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Satellite data ‘vital’ to tackling climate change
Satellite data is “vital” to tackling climate change, according to a new report published ahead of the COP26 climate summit.
A briefing from by COP26 Universities Network identifies earth observation (EO) satellites as critical to monitoring the causes and effects of climate change.
They also ensure “rigour” in stocktakes of Paris Agreement commitments and support emergency responses to climate disasters such as floods, wildfires and volcanic eruptions.
However, that data must also be presented in a way that is freely available and accessible without expert knowledge, the report says.
In order to realise the benefits, more people are needed with skills and knowledge in this area, as are advances in technology and international collaboration.
20 May 2021 0:17 GMT Updated 20 May 2021 0:17 GMT in London
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Researchers in Singapore join COP26 Universities Network
The collaboration will lead to four reports, investigating how a shift towards a lower carbon and more sustainable economy in Southeast Asian countries can be achieved
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The UK’s COP26 Universities Network has partnered with research centres in Singapore to develop reports with recommendations on climate action for countries in Southeast Asia.
The COP26 Universities Network is made up of more than 70 universities and research centres in the UK, working together to develop plans of action for the summit in Glasgow.
The collaboration will result in the publication of four reports just before COP26, which have been labelled ‘Adaptation and Resilience’, ‘Energy Transition’, ‘Green Finance’ and ‘Nature-based Solutions’.