Forestry inventory update is a critical component of sustainable forest management,
requiring both the spatially explicit identification of forest cover change and integration of …

There is a scientific consensus on the need for spatially detailed information on urban
landscapes at a global scale. These data can support a range of environmental services …

Spatially consistent and up-to-date maps of human settlements are crucial for addressing
policies related to urbanization and sustainability, especially in the era of an increasingly …

Accurate and up-to-date maps of built-up areas are crucial to support sustainable urban
development. Earth Observation (EO) is a valuable data source to cover this demand. In …

Abstract The Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) produces new global spatial
information, evidence-based analytics and knowledge describing the human presence on …

Abstract Land-Use and Land-Cover (LULC) map** is relevant for many applications, from
Earth system and climate modelling to territorial and urban planning. Global LULC products …

Human activity influences both the occurrence and impact of landslides in mountainous
environments. Population pressure and the associated land-use changes are assumed to …

Land cover map** from satellite images has progressed from visual and statistical
approaches to Random Forests (RFs) and, more recently, advanced image recognition …

The urban natural environment provides numerous benefits, including augmenting the
aesthetic appeal of urban landscapes and improving mental well-being. While diverse …

Reliable metrics to monitor human impacts on biodiversity are essential for informing
conservation policy. As insects are indicators of global change, whose declines profoundly …