Review of the use of remotely - sensed data for monitoring biodiversity change and tracking progress towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets

Abstract

Biodiversity indicators are a fundamental part of any monitoring system providing the mechanism for determining whether policies and actions are having the desired effect. They are also designed to communicate simple and clear messages to decision makers. Indicators use quantitative data to measure aspects of biodiversity, ecosystem condition, ecosystem services, and drivers of change, and aim to enhance understanding of how biodiversity is changing over time and space.