Connected Conservation Foundation

Round 3 of our Satellites for Biodiversity Award is here! ?? ????? In collaboration with the #AirbusFoundation, we’re empowering you to harness high-resolution satellite data and AI. Whether it’s monitoring ecosystem dynamics from space, mapping critical habitats or detecting environmental threats before they escalate - your ideas could reshape how we monitor and protect nature at scale. ? You could be one of 3 winners to receive: ??? Access to the extraordinary capabilities of Airbus Pléiades and Pléiades Neo satellites to capture breathtakingly detailed images of Earth in HD15, 30cm and 50cm resolution. ?? $6,000 from the Connected Conservation Foundation? ??Esri's ArcGIS Pro for mapping and data visualisation. ? Peer deep into the heart of our planet from above, unlocking secrets held in the densest rainforests, most remote deserts and vast ocean expanses.? ? This is your chance to elevate your conservation efforts to new heights. Lift off with us. Learn more and apply today ?? https://lnkd.in/e_XcKVQ8???? ? #SatellitesforBiodiversity #satellites4sustainability #SpaceForGood #Tech4nature #conservationgrants #PléiadesNeo #VHR #tech4wildlife

New drones equipped with cameras and #AI, capable of scanning zebras' unique stripe patterns—much like barcodes—are being trialled in Kenya for individual identification and population monitoring ?? ? It will be interesting to see the development of these tools to complement other wildlife monitoring techniques. For example, high-resolution Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras?deployed at six critical watering holes are monitoring reintroduced endangered Grevy’s zebra at Sera Wildlife Community Conservancy. The cameras, already streaming detailed live footage across over 100 kilometres of Kenya's arid bushland, send real-time data to Northern Rangelands Trust's central control room.? ? These technologies can provide invaluable insights into the zebras’ movements, health and behaviour while avoiding navigating the challenging terrain. We look forward to the results from University of Southampton and Marwell Wildlife.? ? https://lnkd.in/evbw8DzU #Conservationtech #tech4wildlife #tech4nature

We’re incredibly grateful for the warm welcome from?Big Life Foundation last week! It was inspiring to visit their operations room and meet some of the dedicated team. These individuals work tirelessly to protect 1.6 million acres of the Greater Amboseli ecosystem in East Africa. As part of their conservation efforts, Big Life has grown to become the second-largest employer within the region, offering vital resource stability, community support, healthcare and educational opportunities. Together with Cisco and Actility, we’re proud to support Big Life’s next step in conservation technology: implementing a #LoRaWAN network throughout the Greater Amboseli Ecosystem. This advanced system will enhance conservation operations by providing real-time data directly to their operations room. With these insights, managers can swiftly coordinate responses to incidents and oversee operations with greater efficiency across such a vast landscape. We’re excited to work alongside Big Life to deploy applications of #LoRa sensors, including wildlife tracking and environmental monitoring, to strengthen conservation efforts further.

An incredible honour to meet Craig, one of Kenya’s last legendary “big tuskers” during our visit to Amboseli National Park. At 51, he’s among only a few dozen left worldwide, protected by tireless efforts from the Big Life Foundation and local Maasai communities. ? These elephants face daily challenges as they navigate human landscapes, from crossing roads to occasional crop raids. But thanks to Big Life’s rangers and their strong ties with communities, conflicts are mitigated, allowing Craig and many other elephant herds to roam freely ??? ??Doc Watson ? #Amboseli #CraigTheTusker #Conservation #BigLifeFoundation

