Global Mapping Concept and Recent Progress Peter R. Holland Vice Chair of ISCGM
iscgm.org 1992 Agenda 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
iscgm.org What is a Global Map? Digital geographic dataset of Global coverage Consistent specifications Worldwide open distribution
iscgm.org Global Map Specifications Spatial resolution: 1km, or 1:1,000,000 8 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 Technologies earth observation data data analysis geographic information systems satellite data Global Map
iscgm.org Implementation of Global Mapping Project Respective National Mapping Organizations’ voluntary contribution Each NMO has responsibility for the data production
iscgm.org nd International Workshop on Global Mapping, Tsukuba, Japan The International Steering Committee for Global Mapping (ISCGM) was established.
iscgm.org Organization of the ISCGM 20 members from 16 countries 8 advisors Chair: Prof. D. R. F. Taylor (Carleton University) Secretariat: Geographical Survey Institute, Japan
iscgm.org Organization of the ISCGM Member countries and organizations Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Colombia, France, 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
iscgm.org 1997 UN General Assembly, 19 th Special Session “Program for the further implementation of AGENDA 21” includes a paragraph that states the necessity of Global Mapping.
iscgm.org “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....”
iscgm.org UN sent each NMO a letter inviting to Global Mapping Project Remarkable Increase of Participation
iscgm.org Current Participation Status Participation status of countries and regions: 11 participating already released Global Map Version 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 80% of the globe are covered by Global Mapping Project
iscgm.org 2000-: Release of the GM Version 1 Nov. 2000: Lao P. D. R., Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan Dec. 2000: Philippines May. 2001: Colombia Jun. 2001: Australia Jul. 2001: Bangladesh Dec. 2001: Mongolia Mar. 2002: Panama
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iscgm.org 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) Johannesburg, Aug-Sep 2002 “Global Mapping” is included in the “Plan of Implementation” of WSSD
iscgm.org Plan of Implementation of WSSD As of WSSD PrepCom4, Bali, Promote the development and wider use of earth observation technologies, including satellite remote sensing, global mapping and geographic information systems to collect quality data on environmental impacts, land use and land-use changes, [including through actions at all levels to:][with actions to:] a. … b. … c. [Agreed] Encourage initiatives and partnerships for global mapping.
iscgm.org Conclusion Global Map is a significant contribution for the implementation of Agenda 21 under the worldwide collaborative efforts by respective countries