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SDG11 Sustainable cities and communities

SDG12 Responsible consumption and production

activity - Thu, 07/05/2020 - 15:05

Urban Forest Monitoring Platform

This study assesses the practicalities of collecting improved urban forestry data through the integration of EO satellite imagery and GNSS as well as crowdsourcing and Open Data. New Commons service targets the collection and analysis of urban forestry data for those organisations charged with the management of that resource while also performing an important public awareness and outreach function. This includes academic researchers, arborists, municipal authorities and NGO's.

Target:

11.3 Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management

11.7 Provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities

12.8 Ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature

Organization:

ESA

Directorate:

TIA

Keywords:

Environment

Forestry

Natural resources