Satellites are transforming biodiversity monitoring for global nature targets, but major gaps remain
A new scientific review published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity examines how satellite technology and remote sensing are being used to monitor global ecosystem health. While these tools offer significant advancements for nature targets, the study notes that major data gaps still exist.
Why it matters
Effective biodiversity monitoring is essential for meeting international climate and conservation goals, making the limitations of current technology a key policy concern.
edited by Sadie Harley , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
The article summarizes scientific findings from a peer-reviewed journal without editorializing.
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