Geospatial & Land Information System Innovations for Climate Action (13473) |
| Abbas Rajabifard (Australia), Roshni Sharma, Kirsikka Riekkinen and Clarissa Augustinus |
Professor Abbas Rajabifard
Director Centre For Sdis And Land Administration
University Of Melbourne
South Africa
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| Corresponding author Professor Abbas Rajabifard (email: thuset[at]cput.ac.za) |
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Published on the web 2025-03-16
Received 2024-12-02 / Accepted n/a |
| This paper is one of selection of papers published for the FIG Working Week 2025 in Brisbane, Australia in Brisbane, Australia and has undergone the FIG Peer Review Process. |
FIG Working Week 2025 in Brisbane, Australia
ISBN n/a ISSN 2307-4086
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Abstract |
| The FIG Climate Compass Task Force and the Taskforce for Geospatial Information Ecosystem are working to address climate change and its interconnected challenges through strategic actions in the surveying and geospatial fields. These Task Forces aim to increase global awareness of the role surveyors play in measuring, managing, and mitigating climate change impacts. Their efforts focus on integrating climate considerations into surveying standards, promoting sustainability, and equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to tackle climate-related challenges across sectors such as urban planning, resource management, and environmental conservation.
A recent webinar highlighted the critical role of geospatial data and land information systems in climate action. Mika-Petteri Törhönen from the World Bank discussed land administration innovations for carbon removal and sustainable land use, emphasizing the need for securing land tenure rights and improving urban planning. Ernest Acheampong from the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) shared GEO’s efforts to integrate Earth observation data with other sources to inform climate action, stressing the importance of collaboration among global stakeholders. Eranda Gunathilaka from Sri Lanka highlighted the challenges of mapping sea level rise and the use of AI and GIS for climate-related interventions. Hui Ying from Singapore showcased innovative geospatial data applications for green energy transformation and sea level rise mitigation.
Discussions focused on the potential of AI, UAVs, LiDAR, and GIS to monitor and model climate change effects, with a strong emphasis on collaboration among geospatial professionals, industries, and governments to avoid duplication and maximize impact. These efforts aim to support sustainable land management and climate action, contributing to the broader goal of mitigating climate change impacts worldwide.
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| Keywords: Professional practice; Land management; Access to land; Risk management |
