The Great Western Woodlands are the largest remaining area of temperate woodlands on Earth, and carry significant biodiversity and cultural value. The woodlands cover an area of more than 160 000 km2, and are under growing pressure from climate change and land-use intensification. High-quality maps of ecosystem extent are needed to inform conservation, restoration, and […]
Earth Observation (EO) is a highly interdisciplinary field, encompassing expertise from sensor development to data processing and decision-making support. A precise use of terminology is required to communicate this expertise effectively, and to support the dissemination of information and interpretation of data. The various communities of EO, shaped by their viewpoints and legacies, have independently developed […]
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The net increase in global temperature since pre-industrial times is primarily driven by the rising atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄). CO₂ accounts for approximately two-thirds of the total temperature increase, while CH₄ contributes about one-third. However, methane is far more potent as a greenhouse gas, with a global warming potential 84 times […]
https://earth.jaxa.jp/ceos-newsletter/2024/12/19/38th-ceos-plenary
https://earth.jaxa.jp/ceos-newsletter/2024/12/16/updated-ceos-cgms-greenhouse-gas-roadmap/
Forests, which span approximately 30% of the Earth’s land surface, play a crucial role in sustaining life and regulating the climate by acting as natural carbon sinks. However, they are often undervalued, increasing their susceptibility to deforestation and degradation, which causes approximately ten percent of global warming. Forest cover continues to decline globally, with 28.3 […]
https://earth.jaxa.jp/ceos-newsletter/2024/11/28/ceos-40-years-of-achievement-and-legacy
https://earth.jaxa.jp/ceos-newsletter/2024/11/13/meet-the-ceos-executive-officer-team/