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Tomorrow I’ll be speaking on stage on the topic of Climate Change + AI. What recent solutions have you come across that demonstrate an ideal combination? My benchmark so far: -AI-Driven Flood Prediction: AI systems from Cloud to Street use real-time data to predict floods and help cities prepare faster. -Drones against Wildfire & Reforestation: Flash Forest deploys drones to plant thousands of trees daily in areas impacted by wildfires. -Robotic Disaster Response: Boston Dynamics uses robots like Spot to assess damage and deliver aid in disaster zones. -AI Water Management: Taranis uses AI to optimize water use for farmers, helping during droughts. -Coral Reef Restoration: CoralVita employs underwater robots to plant coral and restore damaged reefs. #cleanAI #climate #robotics

Floods, fires 🔥, emissions, storms ⛈️ – we all face a tough battle against climate change. But there's hope! Powerful data analysis, including smart sensors and AI 🤖, is becoming a crucial weapon. Imagine this: spotting wildfires instantly, cutting carbon emissions through clever analytics and aiding rainforest protection with AI drones. It's all possible with data! From monitoring beehive health to flood forecasting, the possibilities are endless for a greener ♻️ future 🌿. The possibility of brighter future here 👉 https://buff.ly/3GDFjEX Lune Digital #ClimateChangeFight #DataForGood #SustainableFuture #AIandData #DataAnalytics #GreenerFuture credit @Freepik on freepik.com

🔮 What do you think the next year will hold for geospatial? Which areas are going to grow the most? What new companies are going to emerge? Here are my top 3 (share yours in the comments): 1️⃣ Climate Risk - As climate change intensifies, geospatial tools are becoming essential for assessing and mitigating risks like floods, wildfires, and rising sea levels. Industries like insurance, ESG reporting, and real estate are leveraging predictive models and real-time analytics for smarter decision-making. 2️⃣ Agriculture - Precision agriculture is revolutionizing how we grow food. With drones, sensors, and increasingly better satellite imagery, farmers can optimize yields, reduce waste, and adapt to climate challenges. 3️⃣ Earth Observation Services - The boom in high-resolution satellite and drone data is transforming many different industries. EO platforms are democratizing access to actionable insights, enabling businesses to monitor, predict, and act with precision. #gis #moderngis #geospatial #geospatialindustry #spatialanalytics

Forest fires have long been a challenge, but new research into real-time image processing could change how we detect and manage these disasters. 🌲 A team in China has developed a new fire detection model that’s more accurate and efficient than current methods. What’s fascinating is how this system uses image segmentation to differentiate flames from their forest background, pinpointing small fires before they escalate. This could drastically improve emergency responses and minimize the devastating effects on the environment and local communities. Unlike traditional systems like ground sensors or satellites, this approach could work even in challenging weather conditions using drones. 🚁 It's a promising development, especially as it reduces maintenance costs and increases adaptability. If you're curious about how this technology could reshape fire detection and disaster management, I really recommend you check out the full article. What do you think about drones being used to prevent large-scale fires? #FireSafety #TechInnovation #RealTimeMonitoring

Really interesting take Matt! I’ve been working in geospatial data science for over five years, focusing on agriculture, climate studies, and natural resource management, and it’s exciting to see how these areas are evolving. My takes are : 1. Climate risk is definitely a game-changer 2. Agriculture is another area I’m passionate about 3. Natural resource management deserves more spotlight, too Also, it's great to see the inclusion of blockchain in the geospatial space! The potential for secure and transparent data sharing, particularly in areas like land registries and supply chain tracking, especially in densely populated countries in South Asia, where these challenges are significant. "I’d love to hear how others are seeing the intersection of blockchain with geospatial technologies".

Big news from #AiDASHEvolve2024! We just announced an end-to-end platform addressing utilities' most urgent challenges in the wake of climate threats like storms and wildfires.   The U.S. now has over 7 million miles of power lines, about 250 million poles, a billion devices or assets, and billions of trees. Inspecting, monitoring, and maintaining all of this at scale is beyond human capacity.  Technology adoption is the only path forward to minimize power outages, reduce costs, and improve grid reliability. With the unified AiDASH platform, utilities can perform a satellite scan of their entire network to identify potential vegetation issues, pinpoint asset locations, and assess road accessibility and terrain.  Then, based on these satellite insights and depending on use cases, budget, and criticality, utilities can then opt for ground-based LiDAR or visual inspections for road-accessible assets, aerial scans (visual/LiDAR) for broader areas, and drone scans for limited, hard-to-reach regions.   This multi-pronged approach allows utilities to quickly identify, prioritize, and predict issues, enabling swift, proactive actions to tackle current and future grid challenges while reducing the average cost per mile of scans.  We must secure tomorrow together—we can, and we will! #AiDASHEvolve2024 #SecuringTomorrow For more details read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/grPsaSqY

Forest management is being revolutionized by technologies that bring precision and sustainability: 1. Remote sensing: Detects deforestation, degradation, and fires using satellite imagery. 2. Drones with LiDAR: Perform high-precision mapping and collect data like biomass and vegetation structure. 3. Continuous monitoring: Ensures sustainability by tracking all stages of forest management. 4. Sensors in RPAS: Measure characteristics such as tree height and canopy density. 5. Advanced analysis tools: Provide detailed data for reliable and efficient decision-making. Innovate your forest management and contribute to a more sustainable future!

Our hearts are with those affected by the LA wildfires, and we don’t want to see this happen again. A few things to consider: Active forest and vegetation management will reduce communities’ wildfire risk. Furthermore, using satellites, cameras, drones, artificial intelligence, predictive algorithms, and other innovative technologies can help prevent and detect wildfires – and help with timely communication with residents. Making homes more fire-resilient is another cost-effective measure. Welcomingly, policymakers at the federal and state levels are turning their attention to prevention, leaning into the expression: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Learn more at ➡️ ➡️ c3newsmag.com

The Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance's ‘Solutions’ series shares practical and replicable local knowledge through our work across the world on how to build resilience to climate hazards. The last Solution from the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance, before it became the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, explores how we have been working in collaboration with Imperial College London to test light detection and ranging (lidar) sensors in Nepal, Peru and Bolivia to improve flood #EarlyWarningSystems . So what makes lidar sensors so effective? - The measurement capability allows for continuous monitoring - They are easy to be installed and can be fitted to existing structures - They are low cost in comparison to high-tech monitors - The open-source nature of the sensors supports local maintenance - The software components can be scaled up conveniently and cost-effectively Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eizyW3kp You can also listen to the latest podcast which describes the use of lidar technology for river measurements in the Vilcanota watershed in Peru: https://lnkd.in/ezP2Ha9i

🌍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝗗𝗔𝗥 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲! As climate change challenges our essential systems, it's time to explore innovative solutions. Our latest post dives into how LiDAR technology makes infrastructure smarter and more resilient. 💡Highlights: • Understand why infrastructure resilience is critical in the face of extreme weather. • Discover how LiDAR provides accurate mapping for enhanced decision-making. • Learn about its role in strengthening transportation networks and flood risk assessments. 🔗 Dive into the full article to see how we can shape a resilient future together! https://lnkd.in/eyrimh6X #AerialPrecision #LiDAR #InfrastructureResilience #ClimateChange #Innovation