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Space-Based Earth Observations for Climate Security

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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.

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