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A project funded by the UK Space Agency aims to utilize satellite data services supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address pollution and biodiversity threats. This initiative will fund ten new projects that will leverage a variety of satellite data services, including Earth Observation tools. The goal is to develop forecasts and models that can be employed in sectors such as agriculture, energy, finance, and insurance.
These projects seek to not only provide businesses, governments, and other organizations with insights into biodiversity threats but also to identify opportunities for green financing that can support sustainable business growth.
Each project will receive funding of up to £55,000 to develop satellite data services that offer timely and accurate information about environmental contexts. These services will encompass various areas, including emissions of methane and nitrous oxide, watercourse resilience, biodiversity threats, and the infrastructure of decarbonizing technologies.
Examples of the projects include mapping and reporting services that help businesses understand the impact of global temperatures on local watercourses and the benefits of investing in mitigation strategies. Another project aims to generate social context data to better understand the impact of climate change on different demographic groups, such as women, in order to develop integrated approaches to pollution and biodiversity threats.
The UK Space Agency acknowledges the country’s long history of expertise and innovation in Earth Observation. The chief executive, Dr. Paul Bate, emphasizes the importance of this targeted funding in supporting fresh ideas and accelerating the rollout of powerful new satellite data services that can benefit a wide range of users.
These projects represent a significant step forward in leveraging satellite data and AI to tackle pollution and biodiversity threats. By harnessing the power of technology, businesses and organizations can gain valuable insights and take proactive measures to protect the environment and promote sustainable practices.

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