9th FIG Regional Conference 2024 - Nepal
DRAFT TECHNICAL PROGRAMME
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| Note: In technical sessions the author(s) presenting the paper have been marked in italic style. |
| Thursday, 14 November |
Thursday,
14 November
09:00–10:45
Regal Ballroom, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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Inaugural Ceremony
Chair: NICS Chair
Bryn Fosburgh (USA):
Platinum Sponsor Trimble (12978)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Diane Dumashie (United Kingdom):
Keynote presentation -
IG perspective on Climate Responsive Land Governance and Disaster
Resilience(12943)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Mika-Petteri Torhonen (Finland):
Access to Land for Climate Goals in South Asia Region (12942)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video] |
Thursday,
14 November
10:45–11:15
Place
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Tea break |
Thursday,
14 November
11:15–12:45
Regal Ballroom, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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Plenary Session I: Climate Responsible Land Governance
Chair: Mr. Mikael Lilje, Sweden
Pranab Ranjan Choudhury and Richa Joshi (India):
Making a Case for Climate Responsive Land Administration (12952)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Malcolm Childress, Cynthia Berning (USA), Markus Kukkonen (Laos, PDR), Heather Hungtington and Jennifer Lisher (USA):
Strengthening Land Rights Recognition in Forestlands (12879)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Ganesh Prasad Bhatta, Reshma Shrestha, Dev Raj Paudyal and Sunil Babu Shrestha (Nepal):
Reviewing Climate Change – Land Nexus in National Policies in Nepal (12913)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video] |
Thursday,
14 November
12:45–13:45
Place
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Lunch |
Thursday,
14 November
13:45–15:15
Platinum Hall, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS01A: Innovative Approaches to Urbanization, Land Management and Climate Resilience
Commission: 8
Chair: Reshma Shrestha
Rapporteur: Uma Shankar Pandey
Managing the urban space to achieve environmental goals and support vulnerable groups
Madhu Sudan Adhikari, Subash Ghimire (Nepal) and Dev Raj Paudyal (Australia):
Urban Expansion and Its Consequences: Impacts on Food Security and Environmental Sustainability (12875)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Rekha Poudel, Rubi Chaulagain, Binita Adhikari and Rojina Baral (Nepal):
Developing Criteria for Identifying Open Spaces for Disaster Preparedness in Rural Nepal (12906)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Umesh Bhurtyal and Ananya Neupane (Nepal):
Analyse Participatory GIS in enhancing FFPLA systems, focusing its impact on climate responsiveness and community engagement. (12907)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Ashish Rijal, Aayushma Timalsina, Rakshya Khatri, Ayusha Kumari Sah and Soniya Mehta (Nepal):
Integrated Approach to Waste Management in Banepa Municipality: Combining Geographic Information System, Analytical Hierarchy Process and Network Analysis for Landfill Site Selection and Route Optimization (12908)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Nok Hang NG (Hong Kong SAR, China):
Unlocking the Potential of Earth Observation Data in Cultivating a Climate-Resilient City (12934)
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Narayan Thapa and Sushant Sharma (Nepal):
Integrating Machine Learning and Community-Based Approaches for Enhanced Early Warning Systems in Cascading Hazard Zones: A Case Study from Melamchi, Nepal (12951)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Aashish Gautam (Nepal):
Exploring Urban Greenery: A Case Study of Roadside Trees
in Pokhara Metropolitan City (12954)
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Thursday,
14 November
13:45–15:15
Regal II, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS01B: Unlocking Property Values through greater Transparency of Sustainability Effects on the Markets
Commission: 9
Chair: Mr. Peter R. Ache, Germany
Rapporteur: Subash Ghimire Peter R. Ache (Germany):
Misbehaving of Markets and the FIG-Goal of Transparency on Real Estate Markets
(12902)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Hrvoje Tomić, Samanta Bačić, Miodrag Roić and Goran Andlar (Croatia):
Exploring the Urban Green Infrastructure Index: A Case Study of Zagreb, Croatia (12904)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Victor Olonde (Kenya), Raja Ram Chhatkuli (Nepal), John Gitau, Hellen Ndungu and Robert Lewis Lettington (Kenya):
Global Valuation Practice: Lessons for Nepal (12914)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Wolfgang Glunz (Germany):
The impact of climate risks on the value of real estate properties - how a transparent real estate market may provide solutions - as a basis for discussion
(12916)
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Thursday,
14 November
13:45–15:15
Regal I, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS01C Towards a Modern and Localized Land Administration System:
Launch of the Technical Assistance on the Digitalization of Nepals Land Administration Sector
Co-organisers: World Bank and Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and
Poverty Alleviation (MLMCPA)
The session, co-organized by the Ministry of Land Management,
Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation (MLMCPA) and the World Bank, launches the
new Technical Assistance for the "Digitalization of Nepal’s Land Administration
Sector." While cadastral and land registry records are largely digitized,
further modernization is needed for greater efficiency and access.
