NatureMetrics

When pioneers for nature and climate unite, everyone wins. At The Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town, we witnessed something truly remarkable. Being an Earthshot Prize Finalist has reinforced our mission at NatureMetrics → to leverage the power of high integrity data to drive action and financing on the ground - and that’s exactly how we will be supporting our fellow Finalists, and our worthy Winners, in their endeavours for nature: → Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems (ATS) offers a simple, safe and reliable solution to transform industrial waste heat into electricity for use in hard to abate industries, with the potential to save gigatonnes of CO2. Their patented solution is also 98% circular, with components that can be reused, and cartridges that can be replaced as needed. → Keep IT Cool | Deliver while still fresh (KIC) provides sustainable refrigeration and smart distribution solutions for small farmers and fishers. It helps extend the shelf life of their produce, reduces spoilage, and creates more stable incomes. By improving profits and cutting down on food waste, KIC is helping build a more sustainable future for these communities. → High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC) is turning words into action, engaging with governments around the world to officially protect 30% of our land and oceans by 2030. HAC is pushing governments to commit and act to protect 30% of the world’s land and oceans by 2030. Since its inception, HAC has rapidly expanded its mission, signing up 120 countries to the 30×30 target and doubling its signatories since 2021. → Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative has achieved an almost unprecedented feat: saving the critically endangered Saiga Antelope from extinction. This mission has grown into one of the world’s largest conservation projects – to protect and restore Kazakhstan’s Golden Steppe. The Saiga Antelope has recovered from “critically endangered” to “near threatened” status on the IUCN Red List. From a population of just 20,000 in 2003, the steppe is now home to 2.86 million Saiga. → Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) drives behavioural change to help communities clean up waste, create jobs and build infrastructure to support circular waste management across Africa. Since 2019, they have created 70 green jobs for young people, widows, single mothers, and people with disabilities. As a result, more than 5,000 people have benefited directly or indirectly from the model. Being part of this inspirational network will help us to advance our technology, expand our network, and connect with conservationists on the ground, supporting their vital work out in the field. From here, we will continue to push forward together, tackling the task at hand with our shared knowledge. Kat Bruce Ian Davies Juliet Jones Edwina Surtees Pippa Howard 2150 Systemiq Capital Ananda Impact Ventures BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund

Congratulations Just Climate on securing $175 million in backing for their Natural Climate Solutions strategy. As the first company to receive investment from this strategy, we appreciate the urgent need for funding to help transform land use to achieve global net-zero and nature positive goals - and that robust measurement must sit at the heart of this.   Our CEO, Dimple Patel echoed this sentiment, commenting: "recent geopolitical events remind us just how much we rely on visionary organisations prepared to make bold investments in change for good. Just Climate not only understand the urgent need to invest now to drive systems change but also has the reach and ability to convene the diverse stakeholders required to turn ambition into action. We are honoured to have their support — a true partnership rooted in shared goals and values."

🌍 Understanding habitat change is crucial for sustainability reporting, land management, and biodiversity monitoring → Land Cover mapping is one of the three key metrics for assessing habitat health. Our new Habitat Insights offering provides detailed biodiversity intelligence across these essential metrics: → Land Cover, → Habitat Connectivity, → and Vegetation Health, and more! Here, we’ll dive into Land Cover mapping—what it is and why it matters. 👀 → What is Land Cover Mapping? Land Cover mapping uses a modelled approach derived from satellite imagery to provide insights into the physical landscape, identifying major habitats and their respective areas at each site. This information is vital for: - Land Managers (including farmers) - Conservationists - Sustainability Teams → Why Measure Land Cover? 1️⃣ Habitat Identification - Highlights various habitat types (e.g. forests, grasslands, wetlands), aiding in the identification of biodiversity hotspots and potential species ranges. 2️⃣ Monitoring Changes - Tracks land cover changes to detect trends in ecosystem health—like increased tree cover indicating successful regeneration. 3️⃣ Informed Conservation Strategies - Prioritise actions by identifying habitat connections and areas needing restoration to enhance ecosystem resilience. 4️⃣ Regulatory Support - Aligns with frameworks like CSRD, TNFD, and GRI, facilitating compliance efforts and demonstrating a commitment to sustainability. Land Cover mapping is essential for informed decision-making and effective biodiversity management. By integrating this data into conservation practices, organisations can track ecological changes and meet regulatory requirements. 🔗 Learn more about the insights offered by Habitat Insights here → https://lnkd.in/gktsG2hH (P.S Be sure to check back for future posts on the ins and outs of Habitat Connectivity and Vegetation Health!)

How do we make biodiversity measurable at scale? This is one of the questions Dimple Patel, tackled in the recent Nature Tech Alliance webinar. → From small samples of water, soil and air, we can detect the entire tree of life, generating ground-truthed biodiversity intelligence. Combine that with geospatial and AI technology and we can deliver large-scale datasets, which organisations can rely on for key decision making, fundraising, financing, reporting and more. Catch up on the webinar to hear more from those leading the nature tech revolution. You’ll learn how companies are leveraging AI-powered insights and new data to navigate nature risks. Thank you ERM for hosting the webinar, and to fellow speakers from Planet, Salesforce, Anglo American, Anew Climate and Barclays. 📺 https://lnkd.in/daJ7uafU

