AlertNet Webmap Initiative - New Media Approaches to Mapping Humanitarian Response

Reuters AlertNet provides a web-community environment for the access and sharing of information focused on global humanitarian response scenarios. AlertNet are currently developing ideas that exploit web mapping technology from ESRI in support of the response activities of the humanitarian relief community. A particular feature of the project is the dynamic linking of breaking news features with supporting map resources. The presentation will provide a brief history of the project, current activities to prove the concepts and future plans towards capacity mapping.