Earth observation makes climate adaptation more measurable by providing repeated, standardized evidence of physical change through time. A key distinction is that satellite and geospatial systems are strongest at tracking hazards, exposure proxies, and environmental change, while fuller adaptation assessment also depends on ground data, metadata, and governance context. For decision-makers, this framing turns Earth observation into a practical input for baselines, monitoring, and reporting rather than a stand-alone measure of resilience (GCOS, n.d.; UNFCCC, 2025).
References
- Global Climate Observing System. (n.d.). About essential climate variables.
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. (2025). Technical report on indicators for measuring progress towards the Global Goal on Adaptation targets.