Advancing our understanding of earth observation

Greece becomes first country to use dedicated satellite network to detect wildfires

Greece has become the first country to use a dedicated satellite constellation, detecting fires as small as four metres across.

Improved reporting needed on forest carbon emissions

A new meta-analysis shows forest degradation releases more carbon than national reports capture, and satellites are key to closing the gap.

IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan's multi-sensor constellation

IHI and Kuva Space will explore hyperspectral satellites for Japan's planned 100-satellite sovereign Earth observation constellation.

Tiny trackers reveal where migratory shorebirds need protection across Africa

Sub-2-gram satellite tags on 23 shorebirds have mapped migration routes across Africa, revealing unprotected stopover habitats.

How Olam Food Ingredients is waging a digital fight against deforestation

ofi is combining smartphone mapping and satellite monitoring across 730,000 farms to fight deforestation in its supply chains.

EU's plan to overhaul its carbon market

The EU's proposed ETS overhaul slows emissions cuts but opens the door to nature-based carbon credits from 2036.

European Commission excludes leather from landmark deforestation law

The EU has removed leather from its deforestation law's scope, despite it accounting for up to 17% of the regulation's footprint.