UN-SPIDER / ASAL / ZFL workshop organized in Algeria
UN-SPIDER/ASAL/ZFL Workshop

In recent years, Algeria and other parts of Northern Africa, Europe, Asia, and America have been impacted by forest fires. Unfortunately, in July 2023, severe forest fires again impacted several regions of Algeria, killing around 30 people, including firefighting officers and injuring others.

martin.hilljegerdes Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 14:21
Algeria
Algeria Regional Support Office

Planet Webinar: Utilising Earth Observation for Digital & Sustainability Transformation

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Planet and Space in Africa Webinar

Space in Africa and Planet are co-hosting a webinar with the theme “Utilising Earth Observation for Digital & Sustainability Transformation,” scheduled for Thursday, November 23, 2023. This webinar aims to bring together a diverse audience, including industry professionals, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, national space agencies, NewSpace companies, academia, multilateral organisations, and the general public, to explore the potential of Earth Observation (EO) technologies in driving sustainability initiatives and solutions in Africa.

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https://africanews.space/planet-webinar-utilising-earth-observation-for-digital…
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RiskChanges: Open-Source Tool for Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Management

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In the aftermath of the September 2023 Derna flood disaster in Libya, a number of different tools allowed rapid assessment of the situation to facilitate the response and reduce further risks. An open-source tool that has been used is “RiskChanges”, a resource for effective multi-hazard risk assessment and management.

https://www.preventionweb.net/drr-community-voices/open-source-tool-assist-mult…
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

UN-SPIDER / ECLAC / International Charter Training Course for Latin America

UN SPIDER/ECLAC/International Charter training course of Latin America

As in the case of other regions of the world, Latin America is exposed to various types of geological and hydro-meteorological hazards which trigger disasters.  To contribute to strengthen the skills of professionals that contribute to disaster response efforts through the generation of space-based information, UN-SPIDER, ECLAC and the International Charter Space and Major Disasters organised the training course "Project Management using the ESA Charter Mapper".   The training course brought together 15 professionals with skills in project management in case of activ

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Argentina Regional Support Office
Brazil Regional Support Office
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023
World Tsunami Awareness Day

In 2015 the United Nations declared that each year 5 November would be observed as World Tsunami Awareness Day – a reminder that when a tsunami strikes, everyone must be ready to get to high ground.

martin.hilljegerdes Mon, 6 Nov 2023 - 12:55
https://tsunamiday.undrr.org/
APSCO International Workshop and Training Course in Istanbul
APSCO Event Turkey

The Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) organized from 23 to 25 October 2023 the International Workshop on Aerospace Application of Earthquake Early Warning and Quick Response in Istanbul, Türkiye. The workshop brought together around 110 participants from Bangladesh, Belgium, the People’s Republic of China, Cuba, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru, the Russian Federation, Thailand, the Republic of Türkiye, and the United States. In addition, experts from the Copernicus programme and UN-SPIDER were invited to participate in the workshop.

martin.hilljegerdes Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 15:00
http://www.apsco.int/html/comp1/content/NewsHighlights/2023-11-03/54-619-1.shtml

Floods in Ghana

Ghana Floods 2023 Charter Activation
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Over 4,000 residents in Ghana's south eastern region have been forced to abandon their homes due to widespread flooding. The crisis has been triggered by the overflowing of the Akosombo Dam, resulting in the devastating destruction of homes and farmlands along the banks of the River Volta.

The deluge has led to the disruption of essential services, leaving some areas without access to water and electricity. Ghana's Volta River Authority had previously asked residents to move to higher ground as water levels upstream of the dam continued to rise due to heavy rains.

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UNU-EHS Report: Interconnected Disaster Risks Report 2023

UNU-EHS IDR 2023 Report

The United Nations University with its Institute for Environmental and Human Security (UNU-EHS) published the Interconnected Disaster Risks Report 2023. The report paints a bleak picture of a world hurtling towards critical "risk tipping points." These points signify thresholds where essential systems, like water and food supplies, face potential collapse, leading to catastrophic consequences, while human activities are accelerating these changes.

https://interconnectedrisks.org/
JRC Published First "European Drought Risk Atlas" - Highlighting Heightened Risk to Environment and the Economy
JRC Drought Atlas 2023

This article is based on a news announcement by the JRC from 11 October 2023: "Drought Risk Atlas: heightened risk threatens the environment and the economy". Find the full article here.

martin.hilljegerdes Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 16:40
https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-updates/drought-risk-at…
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UN Day 2023 celebrated in Bonn
UN Day 2023

Every year, the City of Bonn celebrates the UN Day with programmes, attractions and exhibits at the Market Square in front of the Old Town Hall, as host city of majority of UN agencies in Germany. This year, the celebration was held on Saturday, 21 October 2023 from 11:00 to 16:00.

Since 2019, the City of Bonn puts a special thematic emphasis on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the overall theme is “Leaving no one behind”. This year also celebrated the 50th anniversary of Germany as member of the UN.

martin.hilljegerdes Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 15:23
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