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This session will highlight the land development issues throughout the Asia Pacific region.Covering a wide range of geographical area, diverse landscapes and climates, this region is home to more than half of the world’s population. The economic expansion and population growth in Asia-Pacific have placed excessive stress on land management system hence an integrated Land Information Systems can be very effectively used for purposes of regional development including transport management, disaster risk reduction, housing, environment and sustainable development. Find out how geospatial technology increasing important as a tool for decision-making in land management, and meet global and regional experts in this full day forum addressing the challenges and opportunities in this session.

Urban Planning and Development
The steady increase in the level of urbanization in Asia Pacific will continue put pressure on effective land management. Conversion of agricultural land and forest, as well as reclaiming of wetlands for urban use and infrastructure may result in increase of structural challenges such as inadequate facilities, inefficient street layout, transportation networks and less space for conservation. Urbanisation is also associated with environmental pollution, land degradation and even groundwater overdraft which can lead to land subsidence and a higher frequency of flooding. This session would be focussing on the integration of geospatial technology in managing thosechallenges.
Management on Natural Disaster & Climate Change
Asia Pacific countries are more vulnerable to natural disasters than those in other parts of the world, with people in the region four times more likely to be affected by natural catastrophe than those in Africa and 25 times more vulnerable than Europe or North America (UNSources). Experts will discuss how, with more efficient and planned management and re-development, regions can contribute not only to protecting the environment in a sustainable way, but also in reducing the risks and consequences of disasters.