Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS

Integration of remote sensing in IRIS climate and environmental monitoring activities for food security, human health and disaster management

Joint Event on 3^rd International Convention on Geosciences and Remote Sensing & Geochemistry, Environmental Chemistry and Atmospheric Chemistry

October 19-20, 2018 | Ottawa, Canada

Pietro Ceccato

Columbia University, NY

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Remote Sensing & GIS

Abstract:

Inter-annual and seasonal climate variability influences the physical and biological environment and provokes changes that threaten socio-economic systems and livelihoods. Food security and health are prime examples where drought, or flooding, can have profound implications for vulnerable populations in the developing world. Information on these changes is useful for the operational agencies that try to mitigate the adverse impacts of such events. The aim of this presentation is to show how remote sensing is used at IRI to monitor rainfall, vegetation, dust, and temperature and how these products are integrated into Early Warning Systems for food security, human health and disaster management. The operational use of these products by UN agencies, Ministries of Health and Agriculture in Africa, Asia, and Latin America will be demonstrated.

Biography :

E-mail: pceccato@iri.columbia.edu