Report
Satellite Environmental Information and Development Assistance
An Analysis of Longer-Term Prospects
Authors Caribou
With the support of
This report, commissioned by the European Space Agency, is an analysis of the longer-term prospects for expanding the use of satellite-based environmental information in development assistance operations and activities. By offering accurate, up-to-date insights on land use, climate, vegetation, and water resources, satellite data supports more informed, targeted, and adaptive development programming.
Key use cases include:
- Agriculture: Monitoring crop health and planning irrigation
- Disaster response: Assessing damage and directing aid
- Climate resilience: Tracking environmental change over time
- Resource management: Mapping forests, water bodies, and land degradation
The report emphasizes that satellite data, when integrated with local knowledge and decision-making processes, can strengthen accountability, improve targeting, and increase the effectiveness of development investments.
Contributors David Taverner, Tim Hayward, Stephen Coulson
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