Climate change monitoring

“Scientists, volunteer observers, and automated instruments from around the world measure climate variables at Earth's surface and above.” (NOAA Education, 2025)

Initiatives like the Climate Change Service from the European Union Copernicus programme “benefits from a sustained network of in situ and satellite-based observations and from re-analyses of climate data and modelling scenarios. Through the Climate Change Service it will be possible to access climate indicators – temperature increase, sea level rise, ice sheet melting, ocean warming – and climate indices – based on records of temperature, precipitation, and drought events – that describe both the identified climate drivers and the expected climate impacts.” (Mohr and Dowell, 2013)

Sources

Mohr, Tillmann, and Mark Dowell. 2013. “A Strategy for an Architecture for Climate Monitoring From Space.” https://wmo.int/media/magazine-article/strategy-architecture-climate-monitoring-from-space [Accessed March 11, 2025]

NOAA Education. 2025. “Climate data monitoring.” https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/climate/climate-data-monitoring [Accessed March 11, 2025]

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Natural Resource Scientist Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing, Kenya

Jotham's contributions are instrumental in the mission of the Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing, Kenya to leverage advanced technologies for environmental monitoring and sustainable resource management, directly supporting Kenya’s efforts to protect its natural resources in the face of climate change and development pressures. My work not only enhances national environmental policies but also contributes to regional conservation initiatives, making a lasting impact on the landscape and community well-being.