Looking to simplify your CSRD, TNFD and GRI reporting? We’ve got you covered. All-new Habitat Insights is our geospatial tool designed to help organisations effortlessly meet their biodiversity reporting obligations. This powerful tool enables rapid assessments of habitat health and connectivity, providing you with the data necessary for compliance with leading environmental frameworks. How Habitat Insights supports your reporting → → Consolidated data platform - a comprehensive view of both habitat AND species data within a single platform, simplifying compliance with TNFD, CSRD, and GRI requirements. → Key metrics for reporting: 🏞️ Land Cover: easily track changes in land cover types (e.g., water, woodland, grassland) to inform your sustainability assessments 🐟 Habitat Connectivity: evaluate ecosystem connectivity to understand biodiversity pathways and support regulatory compliance 🌿 Vegetation health: gain insights into vegetation density and health, crucial for assessing biodiversity impacts → Time efficiency - accelerate your reporting process with early-stage assessments that eliminate the need for extensive on-the-ground monitoring, allowing for quicker decision-making and enhanced reporting accuracy. In an era where managing nature-related risks is paramount, Habitat Insights empowers organisations to not only comply with essential reporting frameworks but also to demonstrate their commitment to biodiversity stewardship and sustainable practices. Ready to elevate your reporting capabilities? Discover how Habitat Insights can streamline your compliance with TNFD, CSRD, and GRI - now available for new and existing NatureMetrics customers. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ejhRg2Ev

🧬 Detect Great Crested Newts (GCN) more reliably, efficiently, and cost-effectively with eDNA → our Senior Laboratory Coordinator Rebecca Irwin explains just how it works! → NatureMetrics offers a full GCN service, from sending you the testing kits, to processing the samples and delivering the data in a simple, easy-to-use platform. Plus, we have received a 100% GCN efficiency rating for every year we have run, thanks to experts like Rebecca, who has spent over 4.5 years working in our labs and overseeing the meticulous work of our teams. 🔗 GCN season is just around the corner. Pre-order your eDNA kit today → https://lnkd.in/etQrF6xk

🦊 🦆 Incredible to see so many species in just one location! Joe Huddart, PhD 🐟 it's brilliant to see this kind of accessible citizen science in action - a fantastic way to understand more about the diversity of the biodiversity around us, to inspire the next generation and to contribute to nationwide datasets. We're looking forward to that pioneering beaver making an appearance! 🤞

New product launch: introducing Habitat Insights! 🚀 Nature doesn't separate species from their habitats 🦎🌍 That’s why today at NatureMetrics, we are excited to be bridging the gap between satellite-based habitat data and ground-truthed eDNA species data; by launching Habitat Insights on our nature intelligence platform! Habitat Insights is an easy-to-use tool providing vital early-stage assessments of large terrestrial areas without the need for on-the-ground monitoring – equipping organizations with critical habitat data to inform effective management actions. Habitat Insights offers users the ability to: 🌍 Run rapid assessments of complex, hard-to-reach sites, showing change over time 🏭 Understand the impact of industrial activity and track performance of mitigation actions 🌳 Identify new areas for use or management needs e.g. carbon projects or BNG sites 🐨 Assess biodiversity hotspots for further investigation with eDNA 💻View projects and metrics in the NatureMetrics Intelligence Platform Whether you’re looking for a quick assessment of new project sites or interested in digging deeper and mapping habitats alongside species data, NatureMetrics now offers a connected and comprehensive solution. The challenge has always been clear → comprehensive biodiversity monitoring requires both species and habitat data, but gathering and analysing this information at scale has required multiple tools, different expertise, and disconnected systems... until now. By combining comprehensive eDNA species monitoring with earth observation analytics, we're creating complete biodiversity intelligence that transforms how organisations understand ecosystem health and their impact on nature over time. You can now access powerful habitat metrics alongside eDNA species data in a single platform: 🏞️ Land cover mapping - Track forest recovery, agricultural expansion, and land use shifts from above 🐁 Habitat connectivity assessment - Identify fragmentation and potential wildlife corridors across landscapes 🌿 Vegetation health analysis - Monitor ecosystem productivity and resilience over time Our custom geospatial analytics reveal landscape-level patterns, while our eDNA technology captures detailed biodiversity data across aquatic, terrestrial and marine environments. All integrated in one intuitive platform that tracks and reports change over time. This comprehensive approach is perfect for: → Conservation teams tracking restoration progress → Land managers making evidence-based decisions for better stewardship → Sustainability professionals preparing for TNFD/CSRD disclosure → ESG leaders assessing nature-related risks across portfolios From space to species, NatureMetrics is transforming nature intelligence – bringing unmatched data insights into one solution for actionable decisions, fast. Habitat Insights is available now to both new and existing NatureMetrics customers. 🔗 Read the press release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6ytXhP4

"The thing that I've learned along the way is that actually, you don't have to do it alone" - a powerful message from our CEO Dimple Patel on #InternationalWomensDay.    Thank you to The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales and The Earthshot Prize for inviting Dimple to join an inspirational roundtable discussion with a group of women making an incredible impact. For us, the discussion highlighted the power of collaboration, of turning to others for support and working together to make great things happen! 

Welcome to NatureMetrics, Jon Haley! Jon has joined us as our new Chief Revenue Officer - he'll play a key role in driving commercial growth and engaging with our customers to understand their needs to deliver tailored solutions. With over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and industry, Jon has an impressive track record, including the successful launch of a metals and mining digital exchange, showcasing his blend of tech and industry expertise. Upon joining the team, Jon shared: "I see a tremendous opportunity at NatureMetrics. There is a significant market need for innovative biodiversity monitoring in a world that is becoming ever more vulnerable to nature-related risks and with their highly impressive technology, NatureMetrics have the solutions to address it. I was looking for three things when exploring my next professional opportunity...great people and culture, a desire to stay in the start-up world, and to do meaningful work that benefits a greater good. NatureMetrics checks all three boxes for me. I am honoured to be part of this team." We’re thrilled to have Jon on board and look forward to his contributions in advancing our mission!