A: Space Studies of the Earth’s Surface, Meteorology, and Climate

A0.1 Earth Observation Open Session 

The Earth is subject to global warming and climate change that is impacting humanity and biodiversity. Satellites contribute to a better understanding of the Earth System and to predicting extreme events and hazards while tackling scientific challenges. This session welcomes abstracts on space technology for Earth observation, innovation, artificial intelligence and the design of sustainable solutions. This session emphasizes the importance of monitoring Earth’s system to understand human impacts and support sustainability. Topics include atmospheric science, ocean circulation, coastal hazards, water cycle, floods and droughts, water quality, vegetation and the carbon cycle, biodiversity, land use changes, natural disasters and extreme events, data assimilation, satellite-UAV synergy, and future missions to address global environmental challenges. Contributions from large international working groups, e.g., CEOS-COAST-VC and GEO Blue Planet, engaged in co-designing solutions to enhance Earth Observation data products to bridge the gap between observations, scientific knowledge and decision-makers’ needs.