Disasters Charter

اختتمت وكالة الإمارات للفضاء البرنامج التدريبي الخاص بـ"الميثاق الدولي للفضاء والكوارث الكبرى" في جامعة زايد – أبوظبي، والذي جمع نخبة من الشركاء والخبراء من مختلف الجهات في الدولة، بهدف تعزيز التنسيق ورفع الجاهزية التشغيلية وتطوير توظيف بيانات الأقمار الصناعية في دعم الاستجابة للكوارث. ويأتي هذا البرنامج بالتزامن مع تولي الوكالة رئاسة الميثاق الدولي للفضاء والكوارث الكبرى لمدة ستة أشهر، وبالتعاون مع شركائها الوطنيين: الهيئة الوطنية لإدارة الطوارئ والأزمات والكوارث، ومركز محمد بن راشد للفضاء، وشركة «سبيس 42». The UAE Space Agency has concluded its training program on the International Charter: Space And Major Disasters at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. The program convened leading partners and experts from across the UAE to strengthen coordination, enhance operational readiness, and advance the use of satellite data in disaster response efforts. This initiative comes as the Agency assumes the presidency of the International Charter for Space and Major Disasters for a six-month term, and is delivered in collaboration with its national partners: the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, and Space42.

تتولى دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، ممثلة بوكالة الإمارات للفضاء، رئاسة الميثاق الدولي «الفضاء والكوارث الكبرى» للدورة الحالية لمدة ستة أشهر، وذلك خلال الفترة من 20 أبريل إلى 19 أكتوبر 2026. وخلال فترة الرئاسة، ستعمل الوكالة، بالتعاون مع شركائها الوطنيين، بما في ذلك الهيئة الوطنية لإدارة الطوارئ والأزمات والكوارث، ومركز محمد بن راشد للفضاء، وشركة «سبيس 42»، على دعم أعمال أمانة الميثاق وتعزيز كفاءة العمليات التشغيلية، بما يسهم في رفع جاهزية الاستجابة العالمية للكوارث الكبرى باستخدام تقنيات الفضاء. The United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Space Agency, will assume the leadership of the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters for a 6-month term spanning 20 April to 19 October 2026. During its leadership, the Agency will work in close coordination with its national partners, including the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, and Space42, to support the Charter Secretariat and improve operational efficiency, advancing global readiness for disaster response using space technologies.

This map uses #Sentinel1 data to estimate areas affected by flooding in Wellington in New Zealand: bit.ly/4cYvYHr

The Charter has been activated to provide satellite data over the flood and landslide in New Zealand: bit.ly/4cYvYHr We have a series of maps available looking at impacted parts of the country.

The latest issue of the Charter Newsletter is now available, covering recent activities: bit.ly/4tYPM4f In this issue: - CNES' lead of the Charter over the past six months - Project Manager/Value Adder training - Launch of KOMPSAT-7 - The CO3D mission

The Charter has been activated to provide satellite data over #CycloneMaila's impact to Papua New Guinea: bit.ly/4tFkAHP Our first map uses #Sentinel2 imagery to estimate the location of flooded areas in Maiwara.

The Charter has been activated to provide satellite data in anticipation of potential floods in New Zealand due to current heavy rain and strong winds: bit.ly/4rWZQJI

This map estimates the impact of the flood in Tucuman, Argentina. The map lists approximate numbers of people, homes, and more affected by the flood: bit.ly/4dmYIv9

These maps use radar data from RADARSAT and #Sentinel1 to estimate the extent of flooding along the Dulce River at Santiago del Estero in Argentina: bit.ly/4dmYIv9

These maps use data from the #RCMSatellites, KOMPSAT-5, #Sentinel1, and SAOCOM to estimate flooded areas in southern Tucuman in Argentina as of 12 and 15 March: bit.ly/4dmYIv9

The Charter has been activated to provide satellite data over the flood in Argentina: bit.ly/4dmYIv9 Our first maps use #Sentinel1 data to estimate affected areas in southern Tucuman.

We've published a new article, in which UAESA look back on last year's 25th anniversary of the Charter, reflecting on achievements and evolution during the past quarter century: bit.ly/4tZDJVf

The Charter has been activated to provide satellite data over the flood in Peru: bit.ly/4cgvbmv

The Charter has been activated to provide satellite data over the flood and landslides in Brazil: bit.ly/4azRDWx

These maps use a combination of optical and radar satellites to estimate the impact of the flood in Colombia, using data acquired before and afterwards: bit.ly/4aM1t7F

It has been a packed and impactful week of activities at RCMRD. We successfully concluded the Regional Symposium 2026 – “Space Technologies for Humanity” (16–17 February) and immediately transitioned into the Regional Training on Space Technologies for Disaster Management and the Use of COS-2 and the Charter Mapper during Activations (17–20 February). Organized by RCMRD, the back-to-back engagements were held with the support of the @UNOOSA) through the @UN_SPIDER programme, the University of Bonn – Centre for Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces @ZFL, and the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters. From high-level Disast3r risk reduction dialogue to hands-on operational training, participants strengthened their capacity to activate the Charter through the COS-2 web platform and mapping using the Charter Mapper, translating EO data into actionable information for disaster response. #DisasterManagement @czaran #chartermapper @DisastersChart

Over the past 3 days, participants in the Regional Training on Space Technologies for Disaster Management and the use of COS-2 and the Charter Mapper have been strengthening their skills in applying space technologies to real-world disaster response. 🛰️🌍 Through hands-on sessions, they have learned about the different roles in COS-2 -including Authorized Users, Project Managers, and End Users -and workflows on the Charter Mapper for mapping floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides, and wildfires. The final outputs from these workflows can be transformed into actionable disaster response products, enabling faster, smarter, and more effective emergency management. @DisastersChart @czaran @aamdihun @IGAD_CPAC @allanoware @UNOOSA @UN_SPIDER @Vittorio Trivigno @RobertoBiasutti @MichaelSchmidt

When disaster strikes, response time is critical. The International Charter on Space and Major Disasters provides free satellite imagery to support countries affected by #floods, #earthquakes, #landslides, #cyclones, and other major disasters. Authorized users can activate the Charter 24/7 through a single access point - and within hours or days, receive analyzed satellite maps to guide emergency response and recovery efforts. This global collaboration of space agencies ensures that critical Earth observation data reaches those who need it most -helping save lives, protect infrastructure, and safeguard the environment. Space technology working for humanity #DisasterResponse #SpaceForGood #EarthObservation #Resilience #InternationalCharter @UNDRR @UN_SPIDER @czaran @esa @DisastersChart @NDOCKenya

These maps use #Sentinel1 data to estimate the areas affected by floods in Colombia between 2 and 14 February: bit.ly/4aM1t7F

These maps use radar data from the #RCMSatellites to estimate flooded areas at Ambatondrazaka, Brickaville, and Lake Alaotra in Madagascar after #CycloneFytia: bit.ly/3NXYEYk