EO provides timely, continuous and independent data for monitoring indicators of the progress of the society in various societal challenges. EO monitoring supports activities that address societal & environmental challenges. This happens indirectly along a chain: e.g. a regularly provided EO information product derived from EO data of a satellite is integrated as a parameter in a climate model / Earth system model. This climate model enables the development of regulations (and their enforcement through constant monitoring) to implement climate change mitigation measures. Thereby, the chain is characterized by seveal connected nodes: from societal challenges to use cases of users to EO applications to EO products to specific satellites and their sensors. [Communities that promote collaboration among diverse stakeholders from academia, industry, public administration as well as local residents] Scientific agendas address societal challenges and the EO/GI community can contribute to them. Consortia usually include experts from academia (researchers, developers, scientists), EO companies, and members from the user community such as public authorities.
Assess environmental impact of human activities
Identify high risk areas produced naturally or by humans
Assess ecosystems
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