The International Charter: Space And Major Disasters. Satellite data to support disaster response worldwide
Origin language: English
Country
Peru
Sudan
Philippines
Vietnam
Afghanistan
Jamaica
Nigeria
Colombia
Guatemala
Sri Lanka
Cuba
Bhutan
New Zealand
Venezuela
South Africa
Morocco
India
Thailand
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International
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Health Focus Area
Environmental health
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Emergency preparedness and response
Public health and disease surveillance
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Summary
The International Charter Space and Major Disasters is an initiative that offers free satellite data to relief organizations during disasters and has extended its services to public health and epidemiological support. This initiative assists health missions by providing crucial data to help prevent water-borne diseases and determine suitable locations for field hospitals. Satellite data is supplied by Charter Members, which include space agencies and operators globally, who collaborate to deliver imagery for disaster response. Additionally, partner organizations enhance the Charter's efforts by providing extra satellite data, executing rapid mapping services, and promoting the Charter's mission internationally. Key statistics include 1,008 activations, 17 Charter Members, and assistance to 146 countries, with beneficiaries across all continents. The initiative boasts a "virtual constellation" of 270 contributing satellites for swift tasking. Overall, the Charter aims to be a leading provider of Earth-observation satellite data, working with experts to produce information that aids disaster relief organizations in protecting lives, property, infrastructure, and the environment in the aftermath of major disasters worldwide.
Keywords
Satellites
Space and Global Health
Earth Observations
Publications
24th Annual Report of the CharterInsights - Lessons learnt
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iDHA (Project ID)
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Project links
https://disasterscharter.org/Origin of information
Website
Data source link
https://disasterscharter.org/Added to the platform on
2025-12-19
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Last update by
Awa Babington-Ashaye on 2025-12-19
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