Ecosystem Insights Hub

Welcome to the Ecosystem Insights Hub

An overview of how we help local organisations integrate VHR satellite imagery, AI, and in-situ data to enhance conservation, the Hub’s purpose, and a navigation guide.

Founding Desert Elephant Corridors in Namibia

Combining high-resolution satellite imagery, on-the-ground wildlife tracking sensors and data analysis to map elephant movements and identify key motivators. 
Authors: EHRA & CCF

• Ecosystem extent
• Ecosystem connectivity

Assessing human impact on elephant habitat in Sai Yok Thailand

Evaluating the anthropogenic impacts on elephant habitats, and classification results of leading machine learning models on Pleiades data.
Author: Asian Institute of Technology

• Ecosystem management

Fenceline Detection to Protect Giant Pangolins in Nyakweri Forest, Kenya (Study 1)

Identifying habitat degradation, landscape features and linear fences to inform conservation strategies to protect Giant Pangolins in Nyakweri Forest.
Author: Langland Conservation

• Ecosystem extent
• Ecosystem Conversion and Restoration

Invasive Species Mapping in Loisaba Conservancy, Kenya

Using VHR satellite imagery and AI to map the invasive Opuntia engelmannii, which threatens the health of ecosystems in Northern Kenya. 
Authors: Loisaba and CCF

• Invasive species

Deforestation Insights for Targeted Restoration of Nyakweri Forest, Kenya (Study 2)

Mapping deforestation trends to identify key drivers of habitat loss and inform targeted reforestation and community conservation efforts to restore landscape connectivity for the Giant Pangolin.
Author: Langland Conservation

• Ecosystem connectivity
• Ecosystem Conversion and Restoration

Can AI and Satellite Data modernise wildlife surveys in Africa?

Investigating the feasibility of using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and satellite images in wildlife surveys.
Authors: Madikwe Future's Company & CCF

• State of species