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Space technology plays an important role in disaster management in the world's most exposed regions. While ASEAN countries with space technology capabilities are focused on their national efforts and goals, climate change disasters remain a significant threat beyond their borders. Given this, ASEAN countries with access to space technology are encouraged to coordinate the use of these resources for the benefit of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), especially in regions where disaster risk outweighs resilience. This should be considered.
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No. 048/2024 Date May 3, 2024 Space Technology for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in ASEAN Keith Paolo C. Landicho Abstract Space technology has become an important part of disaster management in the world's most exposed regions. playing a role. While ASEAN countries with space technology capabilities are focused on their national efforts and goals, climate change disasters remain a significant threat beyond their borders. Given this, ASEAN countries with access to space technology are encouraged to coordinate the use of these resources for the benefit of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), especially in regions where disaster risk outweighs resilience. This should be considered.
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In Southeast Asia, climate-induced disasters pose a recurring threat to humanitarian needs and vulnerabilities. Notably, the 2023 World Risk Report showed that four of the top 15 countries with the highest disaster risk are located in this region.
Furthermore, according to the Global Risks Report 2024, disaster risks such as extreme weather events are expected to continue to have a significant impact over the next two and ten years.
Climate-induced disasters such as droughts, floods, and tropical cyclones are becoming increasingly destructive, resulting in regional and transboundary impacts. These impacts pose challenges that highlight the importance of cooperation and collaboration. The ASEAN Secretariat's report highlights this need, adopting a methodology that integrates probabilistic models and satellite imagery to assess cross-border risks and plan scenarios accordingly.
Other forms of space technology, such as Earth observation, location-based services, and satellite communications, are also aiding HADR efforts in responding to these climate-induced disasters. Earth observation data is used to support rapid damage assessment and inform predictive models to mitigate future disasters.
Global positioning system (GPS) location services are essential for search and rescue operations. Satellite communications also provide essential connectivity in disaster-affected areas. These tools not only identify cross-border and climate-induced disaster risks, but also highlight the value of space technologies in addressing these challenges.
These opportunities presented by space technologies are strengthening coordination and response efforts, with the potential for such technologies to fill existing gaps and foster more coordinated action to address complex regional issues. It shows that there is a gender.
