Application of GIS for greenhouse gas emissions monitoring

Abstract

EN: This article examines the relevance of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions monitoring in Ukraine in the context of international climate commitments and European integration processes. Traditional GHG accounting methods are analyzed, and the necessity of combining them with modern geoinformation technologies is substantiated. The possibilities of applying remote sensing and GIS for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data, particularly in the land use, land-use change, and forestry (LULUCF) sector, are highlighted. Special attention is given to examples of international experience in using GIS and satellite monitoring systems (NASA, GOSAT, LUCAS). Results of retrospective and predictive analysis of GHG emission volumes in Ukraine are presented, taking into account realistic and pessimistic scenarios. The obtained results emphasize the potential of integrating GIS into national inventories as a tool for enhancing transparency and accuracy of climate policy.