Satellite data to support disaster response worldwide
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Disasters Charter retweeted
How can AI speed up building damage assessment after #earthquakes and #storms❓
Find out at our workshop on 10-12 November, with expert talks, technical sessions on Remote Sensing, and hands-on exercises
🔗 mapping.emergency.copernicus…
Disasters Charter retweeted
🌊Floods in #Senegal: @UNOSAT released new satellite flood mapping to support @OCHAROWCA , following the activation of @DisastersChart.
➡️unosat.org/products/4262
#Senegal #Floods #WestAfrica
Disasters Charter retweeted
Following the International Charter activation for #Bangladesh, our FloodAI Dashboard is continuously monitoring flood conditions and providing up-to-date exposure statistics to @WFP and other humanitarian partners.
unosat.org/products/4246
@Bangladesh @WFP @DisastersChart
Disasters Charter retweeted
The International Charter: Space and Major Disasters was activated following the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June.
Canada’s RADARSAT Constellation Mission data were provided to support emergency response efforts.
ALT Four radar satellite images of Venezuela showing the regions of Valencia, Morón, San Felipe, and Caracas.
Disasters Charter retweeted
اختتمت وكالة الإمارات للفضاء البرنامج التدريبي الخاص بـ"الميثاق الدولي للفضاء والكوارث الكبرى" في جامعة زايد – أبوظبي، والذي جمع نخبة من الشركاء والخبراء من مختلف الجهات في الدولة، بهدف تعزيز التنسيق ورفع الجاهزية التشغيلية وتطوير توظيف بيانات الأقمار الصناعية في دعم الاستجابة للكوارث.
ويأتي هذا البرنامج بالتزامن مع تولي الوكالة رئاسة الميثاق الدولي للفضاء والكوارث الكبرى لمدة ستة أشهر، وبالتعاون مع شركائها الوطنيين: الهيئة الوطنية لإدارة الطوارئ والأزمات والكوارث، ومركز محمد بن راشد للفضاء، وشركة «سبيس 42».
The UAE Space Agency has concluded its training program on the International Charter: Space And Major Disasters at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. The program convened leading partners and experts from across the UAE to strengthen coordination, enhance operational readiness, and advance the use of satellite data in disaster response efforts.
This initiative comes as the Agency assumes the presidency of the International Charter for Space and Major Disasters for a six-month term, and is delivered in collaboration with its national partners: the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, and Space42.
Disasters Charter retweeted
تتولى دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، ممثلة بوكالة الإمارات للفضاء، رئاسة الميثاق الدولي «الفضاء والكوارث الكبرى» للدورة الحالية لمدة ستة أشهر، وذلك خلال الفترة من 20 أبريل إلى 19 أكتوبر 2026.
وخلال فترة الرئاسة، ستعمل الوكالة، بالتعاون مع شركائها الوطنيين، بما في ذلك الهيئة الوطنية لإدارة الطوارئ والأزمات والكوارث، ومركز محمد بن راشد للفضاء، وشركة «سبيس 42»، على دعم أعمال أمانة الميثاق وتعزيز كفاءة العمليات التشغيلية، بما يسهم في رفع جاهزية الاستجابة العالمية للكوارث الكبرى باستخدام تقنيات الفضاء.
The United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Space Agency, will assume the leadership of the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters for a 6-month term spanning 20 April to 19 October 2026.
During its leadership, the Agency will work in close coordination with its national partners, including the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, and Space42, to support the Charter Secretariat and improve operational efficiency, advancing global readiness for disaster response using space technologies.
Disasters Charter retweeted
It has been a packed and impactful week of activities at RCMRD.
We successfully concluded the Regional Symposium 2026 – “Space Technologies for Humanity” (16–17 February) and immediately transitioned into the Regional Training on Space Technologies for Disaster Management and the Use of COS-2 and the Charter Mapper during Activations (17–20 February).
Organized by RCMRD, the back-to-back engagements were held with the support of the @UNOOSA) through the @UN_SPIDER programme, the University of Bonn – Centre for Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces @ZFL, and the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters.
From high-level Disast3r risk reduction dialogue to hands-on operational training, participants strengthened their capacity to activate the Charter through the COS-2 web platform and mapping using the Charter Mapper, translating EO data into actionable information for disaster response.
#DisasterManagement @czaran
#chartermapper
@DisastersChart
Disasters Charter retweeted
Over the past 3 days, participants in the Regional Training on Space Technologies for Disaster Management and the use of COS-2 and the Charter Mapper have been strengthening their skills in applying space technologies to real-world disaster response. 🛰️🌍
Through hands-on sessions, they have learned about the different roles in COS-2 -including Authorized Users, Project Managers, and End Users -and workflows on the Charter Mapper for mapping floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides, and wildfires.
