The term “remote sensing” was first used in the 1960s. Today, remote sensing platforms include satellites, airplanes, drones, and robots. In this blog, Eric Mensah Kumeh explains why we need to look beyond sensors.
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Society
Encompassing the governance and socio-cultural dimensions of nature recovery.
Scale and Technology
Tracking and evaluating nature recovery at both fine resolution and large spatial scales utilising state-of-the-art remote sensing, big data, and deep machine learning techniques.
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Social ecological mapping for nature recovery
Developing social ecological maps for land use planning, investment and inclusive decision-making.
Understanding nature recovery paths and ecosystem functioning through forests health assessments
Quantifying the health of forests ecosystems by means of earth observation can aid in understanding nature recovery paths and ecosystem functioning
