The handbook was developed specifically for wetland managers and practitioners. It aims to facilitate the uptake of satellite-based approaches by showcasing their applicability and providing concrete examples to guide and inspire their implementation. The manual specifically refers to the GEOclassifier toolbox which was developed for wetland managers in the context of several internationally funded projects. This toolbox is available free of charge. It can be used, for example, to display and analyse satellite images and to map or classify wetland extents and conditions and changes thereof. The resulting satellite products can help to visualize improvements or degradation of wetlands, plan and discuss management measures and foster communication among experts and stakeholders or with the general public. This handbook has been prepared as part of the research and development project “Wetland-Afrika”.