Status and Future Directions for Global Map

Presentation to the 10th PCGIAP Meeting Bangalore, India

January 31st 2004

D.R.F. Taylor Chair ISCGM Distinguished Research Professor Carleton University, Ottawa Canada E-Mail: Fraser_Taylor@carleton.ca www.iscgm.org

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Global Map is an operational Global Spatial Data Infrastructure for decision making on environment and sustainable development issues.

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A spatial data infrastructure is an information system based on geographic location to organise, discover, analyse and apply information for policy decisions and actions.

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An SDI consists of the following elements:

Geospatial Framework and Content Data Metadata Clearinghouses Services Standards Partnerships Policies (GSDI Association 2003)

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What is Global Map?

Digital geographic dataset of

Global

coverage Consistent specifications Worldwide open distribution

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Philosophy of Global Map

National mapping organizations will participate voluntarily and make data available for use. Each mapping organization will be responsible for providing data of their territory. National mapping organizations can provide data for a global, fundamental, consistent database for research and decision making.
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Global Data Sets for Global Environment

DEM: GTOPO30 (Global 30 second elevation data set) > DTED-1 (Digital Terrain Elevation Data Level 1) Geography: DCW (Digital Chart of the World) > VMAP (Vector Map) Level 0 Land use/cover: GLCC (Global Land Cover Characterization) = IGBPDISs Land Cover
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Global Map Specifications

Spatial resolution: 1km, or 1:1,000,000 8 Layers

Vector

Transportation, Boundaries, Drainage, Population Centres Elevation, Vegetation, Land Cover, Land Use

Raster

Open and available online

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Organization of the ISCGM

Member countries and organizations
Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, India, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Niger, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, EuroGeographics, SCAR

Liaison organizations
UN Statistics Division, UN Cartographic Section, UN Environment Program, UN University, ICA, ISO/TC211 etc.
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Current Participation Status

Participation status of countries and regions:
18 countries already released Global Map Version 1.0. 130 countries and regions are participating in the Global Mapping project.

This corresponds to about 83% of the global land area coverage.

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This map is for the purpose of reference and not authorized by any organization.

not yet participating in the project

Coverage Ratio to Land Area

Progress of Global Mapping as of 2003-07-12
not started 17% data available 13%

developing 28%

preparing to release 42%

83% of the globe is covered by Global Mapping Project iscgm.org

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Partnership with other organizations

ISCGM has liaison status or communication with many geographic

information related organizations/activities such as:

Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) European Umbrella Organization of Geographic Information (EUROGI) EuroGeographics Geographic Information for Sustainable Development (GISD) Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) International Cartographic Association (ICA) International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) International Standardization Organization / Technical Committee 211 (ISO/TC211) Permanent Committee on GIS Infrastructure for Asia and the Pacific (PCGIAP) Permanent Committee on Spatial Data Infrastructure for the Americas (PCIDEA) Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) United Nations Geographic Information Working Group (UNGIWG) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Committee on Development Information (CODI)

ESRI launched Global Map / GSDI Grant Program, in Memory of John E.

Jack Estes

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Some Recent Developments and Challenges I

Challenge

Promote Further Participation

Response
Global Mapping Forum 2003 Okinawa Declaration Cambridge Conference 2003 Mapping Africa for Africans 2003 Johannesburg Statement Revision of Membership Rules 2003 Include Small Nations by Accepting Data at 1:250,000 iscgm.org

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Some Recent Developments and Challenges II

Challenge

Increase Applications and use of Global Map

Response
Make Global Map Data More Easily Available on the Web (Creation of a Web Portal) Encourage Presentation of Global Map Applications Global Mapping Forum 2003 Global Map as a Framework for National Spatial Data Infrastructures EG. Brazil

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Some Recent Developments and Challenges III

Challenge

Revise Global Map Specifications

Response
Data Accepted at 1:250,000 as well as 1:1 million ISCGM Working Group Two Chaired by India to Report on Required Technical Changes New Global Raster Dataset Development ISCGM working group 4 (Dr. Tateishi Japan) Ground Truth Data Collected by NMOs and Classify Satellite Images with the GT Data

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Some Recent Developments and Challenges IV

Challenge

Promote Partnerships

Response
Develop New Partnerships (EG. UN 1:1 million data set for Africa and Middle-East; CEOS) Enhance Existing Partnerships (EG. ISPRS and Raster Data Set Development) ISCGM Now Member of the Joint Board of the Sister Societies ISCGM Seeks Ex-Officio Board Membership of GSDI Association

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Some Recent Developments and Challenges V

Challenge

Capacity Building

Response
Group Training Course Global Mapping by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Global Mapping Seminar Nairobi 2003 in Cooperation with Jack Estes Global Mapping/GSDI Grant Program by ESRI Decentralise Jack Estes Grant Training

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Conclusion

Global Map is a significant contribution to the implementation of Agenda 21 under the worldwide collaborative efforts by respective countries

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By having complete Global Map coverage by 2007 we will provide a spatial framework to facilitate the actions of the countries of the world both individually and collectively to conserve our fragile environment and make the development of our societies more viable and sustainable for future generations Okinawa Declaration July 2003
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