Webinar: Launching SPAM2020, the latest innovation in global crop mapping

With climate change impacts, deforestation, and land use changes accelerating around the world, the need for mapping croplands—which cover 1.2 billion hectares, approximately 12% of Earth’s surface—is growing more urgent. Sustaining a growing global population, while protecting vital natural ecosystems, requires more efficient crop systems that sustainably produce more on less land and less water. Understanding the precise cultivation methods and geographical distribution of specific crops is crucial for framing research initiatives, establishing benchmarks, and guiding investment choices to move toward those goals.