Earth Observation Applications and Global Policy Frameworks Kavvada Hardback

Earth Observation Applications and Global Policy FrameworksAuthor(s): Argyro Kavvada, Douglas Cripe, Lawrence Friedl\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: American Geophysical Union\nISBN-13: 9781119536765, 978-1119536765\nSynopsis\nApplying Earth science knowledge to sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, and climate action\n Data and insights from Earth observations are critical for assessing the health of our planet, monitoring change, and addressing societal challenges from the local to the global scale.\n\n Earth Observation Applications and Global Policy Frameworks presents case studies of Earth science information integrated with statistics and socioeconomic data for managing development targets, improving disaster resilience, and mitigating and adapting to climate change. It also showcases open collaboration among researchers, United Nations and government officials, entrepreneurs, and the public.\n\n Volume highlights inc.