Elsevier Spatial Analysis for Complex Territorial Systems: Geo-information Technologies and European Official Statistics (Earth Observation)

Spatial Analysis for Complex Territorial Systems: Geo-information Technologies and European Official Statistics offers a multidisciplinary exploration of spatial analysis, geo-information technologies, and official statistics, focusing on their applications in environmental, economic, and planning challenges in Europe and the Mediterranean. Comprising 16 insightful chapters authored by leading scholars from Southern and Eastern Europe, Ireland, and the United States, the book delves into the complexities of socio-ecological monitoring through data integration and refined statistical indicators. Key topics include climate monitoring, land degradation, settlement patterns, and disaster resilience, providing a comprehensive understanding of local contexts and policy implications. The book begins with contributions from a traditional ecological, agronomic, and environmental vision, then continues with a set of studies with stricter socio-demographic and economic focus. It then discusses how other quantitative approaches (e.g., based on big data and primary surveys) may clarify the role of policies and planning, addressing sustainable development goals in the ‘kaleidoscopic’ European landscapes. Conclusions confirm the urgent need of integrating the vast potential of geo-information techniques, together with spatial analysis and official statistics, into more flexible sustainable development strategies that reflect local conditions and spatially explicit background contexts. Offers a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, making it an invaluable resource for academics, students, policymakers, and practitioners across various fields Presents 15 representative case studies that illustrate practical applications of geo-information tools, making complex socio-ecological phenomena accessible to both seasoned researchers and newcomers to quantitative techniques Analyzes the role of policies targeting sustainable development goals within diverse European contexts, emphasizing the necessity for place-specific approaches Discusses innovative methodologies for monitoring and assessing environmental conditions, including remote sensing and big data integration, providing readers with cutting-edge insights into contemporary research