To embrace the burgeoning land change science studies that exploit public-domain cloud-
computing platforms such as Google Earth Engine (GEE), for the first time, we organized a …

This paper proposes a processing chain for the derivation of global Leaf Area Index (LAI),
Fraction of Absorbed Photosynthetically Active Radiation (FAPAR), Fraction Vegetation …

Abstract Forty years (1980–2019) of reanalysis data were used to investigate climatology
and trends of heat stress in the Caribbean region. Represented via the Universal Thermal …

Abstract Google Earth Engine (GEE) serves as a versatile platform for processing and
visualising geospatial datasets, with its primary aim being to provide an open platform for …

Climate models predict increases in drought conditions in many parts of the tropics. Yet the
response of tropical forests to drought remains highly uncertain, especially with regards to …

Urbanization shows continuous expansion and development, ushering in the co-evolution of
urban environments and vegetation over time. Recent remote sensing-based studies have …

The insular Caribbean experiences numerous climate and environmental hazards, including
but not limited to hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and drought. While some hazards are well …

Reforestation often occurs when the economy shifts from agriculture to industry and services
such as tourism. However, there is a lack of coherent knowledge and investigation about the …

Coastal wetlands are shrinking rapidly due to land-use activities. Accelerated sea-level rise
(SLR) associated to the warming climate is also affecting coastal wetlands, particularly in …

High-carbon sequestrations of tropical montane forests and coastal mangroves have been
greatly disturbed by intensified extreme climate events such as alternating hurricanes and …