International Snow Leopard Day
23rd October ...
We cannot mitigate climate change if we do not measure it
Earth Observation
What is now called the “New Space Economy” (a sector dedicated to the acquisition of satellite data for environmental monitoring) is destined to involve more and more institutions and companies in the future.
EARTH OBSERVATION, in fact, which has always been used for military and government applications, is now, more than ever, becoming an indispensable tool for monitoring the health of the planet and studying and measuring the effects of ongoing climate change. Dedicated tools for such observations make it possible to trace real “trajectories of future development” with the precise aim of supporting investment and efficiency logics useful for both the institutional and private sectors.
The planethealthcheck.com platform draws on these satellite monitoring technologies and, together with its big-data and information, presents itself as a useful and effective tool capable of monitoring climate change, particularly with regard to melting ice, rising sea levels and water resources, but also fires, deforestation, and even pollution caused by space waste.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a vital tool for supporting communication accessibility—and thus the opportunity to participate—particularly for individuals with cognitive or learning difficulties. Originating in clinical and educational settings, AAC fosters inclusion by making even complex concepts easier to understand. Through the use of symbols, images, and digital tools—whether used independently or in interaction with others—content becomes clearer and more immediate, facilitating a simple, effective, and inclusive learning experience.
On our platform, the AAC-symbol version has been intentionally integrated into the “interactive map” (homepage) and the “What if…”, “2000-2021”, and “10 Rules” sections (left sidebar). This valuable content was provided and created with the support of ISAAC ITALY—the Italian chapter of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication—which is dedicated to promoting and disseminating AAC across the country. We believe that applying these strategies to scientific content regarding change represents an investment that will help foster widespread awareness and a sense of responsibility among people from all walks of life.
One way to measure progress is to focus on the “5 Ps” that shape the SDGs: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships:
This website, namely Planet Health Check, is dedicated in particular to the safeguard of our environment and it aims at instilling more awareness among the public regarding the health of our Mother Earth offering some data and simple advices in order to participate in preserving our Planet because we do not have a second one. So in this section we only focus on those Goals interesting our Planet.
Goals 6, 12, 13, 14 and 15 present the challenges that our Planet is facing around the world.
Goal 6 ascribes management of water and sanitation for all to ensure access to clean and safe water for all people. As we know, management of water is critical in saving the Planet as all life forms require water in order to survive. In conjunction with Goal 6, Goal 12 assert appropriate and proportionate consumption and production for ensuring sustainable development. Goals 13, 14 and 15 directly addresses the significance effort towards protection of our planet. Goal 13 is presented as the precedent that all environmental protection policy and targets start from climate action. Goals 14 and 15 highlights that protection of our ecosystem is crucial for our planet’s survival while reminding us that we must work to achieve these goals systematically and simultaneously.
The health of the planet is also our health: explore planethealthcheck.com to find out how to take more concrete action to preserve this fundamental heritage.
More awareness about the health
of our planet is necessary
to preserve our future generations.
We only have one home.
We would do well to look after it.
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