Earth observations for climate adaptation: tracking progress towards the Global Goal on Adaptation through satellite-derived indicators
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: As climate change intensifies, adaptation is essential. This Perspective explores how space-based Earth Observation (EO) data can support tracking progress under the Paris Agreement's Global Goal on Adaptation. Focusing on agriculture, biodiversity, extreme events, and health, it highlights EO’s strengths and challenges. The paper offers recommendations for integrating EO in indicator development, drawing parallels with the Sustainable Development Goals and emphasising the need for standardised, operational EO-based adaptation indicators.
Authors: Sarah Connors, Rochelle Schneider, Johanna Nalau, Michelle Hawkins, Sofia Ferdini, Ying Wang, Michael Rast, Kristin Aunan, Jean-Philippe Aurambout, Mark Dowell, Claire Dufau, Caroline Gevaert, Matti Goldberg, Aaron Golden, Andrew Kruczkiewicz, Thelma Krug, Timo Leiter, Tatiana Loboda, Cromwel Lukorito, Antonio Moreno-Rodenas, Naledzani Mudau, Brian O’Connor, Ana Oliveira, Louis Reymondin, Cynthia Rosenzweig, Apolline Saucy, Chris Trisos, Ambrosiol Yobánolo del Rea
Institutions: European Space Agency, European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications, Griffith University, United Nations Environment Programme, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, International Space Science Institute, CICERO Center for International Climate Research, European Environment Agency, Joint Research Centre, Collecte Localisation Satellites (France), International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, World Bank Group, University of Twente, Woodwell Climate Research Center, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, Columbia University, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Nairobi, Deltares, South African National Space Agency, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, University of Bern, Production Development Corporation
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Climate action
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,590
Funder: Cranfield University
OpenAlex ID: W4416134903