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Satellite-Based Monitoring Tools for Environmental Sustainability and Climate Goal Tracking

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Imagine having a high-tech magnifying glass in space that can spot exactly where forests are shrinking or oceans are becoming too acidic. Instead of guessing or doing manual checks on the ground, this system uses satellite data to give a clear, graded report card on nature's health. It turns complex space data into simple maps and charts that anyone can use to make better decisions.

By the numbers
6
environmental indicators monitored
4
demonstration pilots
10
consortium partners
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies and agencies struggle to track environmental goals because satellite data is too complex to use and lacks a standardized way to grade progress. This leads to inaccurate reporting and poor decision-making regarding climate and nature risks.

The solution

What was built

A cloud-based data ecosystem and platform that turns Copernicus satellite data into actionable monitoring tools. It includes a grading system to evaluate progress on 6 specific environmental indicators.

Audience

Who needs this

ESG Reporting OfficersEnvironmental Impact AuditorsGovernmental Environmental AgenciesAgricultural Land ManagersMarine Conservation Organizations
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Environmental Consulting
SME
Target: Sustainability auditing firm

If you are a sustainability auditing firm dealing with unreliable manual reporting for clients — this project developed a Copernicus-based service that provides verified datasets for monitoring 6 key indicators like forest cover and soil erosion. This allows for more accurate, data-driven sustainability reports.

Agriculture
enterprise
Target: Large-scale land management company

If you are a land management company dealing with soil degradation — this project developed decision-making tools that monitor soil erosion and terrestrial ecosystems. This helps in optimizing land use and preventing productivity loss.

Maritime & Shipping
mid-size
Target: Marine resource management company

If you are a marine management company dealing with ocean health monitoring — this project developed tools to track ocean acidification and marine eutrophication. This enables better risk assessment for aquaculture and marine operations.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for using these tools?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost structure is mentioned; the project focuses on optimizing the accessibility of the European Copernicus Programme data.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

Yes, the project has deployed a data ecosystem and a project platform (https://jup.sdgs-eyes.adamplatform.eu/) designed to dynamically allocate processing resources for large-scale monitoring.

What are the IP and licensing terms?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the service is built to enhance the use of the Copernicus Programme's open data stores.

How is the data integrated into existing systems?

The project built a Data Ecosystem that integrates Copernicus Data Stores, Data and Information Access Services (DIAS), and other global catalogues via an Interactive Development Environment (IDE).

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project is active from 2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31, with a second release of the project platform already deployed.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for technology transfer, consisting of 10 partners across 6 countries. With a 40% industry ratio (4 companies, including 4 SMEs), there is a strong focus on commercial viability and user uptake, while 6 other partners provide the necessary research and institutional support.

How to reach the team

Contact Fondazione Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici in Italy.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore how to integrate these 6 SDG monitoring indicators into your corporate ESG reporting.

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