Remote Sensing Contributions to Water-Related Risk Management within "Return", the Italian National Program on Environmental Risks in the Next Generation EU Framework

This paper explores remote sensing solutions for water-related disaster risk management within the RETURN (multi-Risk sciEnce for resilienT commUnities undeR a changiNg climate) project, funded within the Italian branch of the Next Generation EU framework. These encompass flood risk, drought risk, and coastal flooding under environmental and climatic changes. Emphasizing the pivotal role of remote sensing image processing, the paper discusses its significance as an essential tool within the project. It reviews remote sensing approaches tailored for the specified subtopics and delves into planned works, highlighting methodological approaches and data considerations crucial for addressing the complexities of water-related risks in the context of a changing climate.