UK Delivers COP Statement on Behalf of Earth Observation Community
12 November 2024, 13:50
At the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the UK has delivered a statement on behalf of the Earth Observation (EO) community.
The statement highlights the critical role that EO plays in monitoring, understanding, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. It calls for increased investment in EO technologies and data, as well as the development of new applications that can help decision-makers take informed action.
The statement acknowledges the progress that has been made in recent years in the use of EO for climate action, but emphasizes that much more needs to be done. It calls on all countries and stakeholders to work together to unlock the full potential of EO to address the climate crisis.
The statement was delivered by Dr. Susan Smith, Director of the Centre for Earth Observation Science at the University of Oxford. She said:
“Earth Observation is essential for understanding the climate system and its impacts. It provides us with the data we need to track progress towards the Paris Agreement goals and to develop effective adaptation and mitigation strategies.”
“The UK is committed to working with our partners around the world to ensure that EO is used to its full potential to address the climate crisis. We urge all countries and stakeholders to join us in this effort.”
The statement was welcomed by representatives of the EO community. Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA’s Associate Administrator for Science, said:
“NASA is proud to be a partner in the EO community, and we applaud the UK’s leadership in this area. EO is essential for understanding climate change and developing solutions to address it.”
The statement is a call to action for the international community to step up its efforts to use EO to address the climate crisis. It is a reminder that time is running out, and that we must act now to secure a sustainable future for our planet.
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Notes to editors:
- The Earth Observation community is a global network of scientists, engineers, and policymakers who work with Earth Observation data and technologies.
- Earth Observation data is collected by satellites, aircraft, and other platforms and can be used to monitor the Earth’s surface, atmosphere, and oceans.
- EO data is used in a wide range of applications, including climate monitoring, disaster management, and sustainable development.
- The Paris Agreement is a legally binding agreement that was adopted by 196 countries at COP21 in 2015. The goal of the Paris Agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, and to pursue efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
- The UNFCCC is the international treaty that was adopted in 1992 and sets out the framework for global action on climate change.
UK delivers COP statement on behalf of Earth Observation community
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