Data - Driven Climate Action Transformation

The urgent need for scientific action in response to extreme climate events has prompted the development of new Earth Observation technologies and approaches. The Open-Earth-Monitor (OEMC) project, coordinated by Tom Hengl and supported by IIASA, aims to gather and transform data into meaningful insights for European policy and legislation, such as the European Restoration Law. The second edition of the Open Earth Monitor Global Workshop, scheduled for October 2-4, 2024, will feature renowned experts like Elizabeth Goldman, Mark Dowell, Paola de Salvo, and Inge Jonckheere. The workshop will focus on data openness, Earth Observation for policymaking, and the Amazon Deforestation use case. The OEMC project, part of the Horizon-Europe initiative, seeks to accelerate the cross-border exploitation of key environmental data based on FAIR and open data principles. The consortium, comprising 23 international organizations, research institutes, and private businesses, collaborates with ESA, EuroGEO, and the GEOSecretariat to improve geospatial research and application products. The workshop aims to engage diverse communities, including GIS researchers, PhD students, and young researchers, while promoting a gender-equal approach in the debate. The workshop will take place at the IIASA premises and the Conference Center in Laxenburg, Austria, with an opening ceremony led by IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber. The event will explore valuable opportunities to improve geospatial research and application products in open-source and make them more relevant for policy. Steffen Fritz, a principal research scholar and leading partner from IIASA within the OEMC project, emphasizes the importance of involving diverse communities to increase the usability of results. In summary, the Open Earth Monitor Global Workshop aims to leverage advanced Earth Observation technologies and approaches to support European climate policies and legislation. The event will bring together experts and diverse communities to discuss data openness, Earth Observation for policymaking, and other relevant topics, ultimately contributing to the development of more effective climate action strategies.

Source: miragenews.com
Published on 2024-09-30

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