Official account of the United Nations Satellite Centre - UNOSAT, UNITAR, imagery analysis, #satellite solutions, #GIS
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First 48 hrs after a crisis matter.
Today in Geneva, Shoko Noda @shokonoda & Michelle Gyles-McDonnough @UNITAR_ED launch a strengthened partnership between @UNDP and @UNOSAT to deliver impact analysis in 48 hrs.
Faster data = faster recovery
#DisasterResponse #SatelliteImagery
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UNOSAT retweeted
When crises strike, the first 48 hours are key.
Today in Geneva, @shokonoda & Michelle Gyles-McDonnough @UNITAR_ED launch a strengthened partnership between @UNDP and @UNOSAT to deliver impact analysis in 48 hrs.
Faster data = faster recovery.
🛰️ go.undp.org/5ye
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UNOSAT retweeted
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Timely satellite data helps accelerate recovery.
Today in Geneva, @shokonoda and Michelle Gyles-McDonnough @UNITAR_ED marked a strengthened collaboration between @UNDP and @UNOSAT to deliver rapid impact analysis within the first 48 hours after a crisis.
🛰️go.undp.org/5ye
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Consult the latest analysis for #floods in Boeny Region, #Madagascar from our web map:
~3,000 km² of land appears to be affected by floodwaters
~36,300 people are potentially exposed to or living close to flooded areas
➡️unosat.org/products/4234
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The Charter has been activated to provide satellite data over the flood in Mozambique: bit.ly/49ZYcjD
Our first maps of the disaster use #Sentinel1 data to estimate flooded areas.
ALT Flood map of Mozambique. The map uses Sentinel-1 data acquired on 17 January to estimate flooded areas.
ALT Flood map of the Gaza and Maputo Provinces in Mozambique. The map uses Sentinel-1 data acquired on 23 and 24 January to estimate flooded areas.
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Consult the latest analysis for #floods in #Gaza, #Maputo & Maputo City Provinces, #Mozambique from our web map:
~4,800 km² of land appears to be affected by floodwaters
~252,000 people are exposed to or living close to flooded areas
➡️unosat.org/products/4232
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UNOSAT retweeted
When severe storms hit Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 in 2025, @UNCaboVerde mobilized global expertise to support a rapid, evidence-based response. Satellite analysis from @UNOSAT, @UNITAR centre, helped guide emergency action and informed national recovery planning.
More bit.ly/3MPIgZk
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In 2005 we received the UN21 Award for Team Productivity, & it is still today at the core of our engagement for an efficient UN system working for the Peoples of the United Nations: strategic engagement, sound technical expertise, innovation, partnerships, synergies & dedication.
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Did you know about our collaboration with the UNCT in Cabo Verde following severe storms last summer? See our exchange with @PatPortelaSouza highlighting how we supported the full disaster cycle from emergency response to recovery and long-term resilience: bit.ly/3MPIgZk
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Our Emergency mapping service has been activated to monitor #floods in #Sumatra, #Indonesia.
➡️Access the live webmap here: unosat.org/products/4224
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Consult the latest analysis for #floods and #landslides in #SriLanka from our live webmap:
➡️unosat.org/products/4223
@SLUNGeneva
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In support of NCAM, we have published a damage assessment report of #heritage in #Sudan covering 2023-now. Further analysis is required of additional cultural heritage sites across Sudan, and continued monitoring is essential.
➡️unosat.org/products/4225
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#HurricaneMelissa damaged Jamaica’s #culturalheritage, including #historic buildings and #churches across the island.
➡️A new PDF report provides information on more than 200 locations: unosat.org/products/4222
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#Indonesia update: Satellite analysis (18–21 Nov 2025) detected landslides in Majenang (~10 ha; 30 damaged buildings / 40 at risk) and Pandanarum (~30 ha; 70 damaged buildings/ 60 at risk) in Jawa Tengah Province.
➡️unosat.org/products/4221
➡️unosat.org/products/4220
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UNOSAT joined today’s panel on climate-resilient food systems, sharing how geospatial analytics reveal vulnerability hotspots and strengthen food security & safety. Thailand’s INFER risk mapping demonstrates a scalable model for ASEAN-wide climate and food system resilience.
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Following a request from @WFP, our Emergency Mapping Service has been activated to monitor landslides in Central #Java, #Indonesia.
➡️Access the map here: unosat.org/products/4219
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