Transcript Global Mapping Concept and Recent Progress
Global Mapping
Concept and Recent Progress
Peter R. Holland Vice Chair of ISCGM
1992
Agenda 21 describes the need of geographic information, but available data were insufficient.
Contribution from Survey and Mapping sector: provision of global geographic information for global environment research and decision making.
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What is a Global Map?
Digital geographic dataset of
Global coverage Consistent specifications Worldwide open distribution
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Global Map Specifications
Spatial resolution: 1km, or 1:1,000,000 8 Layers Vector Transportation, Boundaries, Drainage, Population Centres Raster Elevation, Vegetation, Land Cover, Land Use Open and available online
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Best Use of Innovative Technologies
Global Map boundaries earth observation data transportation population centers drainage system elevation vegetation land use land cover data analysis satellite data geographic information systems
Implementation of Global Mapping Project Respective National Mapping Organizations’ voluntary contribution Each NMO has responsibility for the data production
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1996
2nd International Workshop on Global Mapping, Tsukuba, Japan The International Steering Committee for Global Mapping (ISCGM) was established.
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Organization of the ISCGM
20 members from 16 countries 8 advisors Chair: Prof. D. R. F. Taylor (Carleton University) Secretariat: Geographical Survey Institute, Japan
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Organization of the ISCGM
Member countries and organizations Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Niger, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, EuroGeographics, SCAR GGI Advisory organizations UN Statistics Division, UN Cartographic Section, UN Environment Program, UN University, ICA, US Department of State
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1997
UN General Assembly, 19 th Special Session “Program for the further implementation of AGENDA 21” includes a paragraph that states the necessity of Global Mapping.
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“Program for further implementation of AGENDA 21” Adopted document of the UN General Assembly, June 1997, paragraph 112: “A supportive environment needs to be established ... to facilitate public access to information on global environmental issues ... using ... such tools as geographic information systems and video transmission technology, including global mapping . ...”
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1998-11
UN sent each NMO a letter inviting to Global Mapping Project Remarkable Increase of Participation
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Current Participation Status
Participation status of countries and regions: 11 participating already released Global Map Version 1.0.
101 are directly participating.
39 are participating through EuroGeographics (15 are also directly participating).
19 are positively considering participation.
-> In total, 125 (About 80% covered.) are participating of the land area are
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Coverage Ratio to Land Area
As of August 2002 Considering 9% Not yet participating 11% Version 1 released 8% Data in prospect 28% Preparing Version 1 44% 80% of the globe are covered by Global Mapping Project
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2000-: Release of the GM Version 1 Nov. 2000: Lao P. D. R., Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan Dec. 2000: Philippines May. 2001: Colombia Jun. 2001: Australia Jul. 2001: Bangladesh Dec. 2001: Mongolia Mar. 2002: Panama
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Global Map Screenshots
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Global Map Screenshots
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Global Map Screenshots
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Global Map Screenshots
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2002
World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) Johannesburg, Aug-Sep 2002 “Global Mapping” is included in the “Plan of Implementation” of WSSD
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Plan of Implementation of WSSD As of WSSD PrepCom4, Bali, 2002 114. Promote the development and wider use of earth observation technologies, including satellite remote sensing, global mapping and geographic information systems to collect quality data on environmental impacts, land use and land-use changes, [including through actions at all levels to:][with actions to:] a.
b.
… … c.
[Agreed] Encourage initiatives and partnerships for global mapping .
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Conclusion Global Map is a significant contribution for the implementation of Agenda 21 under the worldwide collaborative efforts by respective countries
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