An SDG Tale of Urban and Forest Sustainability Told by Earth Observation

Earth observation (EO) is considered a key data source, but its operational use in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) framework is not yet fully implemented. More case studies and pilots can assist method testing and the development of international standards. This study is contributing towards this direction by estimating SDG 11.3.1 ("ratio of land consumption rate to population growth rate") and SDG 15.1.1 ("forest area as a proportion of total land area") using EO within the JustRedi project frame, which aspires to document the status of green and digital transition in Greece. EO facilitates the identification of local conditions shaping national trends and the design of effective regional development planning and policies.