This report highlights the potential of using satellite imagery for post-disaster damage assessment in disaster-prone Fiji. The advancements in remote sensing technology have led to an increase in the availability and accessibility of data, as well as improvements in processing methods. These developments have opened up opportunities for more effective disaster risk management. Traditionally, post-disaster damage assessment is conducted through ground surveys, which are time-consuming, costly, and problematic. Alternatively, governments and insurance companies use risk models to quantify damages, but these models can be inaccurate and unable to account for compounding or cascading events. The report suggests that satellite imagery can provide a more efficient and accurate method for assessing post-disaster damages.
