Group curators
Vance Russell
Ahmed Junaid
- @ahmedjunaid
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Elsa Carla De Grandi
Fauna & Flora
Who We Are
Geospatial data and analysis is critical for conservation, from planning to implementation and measuring success. Every day, mapping and spatial analysis are aiding conservation decisions, protected areas designation, habitat management on reserves and monitoring of wildlife populations, to name but a few examples. The Geospatial group focuses on all aspects of this field, from field surveys to remote sensing and data development/analysis to GIS systems.
How to Get Started
Want to learn more about how remote sensing is used in conservation? Check out the first two episodes of this season of Tech Tutors, where our Tutors answer the questions How do I use open source remote sensing data to monitor fishing? and How do I access and visualise open source remote sensing data in Google Earth Engine? You can also check out our Virtual Meetup Archive for a range of panels that overlap with Geospatial topics, or take a look at our Earth Observation 101 lecture series from Dr. Cristian Rossi.
Our Purpose
The WILDLABS Geospatial Group is for conservation practitioners, geospatial analysts, and academics that want to:
- Share geospatial resources, best practices, data, and ideas;
- Network amongst geospatial and data practitioners;
- Create peer learning opportunities;
- Promote the use of free and open-source geospatial software; and
- Improve the use of GIS software and geospatial analyses in conservation management and research.
Group curators
Over 35 years of experience in biodiversity conservation worldwide, largely focused on forests, rewilding and conservation technology. I run my own business assisting nonprofits and agencies in the conservation community
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- 62 Discussions
- 12 Groups
- @ahmedjunaid
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Zoologist, Ecologist, Herpetologist, Conservation Biologist
- 63 Resources
- 7 Discussions
- 26 Groups
Fauna & Flora
Remote Sensing Scientist, Conservation Technology & Nature Markets @ Fauna & Flora - WILDLABS Geospatial Group Co-Lead
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- 28 Discussions
- 8 Groups
- @leonardoscarpa
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I'm Leonardo, I'm a biologist, and I'm passionate about movement ecology. Another of my hobbies is GIS. I have a master's degree in this topic, which I complement with the use of technology such as drones, camera traps and acoustic receivers
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- 10 Groups
Working in relation to ecosystem services
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- 0 Discussions
- 8 Groups
Passionate advocate for nature and experienced communicator, looking to explore opportunities to leverage technology in wildlife and marine conservation
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- 0 Discussions
- 7 Groups
- @Alex.S
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MSc Marine Biologist and Data Scientist, Co-Founder and CSO & CTO of Galene Pathways
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- 8 Groups
- @ATM
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I studied Wildlife and Ecotourism Management in University of Ìbàdàn, Nigeria, I'm a front-end developer. I am interested in conservation technology
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- 5 Discussions
- 11 Groups
The Nature Conservancy
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- 1 Discussions
- 3 Groups
- @valeria
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Studio Pixel
AI integration architect, AI product manager. I've built the front-end of this website 😁
- 0 Resources
- 3 Discussions
- 13 Groups
Stellenbosch University & The Cape Leopard Trust
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- 22 Discussions
- 6 Groups
- @Harperinos
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'Diploma of Conservation & Ecosystem Management' student at TAFE NSW Australia.
- 0 Resources
- 2 Discussions
- 6 Groups
- @Angele
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Working with IPLCs and applying data/geospatial tools for a conservation/carbon forestry project in the Philippines 🌿
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- 8 Groups
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20 October 2023
Article
Earth Blox makes dataset from Impact Observatory and Vizzuality available to Google Earth Engine developers via the #AwesomeGEECommunityCatalog
16 October 2023
Careers
The goal of this position is to support our remote sensing team in various tasks including to daily remote sensing related work, geo-spatial analysis and monitoring and evaluation of WWF’s conservation goals, related to...
6 October 2023
Careers
GIS & Data Science Specialist
Emma Oldham
Could you be our next team member to help empower conservation through data and technology?
28 September 2023
Article
Could you be our new GIS and Data Science Specialist?
28 September 2023
Careers
GIS & Data Science Specialist, Connected Conservation Foundation
Esther Githinji
Connected Conservation Foundation is seeking a GIS and Data Science Specialist to help design and support remote sensing projects. This is a unique opportunity to work with local conservation teams across the globe and...
27 September 2023
Article
The partnership will support the Global South with the development, planning and management of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the high seas.
22 September 2023
Link
📢 New Paper: Estimation of Forest LAI Using Discrete Airborne LiDAR: A Review by Luo Tian, Yonghua Qu and Jianbo Qi 👉 Read the full article: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/13/12/2408
5 September 2023
Article
Textbook: Cloud-Based Remote Sensing with Google Earth Engine
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Funding
Ecosystems Conservation: Action with CSOS/NGOS - EXPRO+
European Space Agency (ESA)
Learn more about ESA's call for expressions of interests for projects relating to the conservation and restoration of ecosystems.
1 September 2023
Careers
Senior Spatial Ecologist
The Charles Darwin Foundation
The Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands (CDF) is recruiting a Senior Spatial Ecologist to join our shark research team and strengthen the ongoing long-term research on shark population ecology and...
24 August 2023
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Location intelligence helps Born Free Kenya understand where communities and lions are in conflict. Outreach to fortify cattle corrals is guided by smart maps and spatial analysis.
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| We will be conducting in-person demos of our cutting-edge drone technology in the US this year! 🇺🇸 If you're interested in experiencing... |
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Animal Movement, Drones, Geospatial, Software Development | 1 year 3 months ago | |
| Am working on similar AI challenge at the moment. Hoping to translate my workflow to wolves in future if needed. We all are little overstretched but it there is no pressing... |
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Camera Traps, AI for Conservation, Build Your Own Data Logger Community, Data management and processing tools, Marine Conservation, Protected Area Management Tools, Geospatial | 1 year 3 months ago | |
| Real nice video. I'll have another look in the weekend in detail. |
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Acoustics, Community Base, Protected Area Management Tools, Geospatial, Sensors | 1 year 3 months ago | |
| Hi!I would take a look at Although developed for camera trap imagery, it is by no means restricted to such.Cheers,Lars |
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Camera Traps, Community Base, Data management and processing tools, Drones, Emerging Tech, Geospatial, Software Development | 1 year 3 months ago | |
| Thank you for this! Will take a look. |
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Climate Change, Conservation Tech Training and Education, East Africa Community, Geospatial | 1 year 4 months ago | |
| Appreciate that Lars! |
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Animal Movement, Geospatial | 1 year 4 months ago | |
| Hi Eva, Me and my colleagues run a small NGO based on Yogyakarta in Indonesia, although our projects are spread around the country. One of our active project is working with... |
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Community Base, Animal Movement, Citizen Science, Climate Change, Human-Wildlife Conflict, Marine Conservation, Geospatial | 1 year 5 months ago | |
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Acoustics, Animal Movement, Geospatial | 1 year 5 months ago | |
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Drones, Geospatial | 1 year 5 months ago | |
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AI for Conservation, Drones, Geospatial | 1 year 5 months ago | |
| I'm registered with the TWS2023 app, so feel free to nudge me there as well |
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Animal Movement, Geospatial, Software Development | 1 year 6 months ago | |
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East Africa Community, Geospatial | 1 year 7 months ago |
