The Centre for Law and the Environment, Faculty of Laws (UCL), is concerned with the potential for using new developments in satellite technology for monitoring and enforcing national, European Community and international laws in the environmental sector. This research project explores the potential and significance of employing satellite monitoring data as a compliance tool, in the context of step-changes in the resolution capabilities, geographical coverage, and costs of the technology that are currently taking place. It will draw upon national and international experience to date and assess the opportunities that may be provided to address limitations in conventional inspection and enforcement regimes. The multi-year project, which is being conducted with the co-operation of the Remote Sensing Unit in the Department of Geography (UCL), will conclude in December 2008.
