Monitoring International Regimes by Satellite Remote Sensing: From Arms Control to Climate Change
- Paper number
IAC-08.E8.5.7
- Author
Ms. Masami Onoda, Kyoto University, Japan
- Year
2008
- Abstract
Remote sensing technology is to play an increasing role in relation to international accords. As global warming and the carbon cycle has become an issue high on the political agenda, more resources are to be allocated on spacebased research and data gathering for these purposes. Yet, we have very little knowledge on what role satellite Earth observation is to play in international regimes; how best we could achieve the mission requirements within the societal as well as scientific context; and how exactly we should manage the data and information derived. The purpose of this paper is to answer these questions, building on existing studies on the role of information, and science and technology in treaty implementation. As an analytical framework, I will adopt the ‘manegerial’ model used in studying factors to improved implementation and compliance with environmental treaties. The paper will examine the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty/IAEA Safeguards agreements; the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer/Montreal Protocol; and UNFCCC/Kyoto Protocol, with particular attention to the shift from cold-war arms control verification (as National Technical Means), through a parallel model of monitoring by an international organization -coupled with the development of commercial sector - to systematic observation and potential compliance monitoring. The study will illuminate factors for improved institutionalisation of Earth observation systems and international regimes, and a broader array of issues involving science & technology, and law & policy.
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