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DESCRIPTION:As we all and especially urban areas grapple with the challenge
 s posed by climate change\, the need for effective strategies and tools to
  promote climate action readiness and sustainable urban development has be
 come paramount. This talk explores the potential of OpenStreetMap (OSM) as
  a powerful platform for generating high-resolution spatial indicators tha
 t facilitate climate action\, support urban planning and in particular the
  vision of a 15-Minute City. This is based on a new major project at https
 ://HeiGIT.org\, that shall support developing relevant data\, services and
  apps for the next years.\nThe concept of climate action readiness will be
  discussed\, emphasizing the importance of assessing and understanding a c
 ity's preparedness to address climate change impacts. By harnessing the we
 alth of geospatial data available in OpenStreetMap\, it becomes possible t
 o derive spatial high-resolution indicators that reflect a city's climate 
 action readiness\, such as the distribution of renewable energy infrastruc
 ture\, green spaces\, and public transportation networks.\nAlso the potent
 ial of OSM for realising the concept of a 15-Minute City will be discussed
 . The 15-Minute City is an urban planning approach aimed at creating self-
 sufficient neighbourhoods where residents can access most essential servic
 es and amenities within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. Leveraging OpenStre
 etMap's data and tools like https://openrouteservice.org\, it is possible 
 to calculate and visualise the 15-minute accessibility of various amenitie
 s\, including schools\, healthcare facilities\, grocery stores\, and recre
 ational areas. These indicators enable urban planners and policymakers to 
 identify gaps in accessibility\, prioritise infrastructure investments\, a
 nd promote sustainable and equitable urban development. Openrouteservice b
 y HeiGIT.org has already been used for many accessibility analyses\, espec
 ially the global open healthcare access map based on OSM\, which is a firs
 t example of analysing access to relevant public infrastructure.  https://
 apps.heigit.org/healthcare_access/ \nThe talk will showcase first examples
  and case studies where OpenStreetMap has been utilized to generate high-r
 esolution spatial indicators for climate action readiness. It will discuss
  how the integration of OSM data with advanced analytical techniques and v
 isualisation can empower decision-makers and communities to make informed 
 choices and take proactive measures towards climate action and the realisa
 tion of a 15-Minute City.\nBy utilizing OpenStreetMap's collaborative and 
 open nature\, this talk will advocate for democratising geospatial data an
 d its critical role in advancing climate action efforts. It will inspire p
 articipants to leverage OSM as a powerful tool for generating valuable ins
 ights\, fostering community engagement\, and promoting sustainable urban d
 evelopment in the face of climate change.\nWhile OSM has a diverse communi
 ty contributing to its dataset\, variations in data coverage and quality a
 cross different regions can pose challenges when utilizing OSM for climate
  action planning. The talk will emphasize the need to understand the limit
 ations and biases associated with OSM data and to adopt appropriate strate
 gies to address data gaps.\nTo tackle these challenges\, the presentation 
 will also give an overview of services like https://ohsome.org  by the Hei
 delberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT). These services p
 rovide tools and methodologies for analysing OSM data quality\, including 
 assessing data completeness and identifying data gaps. By leveraging such 
 services\, climate action planners can gain insights into the reliability 
 of OSM data in specific regions\, enabling them to make informed decisions
  and augment missing data through targeted mapping efforts.\nLocal communi
 ty mapping initiatives in OSM for climate action planning are key for the 
 success of such undertaking. They contribute firsthand knowledge and can a
 ddress data gaps\, particularly in underrepresented areas. By collaboratin
 g with communities and supporting capacity building\, OSM can become a mor
 e inclusive and comprehensive platform for generating climate action indic
 ators and promoting sustainable urban development.\nWe emphasise the need 
 for partnerships with local stakeholders to enhance data quality\, accessi
 bility\, and coverage in underrepresented regions. By addressing these cha
 llenges and capitalising on the strengths of OSM\, the community can lever
 age the platform to foster climate action readiness.
DTSTAMP:20260315T120210Z
LOCATION:Auditorium
SUMMARY:Towards harnessing OpenStreetMap for Climate Action - Alexander Zip
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URL:https://pretalx.com/sotm-africa-2023/talk/APN9WP/
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