Integrating Earth observation science into environmental impact assessment

Darren T. Janzen

doi:10.1117/12.2679882

20 October 2023 Integrating Earth observation science into environmental impact assessment

Darren T. Janzen

Proceedings Volume 12727, Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Hydrology XXV; 1272719 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2679882
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2023, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Abstract

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes have well-established requirements for baseline data describing the status and trends of rapidly changing environments. Examination of these requirements demonstrates a strong capacity for Earth Observation (EO) science to support EIA processes. This capacity has not been matched with EO uptake indicating substantial persistent barriers, including: (1)-EO science awareness; (2)-data availability and usability; and (3)-technological solutions and analytics capacity. The Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation is at the mid-point of a ten-year Earth Observation for Cumulative Effects (EO4CE) research program to integrate EO within Canada’s EIA processes. The EO4CE program has employed a wide variety of data systems (optical, microwave, gravity, etc.) and methods (machine learning, big data systems, etc.) to build biosphere, hydrosphere, and cryosphere data products with national scale coverage and regional scale detail. Next steps for the program include preparing for inclusion of next-gen sensors, improving data production frameworks, and addressing awareness and uptake issues through focused communication and demonstration. This presentation will provide an overview of EO4CE implementation, results, and lessons learned which would be applicable to similar initiatives.

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Darren T. Janzen "Integrating Earth observation science into environmental impact assessment", Proc. SPIE 12727, Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Hydrology XXV, 1272719 (20 October 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2679882

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