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The vulnerability of society to climate extremes and their consequences, such as rising temperatures, floods, wildfires, etc., has become one of the highest priority issues on the political agenda of world leaders. It is one of the most discussed issues in global economic, social, scientific and political fora. Concern about climate change has now become part of public consciousness and dialogue.
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- United Nations Framework Convention
- Stern Review
- Earth Observation Data
- Climate Change Debate
- Envisat Satellite
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Cheli, S. (2011). Space applications after Copenhagen. In: Schrogl, KU., Pagkratis, S., Baranes, B. (eds) Yearbook on Space Policy 2009/2010. Yearbook on Space Policy. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-0942-7_9
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