How OpenStreetMap is Transforming Disaster Management and Preparedness in Timor-Leste

In recent years, Timor-Leste has faced increasing challenges due to natural disasters, from flash floods and landslides to droughts and coastal erosion. These hazards threaten communities, livelihoods, and the environment. To address these challenges, timely and accurate geospatial data is essential. This is where OpenStreetMap (OSM) is making a major impact. What is OpenStreetMap? OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source mapping…