Comprehensive Analysis of the Use of Web-GIS for Natural Hazard Management: A Systematic Review

Muhammad Daud, Francesca Maria Ugliotti () and Anna Osello
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Muhammad Daud: Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy
Francesca Maria Ugliotti: Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy
Anna Osello: Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 10, 1-25

Abstract: This systematic review aims to synthesise Web-GIS evidence for managing natural hazards to share state-of-the-art practices and policies. A comprehensive search in SCOPUS, among other databases, identified 1775 articles published between 2014 and 2023. Following a selection process based on the PRISMA model, 65 articles met the inclusion criteria. The analysis revealed a growing trend over the past decade, with most research concentrated in the last three years. Eight crucial subtopics within the Web-GIS domain have emerged: Integrated Spatial Analysis and Modelling, Technologies and Infrastructure, Visualisation and User Interface Design, Decision Support Systems, Real-time Monitoring and Early Warning, Disaster Recovery and Resilience, Citizen and Social Media Integration, and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration. A substantial contribution of the literature has been identified in Decision Support Systems and Integrated Spatial Analysis, reflecting their vital role in strategising and predicting hazard impacts. Furthermore, a geographical distribution analysis revealed significant Web-GIS applications in countries like Italy and China, alongside a deficit in low- and middle-income countries. It also highlights potential gaps in hazard studies, including the need to prioritise heatwave management in the face of climate change. This research calls for policymakers and practitioners to leverage evidence-informed decision making and foster community collaboration for enhanced natural disaster resilience.

Keywords: Web-GIS; digital twin; natural hazards; risk management; engagement; awareness; decision support system; real-time monitoring; resilience; collaboration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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