Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Risk Reduction

Jung-Sup Um, Anindita Nath, Bappaditya Koley, Tanupriya Choudhury

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443332470
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Geology & Earth Sciences

Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Risk Reduction presents a comprehensive examination of innovative geospatial methods utilized to address the challenges posed by climate change across various sectors. The book encompasses a wide array of topics, including the application of remote sensing in agriculture, urban climate change mitigation, and the evaluation of land use effects on surface temperatures. It highlights the integration of advanced technologies such as machine learning and satellite imagery to enhance drought risk mapping, deforestation detection, and flood prediction, providing valuable insights into environmental sustainability. Moreover, the text emphasizes participatory approaches and the role of local communities in climate resilience. By synthesizing interdisciplinary perspectives, the book underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies. Ultimately, this work serves as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners committed to leveraging geospatial techniques for effective climate change risk reduction and environmental management.Members of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on all Developments in Weather and Climate Science series titles. See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code. - Emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to climate change impacts, risk reduction, and mitigation strategies - Highlights the role of geospatial data, methods, and tools in monitoring climate change with advanced techniques in remote sensing and spatial analysis - Examines practical applications of geospatial techniques and machine learning techniques in risk management

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1 Frontier technology and application of remote sensing in agriculture for combating climate change
• Chapter 2 Synergizing remote sensing and geospatial analytics: A systematic review of land-cover effects on thermal comfort
• Chapter 3 A comprehensive review of drought risk mapping: Harnessing remote sensing and machine learning innovations
• Chapter 4 Social innovations and urban climate change adaptation in African informal settlements
• Chapter 5 Understanding the effects of climate change in the Chhattisgarh state from stakeholder perspective
• Chapter 6 Addressing urban overheating in India: Best practice from key cities
• Chapter 7 Geospatial analysis of health facilities in Ihiala and its environs using remote sensing and GIS
• Chapter 8 Impact of climate change and human pressures on water resources in the Nefifikh Basin, Morocco: Diagnosis and analysis using geomatics techniques
• Chapter 9 Assessment of inherent optical properties in Chilika Lagoon using C2RCC and in situ observations
• Chapter 10 Mapping and monitoring of climate change applications using LiDAR
• Chapter 11 Participatory approach to geographic information systems-based mapping and monitoring of urban data through capacity building
• Chapter 12 Enhanced cloudburst prediction using integrated conventional and recurrent neural networks with satellite imagery and meteorological data
• Chapter 13 Characterizing biseasonal intrabar grain roughness variations in a Darjeeling-Himalayan foothill river: Insights into monsoon-sensitive fluvial response
• Chapter 14 Presenting the climate-informed factor model: A framework for evaluating the environmental unsustainability of single-family residences in the context of an approaching climate crisis
• Chapter 15 Integrating Sentinel-1 SAR data with Google Earth Engine for enhanced flood detection in Lakhimpur district in Assam, India
• Chapter 16 Trends and impact of climate variability on cereal crops in Uttar Pradesh: A spatial analysis
• Chapter 17 Comparative analysis of PM10 estimation using MODIS and Landsat ETM data in the Kolkata municipal corporation area
• Chapter 18 Vulnerability assessment and mitigation strategies for disaster-resilient urban growth: Studies on Bhubaneswar, India
• Chapter 19 Comparative assessment of landslide susceptibility of West Sikkim using three machine learning techniques
• Chapter 20 Climate change mitigation, adaptation, and future directions—Case study
• Chapter 21 Enhancing runoff prediction accuracy by integrating soil moisture balance with the Soil Conservation Service Curve Number model for climate change monitoring: A geospatial approach in watershed management
• Chapter 22 Geospatial ANN-MATLAB models for mitigating climate changes: A case study of Vijayawada city, Andhra Pradesh, India
• Chapter 23 A geospatial approach for evaluating channel instability and active bank erosion of the river Ganga-Bhagirathi in West Bengal, India
• Chapter 24 Practice of rat-hole mining and its impact on environmental degradation: A case study in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India
• Chapter 25 Monitoring and mapping river health for environmental sustainability with geospatial techniques—A case study of Catalunya
• Chapter 26 A study of forest fragmentation and its relationship with temperature change in Valmiki Tiger Reserve, India
• Chapter 27 Green and blue spatial infrastructure for climate responsive planning: A case of Navi Mumbai city, India
• Chapter 28 Artificial intelligence at the intersection of urban climate change adaptation
• Chapter 29 Kenya’s Green Belt Movement: A case study in sustainable risk reduction and climate change adaptation
• Chapter 30 Climate resilience in Fiji: Sustainable strategies for mitigating global climate change risks
• Chapter 31 Sustainable approaches for risk reduction of global climate change issues
• Chapter 32 From highways to greenways: The role of the Passante Verde di Mestre in environmental conservation and climate resilience
• Index