Remote Sensing Technologies in Voluntary Restoration of Tropical Ecosystems

ABSTRACT: In this thematic session, we will explore several applications of remote sensing in restoration initiatives  that go beyond mandatory legal commitments. The first lecture will address the carbon market, highlighting how  remote sensing can be used to monitor and validate carbon credits generated by voluntary restoration projects. The  second lecture will discuss the importance of including degraded forests in restoration projects, discussing techniques  and approaches for estimating forest degradation using remote sensing. The third lecture will address the need and  importance of considering biodiversity and ecosystem services in restoration projects, presenting remote sensing  techniques that allow for the assessment and monitoring of biodiversity. Finally, the last lecture will address the  emerging jurisdictional carbon market in the Brazilian Legal Amazon, providing an insight into how Remote Sensing  can assist in the development of public policies for voluntary restoration. With these discussions, we hope to promote  a comprehensive and interdisciplinary dialogue that inspires new approaches and partnerships in restoration projects,  leveraging the use of remote sensing technologies to address current and future challenges in ecosystem conservation  and recovery.