The final outputs from these workflows can be transformed into actionable disaster response products, enabling faster, smarter, and more effective emergency management.
@DisastersChart
@czaran @aamdihun @IGAD_CPAC @allanoware @UNOOSA @UN_SPIDER @Vittorio Trivigno @RobertoBiasutti @MichaelSchmidt
Disasters Charter retweeted
When disaster strikes, response time is critical.
The International Charter on Space and Major Disasters provides free satellite imagery to support countries affected by #floods, #earthquakes, #landslides, #cyclones, and other major disasters.
Authorized users can activate the Charter 24/7 through a single access point - and within hours or days, receive analyzed satellite maps to guide emergency response and recovery efforts.
This global collaboration of space agencies ensures that critical Earth observation data reaches those who need it most -helping save lives, protect infrastructure, and safeguard the environment.
Space technology working for humanity
#DisasterResponse #SpaceForGood #EarthObservation #Resilience #InternationalCharter
@UNDRR @UN_SPIDER @czaran @esa @DisastersChart @NDOCKenya
Disasters Charter retweeted
Consult the latest analysis for #floods in Boeny Region, #Madagascar from our web map:
~3,000 km² of land appears to be affected by floodwaters
~36,300 people are potentially exposed to or living close to flooded areas
➡️unosat.org/products/4234
Disasters Charter retweeted
📅 18–20 February 2026
RCMRD will host a training on: The Space Technologies for Disaster Management: Use of COS-2 and the Charter Mapper during activations 🌍🛰️
With the support of @UN_SPIDER , the Centre for Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces @ZFLbonn at the University of Bonn, and the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters, this training will strengthen regional capacity in East Africa for the use of Earth Observation #EO and space-based solutions in disaster preparedness and response. @DisastersChart @Esri @SpaceAgencyKE @NDOCKenya @SoDMA_Somalia @IGAD_CPAC @AfSA_AU
Disasters Charter retweeted
For 25 years, the @DisastersChart has helped emergency teams respond faster using satellite data, supporting more than 1,000 crises in 146 countries since 2000.
As a founding member, @esa continues to strengthen the Charter’s tools and training to enable faster, smarter emergency response worldwide.
earth.esa.int/eogateway/succ…
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ALT High-resolution satellite images captured by Pléiades Neo show several collapsed buildings in the northeast of the city Osmaniye, Türkiye.
Disasters Charter retweeted
Preliminary satellite-derived #flood impact assessment – Amo River, #Bhutan. Destroyed bridges, flooded buildings & landslides observed along the Amo River in Haa, Samtse & Chhukha Districts. Increased water extent detected across the area.
Live web map: unosat.org/products/4208
Disasters Charter retweeted
Our Emergency Mapping Service has been activated for flood impact assessment over #Bhutan. The @DisastersChart was triggered by @OCHAAsiaPac.
➡️ See our first map: unosat.org/products/4206
Disasters Charter retweeted
Following @UNOCHA’s request, our Emergency Mapping service is activated for the flash #floods in Cabo Verde, affecting the Islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão. The @DisastersChart was triggered.
➡️ Live Web Map: experience.arcgis.com/experi…
@UNCaboVerde
#UNOSATEMS
Disasters Charter retweeted
Update: Following Tropical Cyclone #WIPHA25, new satellite-based analyses on flood impacts in Viet Nam and Lao PDR are now available:
➡️ Lao PDR webmap: unosat.org/products/4156 ➡️ Viet Nam: unosat.org/products/4151
Disasters Charter retweeted
🚨 Tracking 2024 #Hurricanes: @UNOSAT's Emergency Mapping Team in Action: When Hurricane Beryl hit the Caribbean, our experts quickly activated the Space Charter, delivering 8 products with crucial satellite data to guide swift response.
➡️unosat.org/products
Disasters Charter retweeted
🌪️Tracking 2024 Disaster Response: In the face of Cyclone Remal, @UNOSAT activated Flood AI & delivered 23 crucial analyses to support #Bangladesh’s #flood response.
🔹 Flood Extent: 43,000 km²
🔹 Affected Population: 34M
🔹 Buildings at Risk: 180K
➡️unosat.org/products
Disasters Charter retweeted
🚨In 2024, our Emergency Mapping team responded to 65 natural disaster-related activations, delivering 450+ geospatial products for crisis response. One activation, requested by @UNmigration, followed a storm surge in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
unosat.org/products
Disasters Charter retweeted
New Preliminary satellite-derived #Flood impact assessment in the Jaffna District, Northen Province, #SriLanka as of 3 & 4 December 2024.
Satellite analysis shows widespread flooding, including inundated roads, agricultural areas, and structures.
➡️unosat.org/products/4044
