Disaster management is a critical pillar in safeguarding lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure, especially in a geographically diverse and disaster-prone nation like Papua New Guinea. ​ For decades, the National Disaster Centre (NDC) has faced significant manpower challenges since its establishment, hindering its ability to effectively manage disaster risks across Papua New Guinea. ​ With only 18 officers (10 permanent and 8 casual) spread across two divisions—Risk Management and Community &...

Disasters, both natural and human-induced, pose significant challenges to the safety, resilience, and development of nations worldwide. ​ Papua New Guinea, with its unique geographical and socio-economic context, is no exception. Recognizing the need for a robust and coordinated approach to disaster and emergency management, the National Executive Council (NEC) of Papua New Guinea has taken a decisive step towards reviewing the country’s disaster and emergency response mechanisms. ​  Hence,...

Sentinel Asia is a voluntary initiative led by the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF) and was established in 2005 as collaboration among space agencies and disaster management agencies under the APRSAF initiative. It supports disaster management efforts in the Asia-Pacific region through the provision of space-based information and imagery derived from earth observation satellites. The aim is to mitigate and prevent damage caused by natural disasters such as typhoons, floods,...