{"product_id":"earth-observation-applications-and-global-argyro-kavvada-9781119536765","title":"Earth Observation Applications and Global Policy Frameworks","description":"\u003cb\u003eApplying Earth science knowledge to sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, and climate action\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eData and insights from Earth observations are critical for assessing the health of our planet, monitoring change, and addressing societal challenges from the local to the global scale.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarth Observation Applications and Global Policy Frameworks\u003c\/i\u003e presents case studies of Earth science information integrated with statistics and socioeconomic data for managing development targets, improving disaster resilience, and mitigating and adapting to climate change. It also showcases open collaboration among researchers, United Nations and government officials, entrepreneurs, and the public.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume highlights include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies of projects working with local and national governments, and through public-private partnerships, to make the most of the large volume of complex and diverse Earth science information sources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplications from diverse disciplines including wetland preservation, food security, water quality, marine conservation, disasters, urbanization, drought and land degradation, and greenhouse gas monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamples of internationally coordinated initiatives that are driving progress on three landmark United Nations agreements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResources for decision-makers and practitioners in local and national governments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eFind out more in this Q\u0026amp;A with the lead editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Argyro Kavvada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119536766\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119536765\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Geophysical Union\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/21\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.60d","brand":"Argyro Kavvada","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44067117924607,"sku":"9781119536765","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_05c96579-cae7-4bfc-a6df-5cd78a9fa914.jpg?v=1685411299","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/earth-observation-applications-and-global-argyro-kavvada-9781119536765","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}