Geospatial Data Utilisation in National Disaster Management Frameworks and the Priorities of Multilateral Disaster Management Frameworks: Case Studies of India and Bulgaria

Lyubka Pashova,Tarun Ghawana,Sisi Zlatanova

doi:10.3390/ijgi10090610

Abstract

Facing the increased frequency of disasters and resulting in massive damages, many countries have developed their frameworks for Disaster Risk Management (DRM). However, these frameworks may differ concerning legal, policy, planning and organisational arrangements. We argue that geospatial data is a crucial binding element in each national framework for different stages of the disaster management cycle. The multilateral DRM frameworks, like the Sendai Framework 2015–2030 and the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UNGGIM) Strategic Framework on Geospatial Information and Services for Disasters, provide the strategic direction, but they are too generic to compare geospatial data in national DRM frameworks. This study investigates the two frameworks and suggests criteria for evaluating the utilisation of geospatial data for DRM. The derived criteria are validated for the comparative analysis of India and Bulgaria’s National Disaster Management Frameworks. The validation proves that the criteria can be used for a general comparison across national DRM.

Highlights

The increased frequency of disasters and the resulting human and economic damages of massive scale are global phenomena
The increased frequency of disasters and their severity has prompted nations to meet these challenges by creating their disaster risk management (DRM) frameworks tailored to their specific manifestations in a given area
Geospatial technologies are the common denominator in disaster prevention responses

Summary

Introduction

The increased frequency of disasters and the resulting human and economic damages of massive scale are global phenomena. The UNGGIM framework, which recommends national and local efforts, is partially based on the Sendai Framework It focuses on geospatial spatial data, i.e., how to prevent or reduce the risk and impact of disasters using geospatial information and services. There are no standardised criteria for evaluating geospatial data utilisation in DRM frameworks on a national and global scale.

Related Research

Selection of Criteria

Resources mobilisation

Use Cases—India and Bulgaria

Validation of the Criteria for for thethe

Legal Base

Resource mobilisation

Policy and Planning

Capacity

Organisational Arrangements

Discussion

Conclusions