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Remote Sensing of African Mountains: Geospatial Tools towards Sustainability. (13477)
Samuel Adelabu (South Africa)
Prof Samuel Adelabu
Professor And Deputy Dean
University Of The Free State
Australia
 
Corresponding author Prof Samuel Adelabu (email: psadeghnojeh[at]student.unimelb.edu.au)
 
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Published on the web 2025-03-16
Received 2024-12-02 / Accepted n/a
This paper is one of selection of papers published for the FIG Working Week 2025 in Brisbane, Australia in Brisbane, Australia and has undergone the FIG Peer Review Process.
FIG Working Week 2025 in Brisbane, Australia
ISBN n/a ISSN 2307-4086
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Abstract
Mountain environments are located on every continent and are crucial for their ecosystem services and functions. These environments provide a range of resources, such as meat, milk, wool, water, and soil preservation. However, due to climate change and its various effects, along with shifting socio-economic patterns around these areas, it is necessary to address these emerging challenges. This requires strategic planning and a thorough understanding of mountain ecosystems, which is where new technologies like geospatial tools (remote sensing and GIS) come into play. This study examines the use of remote sensing and GIS to evaluate and monitor mountainous ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on detecting changes caused by climate change and human activities.
 
Keywords: Geoinformation/GI; Remote sensing

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