Vizzuality

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The recent 'finance COP' in Baku concluded with mixed outcomes. While some progress was made for climate funding, expectations largely went unmet. Check out this insightful analysis from Nature4Climate! 👇 #COP29

UPDATES: This week, Susana Romao and Francis Gassert participated in dynamic discussions at the SatSummit. While Francis delved into Earth Observation's influence on land management, Susana led a panel unraveling the devastating effects of war on people and nature. Leaving the conference, here are a few of their highlights: 🌍 The EO community is vast and GIS applications are more complex than ever. 🚀 Launching satellites is getting cheaper, yet defense intelligence dominates data usage. 🌳 Forest monitoring excels while other land-use aspects lag behind. 🤝 Ground-level validation enhances accuracy - crowdsourcing can be pivotal. In essence, we need reliable sources of EO data that are easily accessible and free. More needs to be done to distribute open data and we are proud to be a part of this movement - with countless others! - who stand for open data for humanitarian and environmental purposes 🌱 Big thanks and congrats to the organisers and the incredible speakers for this year's edition and see you next year! #SatSummit

Global conflicts hurt not only people and animals but also the environment: "The environment is the invisible victim of conflict; we are trying to make this visible using Earth Observation." As conflicts continue to grow, ecosystems are at risk, and the work being done by these #SatSummit attendees has the potential to mitigate the risk, raise awareness, and attempt to restore impacted areas. In order to continue to monitor these situations, we need a reliable source of EO data that is open, accessible, and free. Quite frankly, the commercial data providers have made access and licensing difficult and have prioritized the military. We can build satellites and distribute open data for humanitarian and environmental purposes with the right partnerships, funding, and technology. kudos and thank you Wim Zwijnenburg Cornelia S. Bill Greer Susana Romao

A few months back, we teamed up with Planet Tracker to conduct a “nature footprinting” study featuring Nestlé 🍫 Our goal was to demonstrate what is possible in terms of transparency - even without full traceability data - and encourage companies to think more broadly about their nature footprint and act on it, and for investors to recognize hidden supply chain effects. Here the Planet Tracker and Vizzuality teams used our LandGriffon tool and methodology to model Nestlé's carbon, deforestation, and water footprints. Discover the importance of our findings in our latest blog post 👇 #Sustainability #SupplyChainTransparency #CorporateResponsibility

Have you checked out our latest video? 🎥 In under two minutes, dive into 15 years of transformative collaboration for sustainable change, showcasing platforms like Global Forest Watch, Trase - Intelligence for sustainable trade, Marxan, Aqueduct and more! With #COP29 underway, we have proof that climate action is not just wishful thinking, it is already happening everywhere. Join us on our mission and explore our commitment to impact here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dZYuaFBg

#COP29 unfolds, we urge leaders to advance climate finance and prioritise resilience for the most vulnerable. Tools like CoCliCo can guide these efforts by providing crucial data on coastal flood risks due to marine surges and sea level rise, but true progress depends on coordinated action. Read the full blog ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ezv4JeZi #valenciafloods #climatechange #climateresilience

📣 Save the date: Join Francis Gassert & Susana Romao on November 18th and 19th during SatSummit 2024 in Lisbon! On November 18th, Francis will moderate the panel on "Land Monitoring for Nature and Climate". Together with guests he will explore how satellite data can inspire global action on nature and climate. ⏰ When? 14:00 🔖 Session - E008 👥 Speakers include: Alyssa Barrett, Jake Wilkins & Steffen Fritz. On November 19th, Susana will moderate the panel on "Ecological Impact of Conflict". This panel will connect experts utilizing remote sensing in conflict zones to share insights and future opportunities. Discover how earth observation reveals the harsh impacts of war on our environment. ⏰ When? 10:45 🔖 Session - E008 👥 Featuring speakers Bill Greer, Cornelia S. & Wim Zwijnenburg. Curious? Meet us in Lisbon and do not miss an opportunity to connect! 💡 #SATSUMMIT2024

🔔 Tomorrow, Michael Harfoot will be at NatureTech Finance 2024 by NatureAlpha for a panel discussion at The Royal Society in London! From 2 PM to 5 PM Mike will participate in a workshop on "How the biodiversity data needs of industry are driving technological solutions". During a panel, he will introduce the #OpenNatureInitiative: a collective of experts who care deeply about speeding up biodiversity action through open data systems and whose goal is to share this knowledge freely to make it available to everyone everywhere. By sharing conservation data and tools, we all benefit. 🌱 For inquiries about OpenNature, don't hesitate to contact Mike! 🗒️ Please note that the workshop is by invitation only. #Event #NatureTechFinance2024

COP29: Can humanity rise to the occasion? Absolutely 🌱 🌍 History relentlessly shows us that unity and determination drive change. In just a few decades, we've transformed our lives and have adopted mind-blowing technologies and ways of life. Yet, we apparently struggle to envision living on Earth sustainably? As COP29 kicks off in Baku, Azerbaidjan today, we urge leaders and businesses to forge impactful and binding agreements that prioritize the lives of all in our one and only home. In the words of our Campaign & Advocacy Lead Jacinta Hamley: "Another Climate COP is here. Make it count". Read all about her reflections (and our shared hopes) now 👇 #COP29