(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 4. Azerbaijani
Azercosmos space agency has begun cooperation with developing small
island states and other vulnerable member countries of the
Commonwealth of Nations in strengthening climate-related
activities, Trend reports.
This cooperation is being carried out under a memorandum signed
by Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth.
Azercosmos has developed a comprehensive program for
Commonwealth member countries to analyze and assess climate change
activities using space technologies and geographic data.
The program will feature the following activities in
Commonwealth member states, particularly the Caribbean and Pacific
regions:
- monitoring drought levels and assessing drought risk using
satellite imagery;
- classification of cultivated areas;
- comprehensive forest monitoring;
- space monitoring measures for methane (CH4) concentration.
Enhancing knowledge and skills in remote sensing and geographic
information systems, thematic training, and consultations, which
are crucial for implementing these activities, are integral parts
of the program.
All countries benefit from space services daily, whether or not
they have access to space solutions.
Space solutions are the most powerful tool for climate
monitoring in small island states, which are on the front lines of
the adverse effects of climate change.
For example, space technologies play a crucial role in ensuring
the livelihoods and economic development of island states.
The examples include coastline monitoring for coastal
protection, ocean water level monitoring, illegal fishing control,
and oil spill detection, which is a vital aspect of the future for
small island states.
The program developed by Azercosmos will contribute to sharing
Azerbaijan's experience in the space industry with
climate-sensitive countries and developing their human capital in
this area.
This partnership, utilizing space technologies and geographic
data, aims to strengthen climate resilience, enhance disaster
preparedness, and support sustainable development.
The program, which includes space solutions, will serve as a
kind of roadmap for Commonwealth member states at COP29 in Baku and
future climate change events.
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