Earth Observation for the Federal Action Plan on Nature-based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity (EO4Nature)
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Background – The ANK
The Federal Action Plan on Nature-based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity (ANK), introduced by the German government in 2023, establishes a clear timeline and specific measures to improve ecosystems in Germany and enhance their resilience and contribution to climate protection. The first seven fields of action of the ANK focus on key ecosystems and landscape functions:
- Protection of intact peatlands and rewetting
- Near-natural water balance with vibrant rivers, lakes and floodplains
- Seas and coasts
- Wilderness and protected areas
- Forest ecosystems
- Soils as carbon stocks
- Nature-based climate action in settlement and transport areas
- The eighth field of action is dedicated to data collection, monitoring, modelling and reporting. Particularly, section 8.9 emphasizes the use of remote sensing to monitor the conditions and changes of these ecosystems as well as their contributions to climate protection.
Project goal
The EO4Nature project aims to develop innovative, satellite-based remote sensing methods to support ANK. To this purpose, LUP GmbH is developing a central portal that provides ANK-relevant geoinformation on various indicators for both specialist users and the general public.
The goal is to create user-friendly, modular tools – a so-called toolbox – that provides data for environmental monitoring. These tools should be individually customised, easily accessible and practical to use.
Development of the EO4Nature portal began in early 2025. LUP GmbH is working with numerous partners on this innovative portal, which will be completed by the end of 2027. The offering is supplemented by comprehensive training and documentation materials, user support and background information on the ANK.
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