Earth Observation Science and Applications for Risk Reduction and Enhanced Resilience in Hindu Kush Himalaya Region: A Decade of Experience from SERVIR

This open-access book is a compilation of lessons learned and experiences from using Earth observation (EO) science and applications to address environmental challenges in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. It includes a complete package of knowledge on service life cycles, multidisciplinary topics, and practically tested applications for the HKH. The book highlights SERVIR's approaches to the design and delivery of information services in agriculture and food security, land cover and land use change, ecosystems, water resources, hydro-climatic disasters, and weather and climate services. It is a valuable resource for professionals, practitioners, policymakers, academics, and other informed audiences working in sustainable development and evaluation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 375 pages
Publication date: 16 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive open-access book serves as a compilation of valuable lessons learned and experiences gained from our endeavors to harness Earth observation (EO) science and applications to address environmental challenges in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. It encompasses a comprehensive package of knowledge on service life cycles, encompassing multi-disciplinary topics and practical applications specifically tailored for the HKH. Comprising 19 chapters, drawn from a decade of experience gained through our implementation of SERVIR-HKH, a joint initiative of NASA, USAID, and ICIMOD, the book aims to build capacity in utilizing EO and geospatial technology for effective decision-making in the region.

The book highlights SERVIR's approaches to designing and delivering information services in various domains, including agriculture and food security, land cover and land use change, ecosystems, water resources, hydro-climatic disasters, and weather and climate services. It also delves into multidisciplinary topics such as service planning, gender integration, user engagement, capacity building, communication, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

We envision that this book will serve as a valuable reference resource for professionals and practitioners engaged in remote sensing, geographic information systems, regional and spatial sciences, climate change, ecosystems, and environmental analysis. Furthermore, we are optimistic that policymakers, academics, and other informed audiences involved in sustainable development and evaluation, both within and beyond the broader SERVIR network, will greatly benefit from the insights and case studies presented herein, spanning across cross-cutting topics.

Weight: 780g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030735685
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021