Decentralizing land administration services to municipalities, as required by
the Constitution, is also essential. Nepal’s land valuation and taxation systems
face challenges, such as lacking standards and weak administration, and
modernizing these systems is vital for fostering a transparent real estate
market and enhancing revenue generation.
Key Messages
- Mr. Mika-Petteri Torhonen, Global Lead on Land, World Bank
- Mr. Arjun Prasad Pokharel, Secretary, Ministry of Land Management,
Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation (MLMCPA)
Presentations
- Land Administration System in Nepal: Challenges, Initiatives and Plans
Mr. Ganesh Prasad Bhatta, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Land Management,
Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation (MLMCPA)
- World Bank’s Land Interventions in Nepal: Key Findings and
Recommendations
Mr. Markus Kukkonen, Senior Land Administration Specialist, World Bank
- Technical Assistance on the Digitalization of Nepal’s Land
Administration Sector: Overview and Next Steps
Mr. Danilo Antonio, Land and Geospatial Specialist, World Bank
Comments/Reactions
Closing
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Thursday,
14 November
15:15–15:45
Place
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Tea Break |
Thursday,
14 November
15:45–17:15
Platinum Hall, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS02A Climate and disaster resilient rural land use planning
Commission: 8
Chair: Mr. Janak Raj Joshi, Nepal
Rapporteur: Mr Tanka Prasad Dahal, Nepal Vivek Dumre, Monika Manandhar, Rajan Adhikari, Sunil Sah, Susmita Chaudhary, Ajay Thapa, Janak Raj Joshi and Reshma Shrestha (Nepal):
Assessment of Land Degradation in Khotang District using Remote Sensing and GIS
(12864)
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Gonpo Tenzin, Chencho Tshering, Pema Wangda and Tika Chhetri (Bhutan):
National Land Use Zoning; A Harmonized Land Use System Towards Climate Responsive Land Governance. (12882)
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Sudipta Poudel, Aman Manandhar, Pratima Thapa and Asmita Banepali (Nepal):
Yield Estimation of Rice Using Multispectral Imagery from UAV in Nepal (12919)
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Tanka Prasad Dahal, Purna Bahadur Nepali and Reshma Shrestha (Nepal):
Policies and institutions for land use planning in Nepal: Implementation status review for food security (12922)
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Binod Prasad Bhatta, Gorakh Nath Pandey, Mamta Kadel, Sadikshya Adhikari, Manoj Kumar Bhat (Nepal), Shangharsha Thapa (Sweden), Sujan Sapkota and Shreejan Pokharel (Nepal):
Precision Agriculture in Nepal: Multiphase Evaluation of Wheat Genotypes Using Multispectral UAV Imageries (12923)
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Ashok Shrestha (Nepal):
Application of Web based model on land pooling (12926)
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Kiran Bhusal, Ashok Thakulla and Aarati Poudel (Nepal):
Multi-Hazard Early Warning System(MHEWS) in Janaki Rural Municipality: A GIS Perspective (12929)
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Thursday,
14 November
15:45–17:15
Regal II, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS02B: Enhancing Disaster & Climate Resilience through Knowledge and Capacity
Commission: 2
Chair: Dr. Dimo Todorovski, Netherlands
Rapporteur: Ram Kumar Sapkota Angel Collado (Spain):
A Global Perspective on Geomatics Education for Territorial Governance (12884)
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Masaru Kaidzu (Japan):
Effort to keep number of field surveyors (12886)
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Achut Krishna Pandey, Subash Ghimire and Suresh Chaudhary (Nepal):
A community-driven approach to landslide hazard mapping, risk assessment and management In Nepal (12887)
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John Brock (Australia):
How Surveyors Have Changed the World Part II! (12924)
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Jun Wang, Ryan Keenan and Lee Hellen (Australia):
Enhancing Natural Disaster Resilience in Transportation Infrastructure Using Kurloo GNSS Monitoring (12950)
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Thursday,
14 November
15:45–17:15
Regal I, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS02C Property Valuation Systems and Standards: Addressing Challenges and Unlocking Opportinities
Commission: World Bank
Chair: Dr. Mika-Petteri Törhönen, United States
South Asia's rapid urbanization and economic growth are driving significant real estate development. A robust land and property valuation system is vital for enabling informed decisions by governments, investors, and developers while facilitating various societal functions. However, weak land administration systems persist in the region, and property valuation and taxation systems, standards, and professions are weakly regulated and overseen. This session aims to explore these challenges and initiate efforts to strengthen learning exchanges, potentially leading to the establishment of a regional Community of Practice focused on land and property valuation.
