Satellites and AI help track global climate adaptation, especially in farming and remote areas, supporting the Paris Agreement.

A new study led by the University of Galway and the European Space Agency shows satellite-based Earth observation, combined with artificial intelligence, is crucial for tracking global climate adaptation, especially in agriculture and remote areas. Published ahead of COP30 and in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, the research highlights that satellites provide consistent, long-term data on climate variables—such as water use, crop changes, extreme weather, and health risks—for up to six decades. This space-based monitoring supports the Paris Agreement’s Global Goal on Adaptation by enabling objective, global assessments of resilience efforts where ground data is lacking.