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Geospatial Information SUPPORT WFP EMERGENCIES SAVING LIVES CHANGING LIVES Geospatial Information SUPPORT WFP EMERGENCIES GIS CATALOGUE 2019 source: Esri 1 Copyright: World Food Programme 2019 Geospatial Information Support WFP Emergencies Product Catalogue 2019 This product catalogue is produced by the Geospatial Information Support Unit under the Emergencies division of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The designations employed and the presentation of material in the map(s) do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever of WFP concerning the legal or constitutional status of any country, territory or sea area, or concerning the delimitation of frontiers. The depiction and use of boundaries, geographic names and related data shown on the map and included in lists, tables, documents, and databases on this web site are not war- ranted to be error free nor do they necessarily imply official endorsement or acceptance by the WFP or its member organizations. WFP is not accountable for the data and cannot guarantee that they are correct, accurate or comprehensive. Front Cover Watercolor Painting of Water Colors in Arabian sea Acquired by NASA MODIS on 23 Nov 2018 Background Scars of Somme, Northern France Acquired by NASA Landsat 8 on 21 Oct 2018 DISCLAIMER WELCOME In the increasingly challenging contexts, which the World Food Programme (WFP) operates in, the need for accurate and real-time information has never been so crucial. Geographic Information System (GIS) is critical in understanding the complexity of WFP operations and optimising our responses. GIS provides in-depth analysis and visualises situations on the ground to provide WFP staff with up to date I see GIS in action on a daily basis in our emergency and accurate intelligence. operations across the globe and at all levels of the emergency management of a response. From our GIS is used in all stages of the disaster cycle – field staff that need detailed operational maps to from preparedness to response and at times, HQ senior management where information on recovery. Even in the most remote locations or key indicators is essential in making life-saving where infrastructure has been destroyed, we are decisions. When I was acting as Emergency constantly gathering data, from satellites, drones, Coordinator in the early phases of emergency apps and mobile phones, to support our emergency response in Northeast Nigeria, spatial analysis response. In order to utilise the full potential of GIS played a crucial role in ensuring we had the most we need to work together with all stakeholders, up to date and accurate data available. GIS allowed internal and external, to continue to bridge the gap us to combine food security information, from the between needs from the field and services offered rapid field assessments, conflict hotspots and access by different partners. constraints, to develop a clear understanding of where the needs and threats were and the best WFP is constantly utilising new and cutting-edge means to reach the hardest hit communities. technologies to ensure we are better prepared and able to provide humanitarian assistance to every This catalogue is just a small selection of the corner of the globe as and when it is needed. From thousands of maps and other geospatial products the Integrated Context Analysis (ICA) – combining that our GIS teams produce. From flood extent food insecurity trends with exposure to shocks dashboards to access constraints maps to the to understand their impacts - to the Automated Humanitarian Topographic Atlas, this catalogue Disaster Analysis and Mapping (ADAM) system – showcases some of the indispensable work that alerting staff and partners in near real time – WFP takes place at WFP. has embraced the use of recent technologies, big data and advanced analytics to improve our situational awareness on the ground. Margot Vandervelden 3 CONTENT 3 Preface 5 Introduction 6 Disaster Cycle 7 Preparedness 8 Hta 10 Ica 12 Ica+ 14 Sparc 16 Land Degradation 18 Early Warning 19 Adam 20 Adam Earthquakes 22 Adam Tropical Storms And Rainfall 24 Response 25 General Logistics Planning Map (Glpm) 26 Access Constraints 40 Logistic Cluster 27 Access Constraints Preparedness Platform 28 Flood Impact 42 Food Security Cluster 30 Supply Chain Conops 44 Unhas Routes 31 Cluster Support 45 Cash And Voucher 32 Etc Dashboard 46 Ebola Ops Dashboard 34 Etc Facebook 47 Projects 36 Log Cluster 48 Geonode 37 Lc Conops 50 SDI 38 Lca 52 Geoenabler 4 INTRODUCTION ‘Everything that happens, happens somewhere’ One in nine people worldwide do not have enough to eat. Many of these people are in remote and inaccessible areas. When emergencies hit, previously accessible areas often become cut-off. Knowing how to rapidly reach these locations with lifesaving support is critical to the work of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). 2019The Geospatial Support Unit at WFP uses cutting-edge geospatial technology to visualize and analyze the areas we work in. The Unit produces over 2,000 maps every year to support Country Offices, Regional Bureaux and Headquarters in providing global assistance to over 86million people. The Unit is a data hub - collecting diverse datasets such as food security indicators, environmental factors, conflict data, climate data and weather forecasts. In-depth analysis of this data and spatial visualization products enable WFP staff to develop insights into complex dynamics and inform decision- making. WFP is constantly developing the latest technological advancements to create new products and improve existing technologies. From Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Satellite Remote Sensing, geospatial technology is integrated into most of WFP’s work in fighting global hunger. This catalogue showcases the diverse projects and products that use geospatial technology to inform WFP and WFP-led cluster operations. 5 DISASTER CYCLE • HTA • ICA • SpaRC • Flood detection • Land degradation and preliminary analysis impact analysis • General Logistic Planning Map • Access constraints, Concept of Operations PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE Disaster Management Cycle EARLY WARNING • ADAM Tropical Storms/Rainfall • ADAM Earthquakes 6 PREPAREDNESS In the vision of Early Warning to Early Action, the preparedness phase is crucial for providing rapid geospatial support during major emergencies. This phase includes data preparedness, having standard operating procedures in place and capacity building. ‘Data preparedness’ is the ability of organizations to be ready to responsibly and effectively deploy and manage data collection and analysis tools, techniques and strategies in a specific operational context before a disaster strikes. Data that is limited and less organized prolong or inhibit the ability to make informed decisions. Inaccurate/ insufficient data may lead to poor understanding of the actual risk associated with any disaster. In the wake of an emergency, if data is not in an easily usable and well-defined format, it decreases the efficiency of map production. Being data ready would aid in providing immediate response with curated products. Effective disaster preparedness provides a platform to design realistic and coordinated planning, by reducing duplication of efforts and increasing the collaboration between different agencies, households and communities. 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