11-06, 16:15–16:20 (Australia/Hobart), Main Auditorium
This presentation explores innovative anticipatory mapping in Bobonaro, Timor-Leste, using OpenStreetMap and QGIS. By enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and community engagement, these open-source tools have significantly improved disaster preparedness, resilience, and risk reduction, showcasing key methodologies, case studies, and impactful mapping initiatives.
In this presentation, we will explore the transformative impact of using OpenStreetMap and QGIS for anticipatory mapping in Bobonaro Municipality, Timor-Leste. Anticipatory mapping involves the proactive identification and analysis of potential disaster risks to enhance preparedness and response strategies. Bobonaro Municipality, with its susceptibility to natural disasters such as floods, and landslides, serves as an ideal case study for showcasing the effectiveness of these innovative mapping techniques.
The presentation will be structured as follows:
1. Introduction to Anticipatory Mapping: We will begin by explaining the concept of anticipatory mapping and its importance in disaster risk management, particularly in my country Timor-Leste.
2. Project Overview: An overview of the anticipatory mapping project in Timor-Leste, including the objectives, scope, and key stakeholders involved.
3. Methodologies:
- Community Engagement and Training: Detailed discussion on how local communities were trained and involved in the mapping process, ensuring the inclusion of local knowledge and enhancing the maps' accuracy.
- Data Collection with OSM: Insights into how OpenStreetMap was used for data collection, including the tools and techniques employed.
- Data Analysis with QGIS: Explanation of how QGIS was utilized to process and analyze the data collected, highlighting the advanced spatial analysis capabilities of this tool.
- Innovative Mapping Techniques: Description of specific innovative techniques used, such as participatory mapping, remote sensing integration, and real-time data updates.
5. Results and Impact:
- Increased Efficiency: The role of open-source tools in reducing costs and increasing the speed of data collection and analysis.
- Empowered Communities: The empowerment of local communities through their involvement in the mapping process, fostering a sense of ownership and sustainability.
- Improved Resilience: Tangible improvements in disaster preparedness and response, including optimized evacuation routes and better resource allocation.
6. Challenges and Solutions: Discussion of the challenges faced during the project and the solutions implemented to overcome them.
7. Conclusion and Future Directions: Summarizing the key points and discussing potential future directions for expanding the use of anticipatory mapping in other vulnerable regions in our country Timor-Leste.
