More floods, fires and cyclones - plan for domino effects on sustainability goals

Abstract

A heatwave can spark forest fires, which lead to air pollution, thus damaging public health. Flood barriers in the Netherlands and in Venice, Italy, are designed to protect against future sea-level rise. [...]analysing satellite images and other Earth-observation data can help to pinpoint where to deliver humanitarian aid most efficiently, and AI supports early-warning systems and risk assessment. [...]it takes into account the certainty and stability of food availability from year to year and within each year, which is affected by climate extremes.