We’re delighted to see the progress made by our esteemed winners of our Satellites for Biodiversity award in partnership with the Airbus Foundation, with some projects now complete ??? In Namibia, we’re supporting EHRA - Elephant Human Relations Aid to use high-resolution satellite imagery and elephant collar tracking to analyse desert elephant movements and reduce human-elephant conflict. By mapping water sources, land boundaries and vegetation, they are working with 40 rural communities for effective land planning, helping protect the 21 remaining desert elephants ?? In Papua New Guinea, we’re supporting the TKCP to combine satellite imagery with land-use monitors to track habitat loss affecting endangered species like the tree kangaroo and echidna. This data is empowering local communities to report illegal activities?? In Thailand, the Asian Institute of Technology has mapped land-use changes with AI and satellite imagery to protect the habitat of the wild Asian elephant population. Machine learning algorithms assess habitat changes and inform conservation policies to mitigate human-elephant conflict ?? In South Sudan, Fauna & Flora is using satellite imagery and machine learning to map core forest patches and establish community conservation areas, protecting endangered species like chimpanzees and African forest elephants while promoting sustainable resource management ?? Inspired by these projects? Apply for Round 3 today and get a chance to access breathtakingly detailed images of Earth in HD15, 30cm and 50cm resolution, a $6,000 grant from the Connected Conservation Foundation, and Esri's ArcGIS Pro for mapping and data visualisation ???? https://lnkd.in/eghhweZg #Conservationgrants #NGOgrant #NatureGrants #EnvironmentalGrants #ConservationFunding?

Kicking off an exciting week back in the field! We’re visiting our new 2024 field partners and projects, and we can’t wait to share what’s in store. The most spectacular landscapes! ????

Huge congratulations to The Safari Collection Footprint Trust on the launch of your new state-of-the-art operations room—which will coordinate reserve activities and strengthen conservation efforts across the Maasai Mara National Reserve. We’re proud to support this initiative by securing generous donations from Cisco and Actility. Together, we’re working to improve resource management with the installation of a #LoRaWAN network, bringing advanced connectivity and data insights to protect this unique ecosystem. We're Looking forward to seeing the impact this has on the ground.

Reflecting on the incredible progress in our 2023-2024 Annual Report, we’re inspired to expand our efforts across the globe! ?? CCF has scaled up significantly, from supporting new partners across Africa and Asia to opening a South African charitable office, allowing us to extend our impact further. Some of our collaborative project highlights include: ??Supporting 29 protected areas, securing 5.6 million hectares of wilderness with vital digital infrastructure, wide-area satellite imagery and sensing networks.? ?? Equipping field teams with the tools to make more impact, through a holistic, 'tech ecosystem' approach, providing technology, training and community engagement. ?? Empowering 11 innovative satellite projects, monitoring 961,000 hectares of critical habitat. ?? Recognised by the UN, as helping provide best practices in connecting those in developing countries with effective conservation technologies. ?? But what fills us with the most pride? Seeing our partners thrive—using technology to protect threatened species and build ecosystem resilience?? Delve into our full report here ?? https://lnkd.in/eF-asAaU #ConnectedConservationFoundation #Tech4Wildlife #Tech4Nature #Tech4Good #ConservationTech

As the #COP16 nature talks open their doors in Colombia, we must evaluate the current state of policy progress toward our nature targets ?? Alarmingly, Wildlife and Countryside Link's tracker reveals that none of the targets agreed upon during the global nature talks in 2022 have received adequate action, with some even indicating a regression in policy advancement. Furthermore, scientists and experts around the world have warned that the stakes are high, and there is “no time to waste”. At COP16, the UK must step up and unveil bold plans for nature, including: Increased funding for protected sites ??? International finance to strengthen nature initiatives??? Enhanced capacity-building and development through improved access to and transfer of technology ??? We must also promote innovation and foster technical and scientific cooperation, especially in developing countries. This involves encouraging joint technology development and collaborative scientific research programs aimed at the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. CCF believes in cultivating a holistic tech ecosystem. This approach ensures that field partners have access to robust technologies, alongside receiving the necessary support and training to utilise them effectively. Moreover, we are committed to ensuring that local communities benefit from these advancements through digital and technological uplift. Our efforts must align with the ambitious goals and targets outlined in the Framework, and we are dedicated to championing this cause.

We're looking forward to attending techUK's free online webinar "Tech for Good: How can technology be used to protect nature?" on 31 October 2024. The session, led by Isobel Ashbey from Cambridge Consultants and Joe Griffin from Vodafone, will cover the role of technology in biodiversity conservation, how businesses can mitigate their impact on nature, and how the tech sector can reduce its ecological footprint. led by I Register here: https://lnkd.in/d9GwU-y4 #tech4good #tech4wildlife #tech4nature