Global land monitoring from space is a crucial Earth observation initiative that employs satellite-based remote
sensing to monitor global changes in land use, vegetation cover, and environmental conditions. This method
supports sustainable land management, climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and disaster
response. Integrating high-resolution satellite data with advanced analytics enables real-time, large-scale
monitoring that guides global policy and local decision-making.

Speaker:
Dr. Matthew C. Hansen
Professor
Department of Geographical Sciences
University of Maryland,
College Park, MD