Challenge 10:
Restore society’s relationship with the ocean

Ensure that the multiple values and services of the ocean for human wellbeing, culture, and sustainable development are widely understood, and identify and overcome barriers to behaviour change required for a step change in humanity’s relationship with the ocean.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, one of Iceland’s most picturesque landmarks, is also one of the most tangible and impressive demonstrations of the impact of climate change. This lake dotted with blue and white icebergs did not exist a century ago; it is the result of the melting of Europe’s largest ice sheet (Breiðamerkurjökull), and it began to form around 1935 as the glacier gradually receded. Jökulsárlón has quadrupled in size since 1970. Geoinformation technologies, such as satellite services based on the COSMO-SkyMed constellation, are a valuable asset for meticulously monitoring the health of glaciers, embracing a sustainable approach and protecting our natural heritage for future generations.