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Data from Space to Shores - Geospatial Solutions…

Data from Space to Shores - Geospatial Solutions Accelerating Resilience for SIDS - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Categories
Meetings & Events / Side Events / UNGA80 SDG Media Zone
Production Date
Video Length
00:31:12
Asset Language
English
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
DATA COLLECTION
GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Summary
The panel discussion will showcase how integrated geospatial, Earth observation, and statistical data can strengthen climate, economic, and disaster resilience for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Ambassadors and experts will discuss practical country use-cases, including hazard mapping, coastal and marine planning, early-warning systems, and resilient infrastructure siting.
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Description
Speakers:

  • H.E. Mr. Viliami Vaʼinga Tōnē, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Tonga to the United Nations

  • H.E. Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)

  • Mr. Lorant Czaran, Chief, Space Applications Programme, UNOOSA

Moderator:

  • Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist and Climate Change Lead, ABC News

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