disaster Relief 2.0: The Future of Information Sharing in Humanitarian Emergencies analyzes how the humanitarian community and the emerging volunteer and technical communities worked tog

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Tue, 12/04/2011 - 16:17
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UN Dispatch
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Earth movements from Japan earthquake seen from space

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Satellite images have been essential for helping relief efforts in Japan following the massive quake that struck on 11 March.

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Wed, 30/03/2011 - 14:17
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ESA on March 30, 2011

UN in pact with satellite firms to restore communications after disaster

The United Nations telecommunications agency today announced that it has reached agreement with two international satellite organizations to expedite the restoration of vital telecommunications ser

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Wed, 30/03/2011 - 11:05
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UN News Centre on MArch 29, 2011
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Turning Satellite Images Into Disaster-Relief Efforts

Several academic institutions are teaming up in an effort organized by the U.S. Geological Survey to help turn satellite imagery into actionable data in Japan.

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Wed, 30/03/2011 - 10:59
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FastCompany on March 28, 2011
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Academics Join Relief Efforts Around the World as Crisis Mappers

Jen Ziemke can't feed the needy in Libya. But, like many academics, the political scientist in Cleveland can pitch in on relief efforts with a different skill: map making.

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Tue, 29/03/2011 - 10:25
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The Cronisle on March 27, 2011
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Information technology opens new routes for emergency disaster relief – UN report

The vital role of new information technology in responding rapidly to sudden onset emergencies is highlighted in a new United Nations study released today, identifying best practice and lessons lea

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Tue, 29/03/2011 - 10:13
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UN News centre on March 28, 2011
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Geospatial Solutions Conference

Time and Duration
Time: 
10/04/2011 - 13/04/2011
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Venue: 
Gaylord Texan™ Hotel & Convention Center
Venue City: 
Grapevine (Dallas), Texas
Venue Country: 
United States
Event Organisers: 

 Geospatial information & technology association (GITA )

More Information Link: 
GSC 2011
Language of event: 
English

At this year’s Geospatial Solutions Conference will be explored the integration of existing infrastructures using geospatial technology in order to maximize efficiencies and extend the l

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Online Mapping Shows Potential to Transform Relief Efforts

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In Japan after the earthquake and tsunami, crowd-sourced maps have helped give local relief workers a clearer picture of the situation on the ground as they set priorities for food, shelter and san

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Mon, 28/03/2011 - 12:28
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New York Times on March 28, 2011

Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Unit (EADRU)

The Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Unit (EADRU) was established in 1998 by the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) as element of the EAPC policy on “Enhanced Practical Cooperation in th

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Haiti Leaders, Boston University Team Share Long-Term Goals

Haitian President René Préval met Friday (January 22, 2010) with a team of faculty, graduate students, and graduates from Boston University, who used maps and satellite photos depicti

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Wed, 27/01/2010 - 10:37
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