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Editorial

Preface to the 1st International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing—Shaping Sustainable Global Landscapes (ICARS 2025) †

by
Fabio Tosti
1,2,*,
Andrea Benedetto
3 and
Luis Ángel Ruiz
4
1
School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London, St Mary’s Road, Ealing, London W5 5RF, UK
2
The Faringdon Research Centre for Non-Destructive Testing and Remote Sensing, University of West London, St Mary’s Road, Ealing, London W5 5RF, UK
3
Department of Civil, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies Engineering, Roma Tre University, Via Vito Volterra 62, 00146 Roma, Italy
4
Geo-Environmental Cartography and Remote Sensing Group (CGAT), Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
†
All papers published in the volume were presented at the 1st International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing (ICARS 2025), Barcelona, Spain, 26–28 March 2025; Available online: https://sciforum.net/event/ICARS2025.
Eng. Proc. 2025, 94(1), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025094027
Published: 29 October 2025
(This article belongs to the Proceedings of The 1st International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing – Shaping Sustainable Global Landscapes (ICARS 2025))
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1. Introduction

The 1st International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing—Shaping Sustainable Global Landscapes (ICARS 2025) was held in Barcelona, Spain, from 26–28 March 2025.
Hosted by leading experts and supported by the global remote sensing community, ICARS 2025 offered a comprehensive platform for exploring how advanced remote sensing is revolutionizing our understanding and management of global landscapes and sustainability.
The conference featured 107 studies, including 43 oral presentations and 64 poster presentations, highlighting cutting-edge research and practical applications. Discussions focused on how advanced remote sensing technologies are transforming our approach to global challenges. Over three days, scholars and professionals explored innovations in Earth and environmental sciences, engineering advancements, and practical applications in biological and agricultural fields.
A major highlight of the event was the summit “Space Agenda for Tomorrow” held on the second day. The summit brought together global experts from science, industry, and policy to discuss key challenges and opportunities related to remote sensing and sustainability. Featuring five distinguished panelists from leading international institutions, the session offered diverse insights and fostered stimulating dialogue on some of the most pressing global issues of our time.

2. Sessions

The conference sessions covered the latest developments in sensor technologies, data acquisition, and analysis methods, as well as their applications in addressing global challenges such as climate change, environmental management, and urban planning. Participants also discussed how remote sensing is enhancing our understanding of ecosystems, agriculture, and infrastructure resilience.
ICARS 2025 featured eight technical sessions, each dedicated to a specific thematic area:
S1. Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and Imaging Spectroscopy.
S2. Urban Remote Sensing.
S3. Remote Sensing for Environmental Sustainability.
S4. Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Water, and Food Security.
S5. Advancements in Remote Sensing through Drone Technology.
S6. Remote Sensing for LULC and Land Management.
S7. Remote Sensing for Forests and Carbon.
S8. Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and Artificial Intelligence.
The conference program was further enriched by the contributions of nine keynote speakers, who addressed global sustainability topics through the lens of remote sensing, and by a dedicated Early Career Researchers’ Session that showcased the innovative work of emerging scientists in the field.

3. Event Awards

To recognize the outstanding research presented during the conference, ICARS 2025 presented a series of awards sponsored by the journal Remote Sensing. These included the Best Oral Presentation Award, the Best Poster Award, and two Early Career Researchers awards. The awardees were selected by the Selection Committee following a comprehensive evaluation of all oral and poster presentations delivered during the conference.
Early Career Researcher Awards:
Ji-Hoon Ha—Korea Space Weather Center, Republic of Korea;
Md. Ataul Gani—Jagannath University, Bangladesh.
Best Poster Award:
Ahmed Hasoba—University of Sopron, Hungary.
Best Oral Presentation Award:
Asmaa Moussaoui—Institute of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Hassan II, Rabat, Morocco.

Acknowledgments

The authors extend their sincere appreciation to all participants, speakers, and session chairs for their valuable contributions, as well as to the Scientific and Selection Committees for their dedicated efforts in ensuring the quality and success of the conference. Special thanks are also due to the Conference team, sponsors and partners, including the journal Remote Sensing, for their continued support in promoting scientific excellence and innovation.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Tosti, F.; Benedetto, A.; Ruiz, L.Á. Preface to the 1st International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing—Shaping Sustainable Global Landscapes (ICARS 2025). Eng. Proc. 2025, 94, 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025094027

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Tosti F, Benedetto A, Ruiz LÁ. Preface to the 1st International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing—Shaping Sustainable Global Landscapes (ICARS 2025). Engineering Proceedings. 2025; 94(1):27. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025094027

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Tosti, Fabio, Andrea Benedetto, and Luis Ángel Ruiz. 2025. "Preface to the 1st International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing—Shaping Sustainable Global Landscapes (ICARS 2025)" Engineering Proceedings 94, no. 1: 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025094027

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Tosti, F., Benedetto, A., & Ruiz, L. Á. (2025). Preface to the 1st International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing—Shaping Sustainable Global Landscapes (ICARS 2025). Engineering Proceedings, 94(1), 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025094027

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