Launch of multi-hazard mapping activities and development of a national Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
A feasibility study is currently underway with the consultancy firm Haskoning, recruited by the PRRC Project and the Post-Kenneth Project, for the development of nationwide multi-hazard mapping as well as the design of a National Digital Elevation Model (DEM). This initiative aims to strengthen analytical and planning capacities for managing climate and natural risks.
The establishment of nationwide multi-hazard mapping, combined with a high-resolution DEM, represents a strategic tool to enhance the operational and analytical capacities of institutions responsible for climate and natural risk management in the Union of the Comoros.
For the General Directorate of Civil Security (DGSC) – and particularly the Information Analysis and Processing Center (CATI):
- Precise identification of high-risk areas (landslides, floods, coastal submersions, etc.), enabling better emergency intervention planning.
- Support for rapid decision-making during crises, thanks to reliable, updated geospatial data visualized through interactive maps.
- Strengthened inter-institutional coordination through a shared common data reference system.
- Effective targeting of awareness campaigns and simulation exercises in vulnerable areas.
- Support for contingency planning and the development of risk reduction strategies.
For the Technical Directorate of Meteorology (DTM):
- Improved hydrometeorological modeling through an accurate DEM, enabling more detailed simulations of water flows, runoff, and flooding.
- Enhanced early warning systems, with better anticipation of impacts based on local topography and vulnerabilities.
- More targeted weather watch bulletins, incorporating risk zones identified through multi-hazard mapping.
- Support for climate research and environmental monitoring, particularly in the context of climate change.
