Earth Observation for ecosystem monitoring at the interface of wetland conservation and food production in Rwanda

Wetlands are considered as biodiversity hotspots and they are commonly valued for water purification, flood retention and carbon sequestration. The need for their protection is undisputed. The urgency of the topic has become more tangible with recent studies demonstrating the rapid decline of global wetland area, where inland wetlands are being most affected. Agricultural wetland use is often described as the main driver of wetland degradation...