Satellite Earth Observations and Their Impact on Society and Policy

An International Advisory Board recently met in Tokyo with the overarching goal of assessing the impact of satellite earth observation on society and policy. A
series of roundtable discussions invited perspectives from experts to understand how Earth observations contribute to environmental and other policymaking, and how space agencies establish links between their programs, scientific advances, industrial innovation, and societal well-being. At the closing of the workshop, the Advisory Board concluded with the following key findings from the two days of meetings: Earth observations provide a unique window and perspective on our world,serving the betterment of all humankind by supporting policies aimed at sustainably managing natural and societal resources on an ever more populous, affluent, and interconnected planet Earth.

Cut Rita Zahara

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