Crowd-sourced maps and data could aid relief and humanitarian work after natural disasters such as Haiti's 2010 earthquake, says a study.

A new application uses satellite data to monitor forest fires in Nepal and Bhutan.

Indian Kashmir needs to prepare for a major temblor, going by new satellite data.

High-resolution Chilean satellite images will help with agriculture, mining, environmental monitoring and the tracking of natural disasters.

Pakistan plans, through collaboration with other countries, to expand its network of satellites in space.

The United Arab Emirates is soon to send its first earth-observation satellite into space, and hopes the venture will boost its development.

An early warning system for natural disasters using mobile phone messaging is being trialled in Bangladesh.

India is to establish a new centre for climate change research to help model climate change — but new satellites are vital for success.

As part of its US$1.3 billion space programme, Algeria will launch a satellite system to track natural disasters and manage resources.

China is to share its disaster management and forecasting information, technology and expertise with other developing nations.

A Japanese initiative using satellite data to provide disaster information in Asia could extend its coverage to other developing countries.

Five satellite-linked seismic stations are needed to provide Peru with a non-stop flow of data during an earthquake, says a seismologist.

A forecast and warning system could help Bangladeshis better prepare for flooding, say scientists.

Critics say a Nigerian observation satellite is failing to detect major disasters due to mismanagement of its ground station.

Poor research coordination and an inactive early warning system are putting Nepal's people at risk of flooding caused by melting glaciers.

Satellite data on Indonesia reveal a link between earthquakes and volcanic activity, and this imaging could help predict eruptions.

A newly launched organisation will create a multi-dimensional representation of the Earth's natural systems to boost research into issues such as climate change.

Pakistan has forced international agencies to remove from their websites satellite images of the region affected by the 8 October earthquake.

At a meeting in Bangladesh last week, India offered to set up a centre that will provide early warnings of natural disasters to seven countries in the region.