ABSTRACT

This chapter presents Geospatial Information Technologies in the context of sustainable development goals (SDGs), in particular, SDG 11 and SDG13. It contributes to the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management in its efforts in disaster loss reduction, mitigation and resilience. The chapter demonstrates examples of the support-integrated geospatial information technologies including earthquake and structural engineering disciplines followed by utilizing drone images for rescue. The modern space-based remote sensing integration with geospatial information technology has opened up efficient means for disasters risk reduction and resilience. Governments need a set of binding legislation to regulate the relationships between their members and the environment, sometimes utilizing geospatial information technology and increasing spatial enablement. The world is shifting to the second data revolution and transformative technology by the means of geospatial information and geoanalytics utilizing computer vision and artificial intelligence. Finally, there is a clear lack of environmental and geospatial information laws and regulations.