Tropical ecosystems rank among the most diverse globally, yet they face severe threats, primarily due to human resource exploitation. Understanding their structure and functionality is crucial for maintaining local communities and human well-being, as well as comprehending their resilience to climate change. Remote sensing has emerged as a pivotal technique in ecosystem studies, enabling large-scale and continuous collection of precise data on ecosystem structure and composition, even in hard-to-reach areas. 
In this symposium, we aim to gather experts in tropical ecology and conservation from various fields, presenting innovative remote sensing approaches to assess ecosystem structure, functionality, and resilience. Our speakers will explore integrating remote sensing with current ecological approaches—such as functional ecology, interactions, and natural capital—to grasp ecosystem structure, functionality, and their roles in ecosystem maintenance against anthropogenic changes and climate shifts.
By examining cutting-edge research and sharing leading ecological knowledge, this symposium aims to promote dialogue, drive progress and advance the integration of remote sensing into the study of tropical ecosystems. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and exchange, we aim to improve our understanding of these vital ecosystems and develop conservation strategies to secure their future.