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Cloud-Based Earth Observation Platform for Environmental Monitoring and Natural Capital Accounting

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Imagine having a giant, smart magnifying glass for the entire planet that combines satellite photos with ground-level sensor data. It turns complex space data into simple maps and reports that anyone can open on a smartphone. This helps people see exactly where to plant trees or how to protect nature without needing to be a data scientist.

By the numbers
3 billion
trees to be planted over the EU by 2030
450TB
Landsat archive data ingested to CDSE
2035
target year for climate-neutrality in land sector
2050
target year for net-zero GHG emission economy
The business problem

What needed solving

Businesses struggle to turn massive amounts of raw satellite data into actionable financial or operational insights. There is a gap between complex Earth Observation data and decision-ready environmental accounting.

The solution

What was built

A cloud-based cyberinfrastructure integrating in-situ and satellite data, featuring AutoML mapping tools and SEEA-based financial assessment tools.

Audience

Who needs this

Carbon offset developersESG reporting officersAgricultural land managersEnvironmental policy consultants
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Agriculture & Forestry
enterprise
Target: Commercial reforestation firm

If you are a reforestation firm dealing with the logistical challenge of planting 3 billion trees by 2030 — this project developed a computing engine and mapping tools that identify the best locations and track growth accurately.

Finance & Insurance
mid-size
Target: ESG Investment Fund

If you are an investment fund dealing with vague sustainability reports — this project developed financial assessment tools using SEEA methodology that quantify ecosystem services to build precise business solutions.

Environmental Consulting
SME
Target: Carbon credit auditor

If you are an auditor dealing with inconsistent ground-truth data — this project developed a cloud-based solution to integrate in-situ and satellite data for decision-ready environmental information.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for using this infrastructure?

Based on available project data, the project focuses on 'Open Data' and 'Open-Earth-Monitor' cyberinfrastructure, but specific commercial pricing tiers are not listed.

Can this be scaled to a global industrial level?

Yes, the project implements fully-scalable Automated Mapping and AutoML tools designed to reach millions of users globally.

What are the IP and licensing terms for the developed tools?

The project is anchored in FAIR data principles and utilizes open platforms like OpenEO.org, suggesting an open-access or open-source orientation, though specific licenses are not detailed.

How does this help with EU environmental regulations?

It directly supports the EU Green Deal, targeting climate-neutrality in the land sector by 2035 and a net-zero GHG economy by 2050.

How is the data integrated into existing business workflows?

The system provides GSM-compatible, user-friendly apps and analysis-ready data levels to ensure information is accessible for decision-making.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 23 partners across 10 countries. With a 35% industry ratio (8 industrial partners, all of whom are SMEs), the project is heavily driven by agile, small-scale commercial entities rather than just academic research, increasing the likelihood of market-ready tools.

How to reach the team

Contact Stichting OpenGeoHub in the Netherlands

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the OEMC consortium for API access or pilot integration.

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