MIL OSI Translation. French Polynesian to English –
Source: Government of New Caledonia
In order to better inform the population about the natural risks to which New Caledonia is exposed, the government of New Caledonia is providing a new geographic information portal. In collaboration with the Digital and Modernization Department (DINUM), the Department of Industry, Mines and Energy of New Caledonia (DIMENC) has developed and put online the “Géorisque” portal: https://georisque.georep.nc/
This portal provides simplified access to geographic data relating to natural hazards in the territory. To date, the information available concerns land movements, marine submersion, coastal erosion, and the presence of environmental asbestos. This data is regularly updated and enriched by the relevant services.
As an extension of the Coastal Observatory (OBLIC), the Géorisque portal offers explanatory notices to facilitate the understanding and use of data. Users can explore interactive mapping, consult summary dashboards by municipality, and download or print maps according to their specific needs. Direct access to data layers is also available via the Géorep portal: https://dimenc.georep.nc.
In a participatory approach, Géorisque also allows the population to contribute to enriching information by reporting new observations or events linked to natural risks.
This project is part of the New Caledonian government’s desire to improve public awareness of environmental risks. In particular, it responds to a recommendation made in March 2024 by the Territorial Chamber of Auditors in its report on civil security policy in the area of major climate risks in New Caledonia.
The data collected and disseminated on this portal aims to support local public policies, whether in the areas of housing, transport or risk prevention, and thus to strengthen coordination between the competent authorities.
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