Remote Sensing in Earth Systems Sciences - Call for Papers: Crossing Boundaries - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change Studies Using Remote Sensing

Climate change, a complex and multifaceted global challenge, is reshaping our planet at an unprecedented pace. The consequences of rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting ecosystems demand a nuanced and interdisciplinary understanding. Remote sensing, with its capacity

 to capture data from a distance, has emerged as a powerful tool to monitor and analyze the intricate dynamics of climate change. This special issue seeks to explore the intersections of remote sensing technologies with diverse academic disciplines, fostering a collaborative approach to unravel the complexities of climate change. Over the past decades, advancements in remote sensing technologies have revolutionized our ability to collect data on Earth's climate systems. Satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), LiDAR, and other remote sensing platforms provide a wealth of information, including temperature patterns, sea level rise, deforestation rates, and carbon emissions. This data, when integrated with insights from various academic disciplines, has the potential to offer a more comprehensive understanding of the intricate web of climate change impacts. Traditionally, climate change studies have been compartmentalized within specific disciplines such as climatology, ecology, and geoscience. However, the interconnected nature of climate change necessitates a collaborative effort that spans disciplinary boundaries. By incorporating perspectives from fields such as sociology, economics, public health, and urban planning, we can gain a holistic understanding of the socio-economic, cultural, and political dimensions of climate change. Objectives of the Special Issue: • Integration of Disciplines: Explore how remote sensing technologies can be integrated with disciplines such as sociology, economics, public health, and others to provide a more comprehensive understanding of climate change impacts. • Methodological Innovation: Showcase innovative methodologies that combine remote sensing data with interdisciplinary approaches, fostering the development of new tools and techniques for climate change studies. • Policy Implications: Examine the policy implications of interdisciplinary research, providing insights into how collaborative efforts can inform and shape effective climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. • Global Perspectives: Encourage submissions that represent diverse geographical regions, ensuring a global perspective on climate change challenges and solutions. • Communication and Outreach: Explore effective ways to communicate interdisciplinary research findings to policymakers, communities, and the public to drive informed decision-making and public engagement. Targeted Themes: • Urban Heat Islands and Remote Sensing: Exploring the Urban-Rural Interface • Biodiversity Conservation: Remote Sensing for Ecosystem Monitoring • Remote Sensing and Sustainable Agriculture: Addressing Food Security Challenges • Indigenous Knowledge and Remote Sensing: A Synergistic Approach to Climate Change Studies • Climate Change and Public Health: Integrating Satellite Data for Risk Assessment • Socio-Economic Impacts of Climate Change: A Remote Sensing Lens • Remote Sensing in Polar Regions: Understanding the Arctic and Antarctic Changes • Disaster Resilience: Remote Sensing Applications in Mitigating Climate-Induced Disasters • Oceanographic Changes: Remote Sensing Contributions to Marine Climate Studies • Remote Sensing and Climate Justice: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy.