global mapping concept and recent progress peter r. holland vice chair of iscgm
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Global MappingConcept and Recent Progress
Peter R. HollandVice Chair of ISCGM
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1992Agenda 21 describes the need of geographic information, but available data were insufficient.
Contribution from Survey and Mapping sector: provision of global geographic information for global environment research and decision making.
Global Mapping
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What is a Global Map?
Digital geographic dataset ofGlobal coverageConsistent specificationsWorldwide open distribution
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Global Map Specifications
Spatial resolution: 1km, or 1:1,000,0008 Layers Vector
Transportation, Boundaries, Drainage, Population Centres
Raster Elevation, Vegetation, Land Cover, Land Use
Open and available online
boundaries
transportation
population centers
drainage system
elevation
vegetation
land use
land cover
Best Use of Innovative TechnologiesBest Use of Innovative TechnologiesBest Use of Innovative TechnologiesBest Use of Innovative Technologies
earth observation data
data analysis
geographic information systemssatellite data
Global MapGlobal Map
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Implementation of Global Mapping Project
Respective National Mapping Organizations’ voluntary contribution
Each NMO has responsibility for the data production
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1996
2nd International Workshop on Global Mapping, Tsukuba, Japan
The International Steering Committee for Global Mapping (ISCGM) was established.
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Organization of the ISCGM
20 members from 16 countries8 advisorsChair: Prof. D. R. F. Taylor (Carleton University)Secretariat: Geographical Survey Institute, Japan
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Organization of the ISCGMMember countries and organizationsAustralia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Colombia, Fr
ance, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Niger, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, EuroGeographics, SCAR-GGI
Advisory organizations UN Statistics Division, UN Cartographic Section,
UN Environment Program, UN University, ICA, US Department of State
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1997
UN General Assembly, 19th Special Session
“Program for the further implementation of AGENDA 21” includes a paragraph that states the necessity of Global Mapping.
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“Program for further implementation of AGENDA 21”
Adopted document of the UN General Assembly, June 1997, paragraph 112:
“A supportive environment needs to be established ... to facilitate public access to information on global environmental issues ... using ... such tools as geographic information systems and video transmission technology, including global mapping. ...”
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1998-11
UN sent each NMO a letter inviting to Global Mapping Project
Remarkable Increase of Participation
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Current Participation Status
Participation status of countries and regions:11 participating already released Global Map Version 1.0.101 are directly participating.39 are participating through EuroGeographics (15 are also directly participating).19 are positively considering participation.
-> In total, 125 are participating (About 80% of the land area are covered.)
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As of August 2002
Coverage Ratio to Land Area
Considering9%
Data inprospect
28%
PreparingVersion 1
44%
Version 1released
8%
Not yetparticipating
11%
80% of the globe are covered by Global Mapping Project
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2000-: Release of the GM Version 1
Nov. 2000: Lao P. D. R., Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, JapanDec. 2000: PhilippinesMay. 2001: ColombiaJun. 2001: AustraliaJul. 2001: BangladeshDec. 2001: MongoliaMar. 2002: Panama
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Global Map Screenshots
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Global Map Screenshots
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Global Map Screenshots
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Global Map Screenshots
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2002
World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD)
Johannesburg, Aug-Sep 2002
“Global Mapping” is included in the “Plan of Implementation” of WSSD
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Plan of Implementation of WSSDAs of WSSD PrepCom4, Bali, 2002
114. Promote the development and wider use of earth 114. Promote the development and wider use of earth observation technologies, including satellite remotobservation technologies, including satellite remote sensing, e sensing, global mappingglobal mapping and geographic informa and geographic information systems to collect quality data on environmenttion systems to collect quality data on environmental impacts, land use and land-use changes, [includial impacts, land use and land-use changes, [including through actions at all levels to:][with actions tng through actions at all levels to:][with actions to:]o:]a.a. ……b.b. ……c.c. [Agreed] Encourage initiatives and partnerships for [Agreed] Encourage initiatives and partnerships for gloglo
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Conclusion
Global Map is a significant contribution for the implementation of Agenda 21
under the worldwide collaborative efforts by respective countries