Subash Ghimire (Nepal), Danilo Ramos Antonio (Philippines), Markus Olavi Kukkonen (Finland) and Ganesh Prasad Bhatta (Nepal):
Land and Property Valuation in Nepal (12889)
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Upuli Perera (Sri Lanka):
Land and Property Valuation and Taxation in Sri Lanka (12973)
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Prem Badur Chhetri (Bhutan):
Land and Property Valuation and Taxation in Bhutan (12974)
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Thursday,
14 November
19:00–22:00
Regal Ballroom, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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Welcome Dinner |
| Friday, 15 November |
Friday,
15 November
09:00–10:45
Regal Ballroom, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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Plenary session II: Disaster Resilience
Chair: Ms. Winnie Shiu, Hong Kong SAR, China
Birendra Bajracharya (Nepal):
Earth observation applications for enhanced resilience to climate-induced disasters (12944)
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Rishiraj Dutta (Thailand):
Capacitating Southeast Asia through the use of Geospatial Technology and Earth Observation Data for Improved Decision-Making (12925)
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Jagannath Aryal (Australia):
Disaster resilience from the lens of Earth Observation in the digital era (12938)
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Ikram Ul Haq and Nabeel Javed, Director General, Punjab Land Records Authority (Pakistan):
Land Rights, Digital Governance, and Disaster Preparedness:
A Case Study of PULSE Implementation in Punjab (12941)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video] |
Friday,
15 November
10:45–11:15
Place
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Tea Break |
Friday,
15 November
11:15–12:45
Platinum Hall, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS03A: Innovative Land Administration Approaches, Global Land and Environmental Frameworks
Commission: 7
Chair: Luc Groot
Rapporteur: Sudeep Shrestha Nabin Kumar Sah, Bishal Khatri and Subash Ghimire (Nepal):
Modern Approaches of Land Parcel Frequent Demarcation of Highly Flooded Prone Zone of Koshi River Basin. (12880)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Sanjeevan Shrestha, Tina Baidar and Shangharsha Thapa (Nepal):
Improving Cadastral Accuracy for Disaster Management: The Role of Segment Anything Model (SAM) in Digitizing Historical Cadastral Maps (12895)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Paula Dijkstra (Netherlands):
Unlocking the power of geospatial data for sustainable development by the surveying community (12897)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Mahesh Thapa (Nepal):
A Python Library for Detection of Inconsistencies between Parcel Database and Plot Register (12900)
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Muhammad Sheraz Ahsan, Salman Atif (Pakistan), Christiaan Lemmen (Netherlands), Ejaz Hussain (Pakistan) and Mila Koeva (Netherlands):
Assessing Urban Land Administration Capacity to Achieve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Pakistan (12905)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Eva-Maria Unger, Claudia Lindner (Netherlands), John Gitau (Kenya), Raja Ram Chattkuli and Janak Raj Joshi (Nepal):
Effective Land Administration in the Asia-Pacific Region: Insights from Nepal on navigating Governance, Legal, and Financial Pathways within the Climate Change – Land Nexus (12918)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Pragya Pant, Narayan Thapa, Sujan Nepali and Suman Sanjel (Nepal):
Land Cover Change Before and After the Sendai Framework of Disaster Risk Reduction (12953)
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Friday,
15 November
11:15–12:45
Regal II, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS03B: Leveraging Remote Sensing, GIS and Technological Innovations for Sustainable Development
Commission: 5
Chair: Dr. Ryan Keenan, Australia
Rapporteur: Tina Baidar Pradeep Upadhyay, Prawal Parajuli, Arun Bhomi, Rabina Poudyal and Yubraj Kawar (Nepal):
Assessing Coral Reef Changes through Supervised Classification and its Correlation with SST and Chlorophyll-A: A Remote Sensing Approach (12876)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Sandesh Upadhyaya, Prabin Gyawali, Shanker KC, Suresh Shrestha and Stallin Bhandari (Nepal):
The Fundamental Role of GNSS in Modern Surveying and Mapping to Support Climate Responsive Land Governance and to Enhance Disaster Resilience (12890)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Sanchitha Lakshan Witharana and Eranda Gunathilaka (Sri Lanka):
Utilizing UAV, LiDAR, and Subsurface Geophysical Mapping Techniques for Comprehensive Landslide Monitoring in Sri Lanka. (12899)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Chokila Chokila, Phurba Phurba, Kinzang Thinley, Jamphel Gyeltshen (Bhutan) and Rui Fernandes (Portugal):
