Harnessing AI and data to protect our planet — As world leaders gathered in New York City for last week’s United Nations General Assembly and the concurrent NYC Climate Week, there was a notable presence across borders and politics, transcending the confines of traditional diplomacy to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: the protection of…

The partnership will assist the Global South with the development, planning, and management of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the high seas — Accounting for almost two-thirds of the global ocean, the high seas and seabed areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction play a critical role in maintaining life on Earth. …

Applications are now open for two $15,000 no-strings-attached grants aimed at catalyzing innovation and celebrating impact — Technology is rapidly revolutionizing our world, and nowhere is this more evident than in the field of conservation. From satellite imagery to artificial intelligence and acoustic sensors, technological innovations within the field of conservation are empowering us to better understand, monitor, and protect our planet’s wildlife and their habitats. As…

Through its Skylight platform, the institute will invest in satellite imagery and computer vision algorithms that will help nations protect their marine resources and promote ocean health for future generations. — Last week at the 2023 Our Ocean Conference in Panama, AI2 committed $3 million to accelerate the way AI can be leveraged in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. …

The dark ocean is full of vessels plying at night. Here’s how Skylight’s newest source of information is another tool in the fight against illegal fishing. Last December, roughly 190 nations took an unprecedented step — they approved a number of United Nations measures aimed at trying to halt the…

New efforts will help strengthen protected areas in Africa, prevent poaching, and reduce human-wildlife conflict We all know that our planet, and its species, are at risk. Poaching, human-wildlife conflicts, and habitat loss all threaten our Earth’s stability and health. Extreme weather events spurred by climate change exacerbate these existing…

New computer vision model marks the first time research and conservation have come together at AI2. — Whether it is happening just off the coast or in some of the most remote areas of our planet, the illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing crisis — a major driver in our ocean’s decline — is often out of sight. Operating undetected underneath the cover of public monitoring systems…

It’s late August and TORNG TAY NO.1 has just requested entry to the South African port of Durban. For Africa’s second-biggest port, this is one of numerous standard port entry procedures they must review that day. …

Giraffe Conservation Foundation and Lion Guardians are Harnessing the Power of Technology to Protect Endangered Species and Promote Human-Wildlife Coexistence Today, EarthRanger announced Giraffe Conservation Foundation and Lion Guardians as the recipients of the inaugural Conservation Tech Award. This award was developed to catalyze innovation and development in conservation solutions…