UrbVerde 2025: Innovations in Remote Sensing for Urban Public Policies and Climate Change Mitigation

ABSTRACT: This thematic session presents advancements in the use of remote sensing and associated technologies  for sustainable urban management and climate change mitigation within the FAPESP thematic project "UrbVerde:  Public Policies for Territorial Qualification Oriented to Climate Adaptation and Inequality Reduction." The research  includes monitoring urban heat islands and greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater ABC region, analyzing their  impacts on public health and urban planning. The session also discusses the development of tools for urban expansion  analysis and territorial qualification in the state of São Paulo, utilizing machine learning and digital image  processing. Another highlight is the implementation of computational models with remote sensing to support flood  prevention policies in Diadema-SP. Additionally, the session covers the update of the UrbVerde Platform, applying  User Experience Design principles in a WebGIS, and the use of remote sensing in education to promote climate  justice through urban vegetation monitoring. The session emphasizes the importance of these innovations in  formulating effective public policies and promoting more inclusive and resilient urban planning in the face of climate  challenges.