Enhancing Land Governance and Disaster Resilience in Bhutan through DrukNet (12917)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Kabiraj Rokaya and Shristi Paudel (Nepal):
Assessment of trend of supraglacial lake development in Western Nepal (12931)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Manandhar Dinesh (Japan):
Low-Cost GNSS Receiver Systems for Disaster Management, Dynamic Air-Quality Monitoring, and Gateless Toll Gate (12959)
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Friday,
15 November
11:15–12:45
Regal I, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS03C Towards Effective Property Valuation and Taxation: Lessons, Analytics, and New Horizons
Commission: World Bank
Property valuation plays a crucial role in economic development, wealth creation, and sustainability. A robust valuation infrastructure underpins property trading, mortgaging, taxation, compensation, planning and financial reporting. Reliable valuation also facilitates the efficient transfer of land rights, supports financing for sub-national governments, and enhances spatial planning. It strengthens banking and financial markets stability by better accounting, lending and insurance. This session aims to highlight experiences and analytics on how effective land and property valuation can increase revenue generation and improve urban infrastructure and municipal services.
Danilo Antonio (Republic of Korea):
Land and Property Valuation for Sustainable Urbanization: Findings and Recommendations from East Asia (12975)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Mahesh Thapa (Nepal):
GIS-based Property Valuation: Lessons Learned from Banepa Municipality (12976)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Dongkyu Kwak (USA):
The Role of New Technologies in Own-Source Revenue Generation (12977)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video] |
Friday,
15 November
12:45–13:45
Place
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Lunch |
Friday,
15 November
13:45–15:15
Platinum Hall, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS04A: Safeguarding Land Rights amidst the Impacts of Climate Change and Disasters
Commission: 7
Chair: Ms. Paula Dijkstra, Netherlands
Rapporteur: Sanjeevan Shrestha Flora Kwapena (Papua New Guinea):
Impact Of Customary Land Tenure Systems And Reforms On Women In Papua New Guinea (12874)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Dony Erwan Brilianto, Vito Haga Mursa and Ayu Nadiyariani (Indonesia):
Collaborative Governance for Safeguarding Land Rights in Indonesia (12881)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Yuri Noyanov (Russia):
GNSS data processing package to adress climate change and disaster -induces challenges in safeguarding land rights (12891)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Raja Ram Chhatkuli, Pragya Pradhan, Jagat Deuja (Nepal), Hellen Ndungu and Victor Olonde (Kenya):
Balancing Access to Land for the Landless and Protection of Government and Public Land: The case of Sustainable Land Management in Nepal (12901)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Dharm Raj Joshi and Tripti Mahaseth (Nepal):
Formalization of land rights of landless and informal settlers in Nepal: A journey towards establishing social justice (12911)
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Friday,
15 November
13:45–15:15
Regal II, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS04B: Partner Spotlights Subhash Kumar (India):
CORS for atmospheric studies and disaster mitigation. (12957)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
R D Shah (India):
Climate Responsive Land Governance and Disaster Resilience: - Safeguarding Land Rights in Asia (12958)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Luc Groot (Netherlands):
Dutch Kadaster presentation (12961)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Dong Huang (China, PR):
SmartEarth 3D Real Scene Product and Service Solution (12971)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video]
Representative from Comnav
Technologies (China, PR):
Comnav Technologies
presentation(12972)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts] [video] |
Friday,
15 November
13:45–15:15
Regal I, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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TS04C Round Table Discussion on Property Valuation and Taxation
Commission: World Bank and 9
All authors and presenters from TS01B, TS02C and TS03C are encouraged to participate in this roundtable discussion together with interested participants.
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Friday,
15 November
15:15–15:45
Place
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Tea Break |
Friday,
15 November
15:45–17:15
Regal Ballroom, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu
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Closing Ceremony
Chair: NICS Chair
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