BRIEFING

Space-Based Earth Observations for Climate Security

Download PDF

Given the rapidity of environmental change there is an urgent need for timely, reliable evidence to support climate action and to monitor the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

This briefing lays out the importance of Earth Observation (EO) data for achieving the goals of COP26, alongside opportunities to harness EO to improve climate security, achieve the UN Sustainability Development Goals and meet the need for actionable evidence for policy on climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Image credit: Photograph freely available from Pixabay.

Latest news

Just launched – ActNowFilm: young people in conversation with climate experts

Just launched – ActNowFilm: young people in conversation with climate experts

Young people from across the world can now apply to feature in ActNowFilm: young people in conversation with climate experts – a new youth voices film produced by the University of Bath ... Read more

Reflections on COP27: How can we build better networks among universities?

Reflections on COP27: How can we build better networks among universities?

Steve Davison, UUCN International Lead, attended COP27 this past November where he co-convened two workshops for senior higher education representatives from around the world to discuss how we ... Read more

Joint blog with RUS: The role of universities in tackling the climate crisis

Joint blog with RUS: The role of universities in tackling the climate crisis

Earlier this month at COP27, the Italian University Network for Sustainable Development (RUS) and the UUCN came together to deliver a pavilion event focused on the role of universities in ... Read more

Loading...