FOSS4G-Asia 2024

As the world increasingly goes digital, real-world information becomes accessible online, enabling virtual visits to locations through street-level imagery. This imagery is invaluable for capturing daily life and sharing local perspectives, making it useful for finding attractions or services remotely. Liminal spaces, which might seem trivial, can offer crucial insights for those in need of specific information. Our interactive workshop will introduce participants to KartaView and Mapillary, covering how to access and contribute to these platforms while having fun through demonstrations using GoPro 360 cameras. Open to all, this four-hour session includes a playful scavenger hunt, turning learning into an adventure as participants hone their skills in capturing and sharing street-level imagery.

Disasters like typhoons, earthquakes, and flooding are inevitable, especially as climate change intensifies. This heightens the need for effective information sharing, which some governments have addressed by sending out timely digital alerts. While large organizations work to prepare communities for disasters, local knowledge often gets overlooked despite its critical role in understanding a hazard’s impact. Residents possess intimate knowledge of their surroundings, which becomes invaluable during emergencies for identifying evacuation routes and understanding the landscape. In creating a disaster risk assessment, selecting data sources is crucial, as demonstrated by the Metro Manila Climate and Disaster Risk Atlas. This atlas, created using QGIS and OSM, assesses hazards in Metro Manila—a region prone to a potential 7.2 magnitude earthquake due to the West Valley Fault System. Leveraging these tools, provides a comprehensive view of risks, empowering communities with vital information about the vulnerabilities and resilience of their locales. The project exemplifies how integrating local and digital knowledge fosters a safer, more prepared society.