Workshop on Satellite-based Services for Disaster Risk Management
EurisyBonaire Caribbean Netherlands 22-23 April
This workshop aims to raise awareness on the possibilities offered by the EU Space Programme to innovate and thus maximising effectiveness in the domain of disaster risk management. Hands-on demonstrations of national capabilities enabled by satellite data will create a common understanding among national stakeholders while further promoting their use and boosting a wider uptake. This event, is finally a unique opportunity for local stakeholders to meet, discuss and exchange about best practices and sector specific needs.
Objectives
- Raise awareness among decision makers about satellite applications during the different phases of disaster management;
- Discuss methods to improve accessibility to satellite-based services for disaster management;
- Collect feedback from stakeholders on user needs and experiences in the integration of satellite-based services for disaster management;
- Define policy recommendations, both at national and institutional level;
- Provide the basis for a roadmap to smoothen the integration path of satellite-based services.