How can remote sensing technology help Africa's future challenges?
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Dionisio Rodríguez Esparragón [2] ; Paolo Gamba [1]
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[1] University of Pavia
University of Pavia
Pavía, Italia
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[2] Instituto de Oceanografía y cambio Global, IOCAG
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- Localización: 1st Congress Bridge to Africa: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 20-25.02.2024, 2024, ISBN 9788490425275, págs. 97-102
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Remote sensing technology, which uses satellites and sensors to observe the Earth from space, has become indispensable for monitoring environmental changes. This work examines the multiple applications of remote sensing, spanning vegetation map- ping, urban planning, and disaster management, crucial for promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable resource management. As the world faces growing challenges, remote sensing emerges as a vital tool to address future environmental and socio-economic complexities in all continents. Thus, remote sensing, understood as an instrumental means for effective environmental management and optimization of resources, can be an important tool also in Africa on the path towards sustainable development, monitoring UN SDGs and fostering environmental resilience on the continent. and beyond.
