BC3’s scientific director María José Sanz has participated in the new global forest new publication in Scientific Data. This study provides new estimates of global forest biomass using advanced satellite data and ground plots.

Aligned with the guidelines of the IPCC, the research aims to improve reporting on the amount of carbon stored in forests, a key factor in the fight against climate change.

In collaboration with institutions such as NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), the study presents an innovative way to enhance existing measures of forest biomass using Earth observation technologies.

“These estimates will allow countries to complement their forest estimates when developing their contributions to the fight against climate change through their forest ecosystems,” says María José Sanz, report co-author and scientific director of BC3.

The study highlights the importance of having up-to-date and accurate data to understand the role of forests in mitigating climate change, as they act as carbon sinks.

“For countries having accurate and validated data is crucial for planning effective climate change policies,” says María José Sanz, report author and director of BC3.

This research represents one more step to integrate Earth Observation technologies in supporting forest monitoring and complementing existing monitoring efforts by countries.