Satellites help us map, measure and monitor peatlands

Peatlands, nature’s richest carbon storehouses, play a vital role in curbing climate change.
 
 Rezatec in Oxfordshire, UK, supported by ESA’s ARTES Integrated Applications Promotions programme, in the Peat spotter project uses satellite imagery, satnav and satcoms to provide valuable information to allow sustainable peatland management practices on a global scale.