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Fostering sustainability by leveraging Space data

Overview

Supporting Public Administrations in developing cloud infrastructures using Space data for urban greenery monitoring

Background

Public Administrations (PA) play a vital role in urban green space management, ensuring the sustainability and health of parks, gardens, and other green areas. Effective monitoring and maintenance of urban greenery are essential for improving air quality, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting a healthier urban environment.

Service & Capabilities

Technology market research

Service design

Organisation & operations

Challenge

Managing urban green spaces presents several challenges, including inefficient monitoring methods, limited real-time data on plant health, and resource constraints for maintenance. Additionally, climate change and urbanisation increase the need for data-driven decision-making to optimise green infrastructure management.

Technology

Web GIS

Satellite imagery

Solution

Approach:

A technology-driven approach is implemented, integrating GIS technology and satellite data to enhance urban green monitoring. Satellite imagery provides insights into vegetation health, while predictive maintenance models help optimise resource allocation for irrigation, pruning, and landscaping activities.

Results

Results Achieved:

The initiative improves the efficiency of green space maintenance, enabling proactive interventions to preserve urban ecosystems. Urban green monitoring allows for quicker responses to plant diseases, water stress, and environmental hazards. Optimised maintenance schedules reduce costs and improve overall sustainability.

Reduction in water consumption and CO₂ absorption improvement

+23%

Project Details

Elapsed

18 months

Year

2026

1/6 phases

Initiation & Planning

Define project scope, objectives, and key stakeholders (municipalities, environmental agencies, etc.). Identify green areas for monitoring and maintenance. Assess existing infrastructure and data collection methods.

2/6 phases

User and system requirement definition

Stakeholder interviews for user need definition. Analysis of existing databases

3/6 phases

Data Collection & System Integration

Deploy satellite-based remote sensing. Integrate public databases. Develop web GIS infrastructure for observations and predictive maintenance.

4/6 phases

Analysis & Risk Assessment

Process satellite and sensor data to assess vegetation health trends. Identify high-risk areas for drought stress. Define intervention priorities based on data insights.

5/6 phases

Validation & Performance Monitoring

Track KPIs. Conduct training sessions to pilot users. Conduct stakeholder feedback sessions for further refinements.

6/6 phases

Long-term Sustainability & Policy Integration

Develop guidelines for urban green management best practices. Integrate project findings into municipal environmental policies. Ensure continuous monitoring and updates to the system.

Insights and Thoughts

Best Practices:

Integration of satellite imagery and public and open databases for high accuracy urban green monitoring to optimise resource allocation and ensure sustainability. Outcome:

Improved Urban Green Space Health: Reduced plant stress, better air quality, and enhanced biodiversity.

Cost and Resource Optimization: More efficient use of water, fertilizers, and maintenance labour.

Proactive Risk Management: Early detection of plant diseases and environmental hazards.

Increased Community Engagement: Citizens actively participate in urban green monitoring.