Planet Launches Project Centinela, Equipping the World’s Leading Biodiversity Scientists and Conservationists with the Latest Satellite-derived Tools and Insights
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) has launched Project Centinela, a program aimed at equipping biodiversity scientists and conservationists with high-resolution satellite imagery, analytics, and Planetary Variables. The project will support teams monitoring up to 50 vulnerable biodiversity hotspots over the next three years. Initially, eight locations across the globe are involved, including sites in Costa Rica, Brazil, Bolivia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Nepal, and Indonesia.
Planet's satellite constellation captures near-daily Earth imagery, enabling researchers to track ecosystem health and conservation efforts. Project Centinela participants will have access to Planetary Variables such as Forest Carbon, Soil Moisture, and Land Surface Temperature. The program is part of Planet's mission as a Public Benefit and contributes to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) ha lanciato Project Centinela, un programma volto a fornire agli scienziati della biodiversità e ai conservazionisti immagini satellitari ad alta risoluzione, analisi e Variabili Planetarie. Il progetto supporterà i team che monitorano fino a 50 punti critici della biodiversità vulnerabile nei prossimi tre anni. Inizialmente, otto località in tutto il mondo sono coinvolte, inclusi siti in Costa Rica, Brasile, Bolivia, Repubblica Democratica del Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambico, Nepal e Indonesia.
La costellazione di satelliti di Planet cattura immagini della Terra quasi quotidianamente, consentendo ai ricercatori di monitorare la salute degli ecosistemi e gli sforzi di conservazione. I partecipanti al Project Centinela avranno accesso a Variabili Planetarie come il Carbonio Forestale, l'Umidità del Suolo e la Temperatura della Superficie del Terreno. Il programma fa parte della missione di Planet come Beneficio Pubblico e contribuisce al Quadro Globale sulla Biodiversità di Kunming-Montreal.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) ha lanzado Project Centinela, un programa destinado a equipar a los científicos de biodiversidad y conservacionistas con imágenes satelitales de alta resolución, análisis y Variables Planetarias. El proyecto apoyará a equipos que monitorean hasta 50 puntos críticos de biodiversidad vulnerables durante los próximos tres años. Inicialmente, ocho ubicaciones en todo el mundo están involucradas, incluyendo sitios en Costa Rica, Brasil, Bolivia, República Democrática del Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Nepal e Indonesia.
La constelación de satélites de Planet captura imágenes de la Tierra casi a diario, permitiendo a los investigadores seguir la salud de los ecosistemas y los esfuerzos de conservación. Los participantes del Project Centinela tendrán acceso a Variables Planetarias como Carbono Forestal, Humedad del Suelo y Temperatura de la Superficie Terrestre. El programa es parte de la misión de Planet como un Beneficio Público y contribuye al Marco Global de Biodiversidad de Kunming-Montreal.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL)는 Project Centinela를 시작했습니다. 이 프로그램은 생물다양성 과학자와 보호 활동가에게 고해상도 위성 이미지, 분석 및 행성 변수를 제공하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 프로젝트는 향후 3년 동안 최대 50개의 취약한 생물다양성 핫스팟을 모니터링하는 팀을 지원할 것입니다. 처음으로 코스타리카, 브라질, 볼리비아, 콩고 민주 공화국, 탄자니아, 우간다, 모잠비크, 네팔, 인도네시아 등 전 세계 8개 지역이 포함됩니다.
Planet의 위성 군집은 거의 매일 지구 이미지를 캡처하여 연구자들이 생태계 건강과 보존 노력을 추적할 수 있도록 합니다. Project Centinela 참가자는 산림 탄소, 토양 수분 및 지표 온도와 같은 행성 변수에 접근할 수 있습니다. 이 프로그램은 Planet의 공공 이익 사명의 일환이며 쿤밍-몬트리올 글로벌 생물다양성 프레임워크에 기여합니다.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) a lancé Project Centinela, un programme visant à fournir aux scientifiques de la biodiversité et aux conservationnistes des images satellites haute résolution, des analyses et des Variables Planétaires. Le projet soutiendra des équipes surveillant jusqu'à 50 points chauds de biodiversité vulnérables au cours des trois prochaines années. Au départ, huit sites à travers le monde sont impliqués, y compris des lieux au Costa Rica, au Brésil, en Bolivie, en République Démocratique du Congo, en Tanzanie, en Ouganda, au Mozambique, au Népal et en Indonésie.
La constellation de satellites de Planet capture des images de la Terre presque quotidiennement, permettant aux chercheurs de suivre la santé des écosystèmes et les efforts de conservation. Les participants au Project Centinela auront accès à des Variables Planétaires telles que le Carbone Forestier, l'Hydrométrie du Sol et la Température de Surface. Le programme fait partie de la mission de Planet en tant qu'Avantage Public et contribue au Cadre Mondial de Biodiversité de Kunming-Montréal.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) hat Project Centinela ins Leben gerufen, ein Programm, das darauf abzielt, Biodiversitätswissenschaftler und Naturschützer mit hochauflösenden Satellitenbildern, Analysen und Planetaren Variablen auszustatten. Das Projekt wird Teams unterstützen, die in den nächsten drei Jahren bis zu 50 gefährdete Hotspots der Biodiversität überwachen. Zunächst sind acht Standorte weltweit beteiligt, darunter Orte in Costa Rica, Brasilien, Bolivien, Demokratische Republik Kongo, Tansania, Uganda, Mosambik, Nepal und Indonesien.
Die Satellitenkonstellation von Planet erfasst nahezu täglich Bilder der Erde, wodurch Forscher den Gesundheitszustand von Ökosystemen und den Erfolg von Naturschutzmaßnahmen verfolgen können. Die Teilnehmer des Project Centinela erhalten Zugang zu planetaren Variablen wie Waldbiokohlenstoff, Bodenfeuchte und Oberflächentemperatur. Das Programm ist Teil der Mission von Planet als Gemeinwohl und trägt zum Kunming-Montreal-Global Biodiversity Framework bei.
- Launch of Project Centinela to support biodiversity conservation efforts
- Providing high-resolution satellite imagery and analytics to scientists and conservationists
- Monitoring up to 50 vulnerable biodiversity hotspots over three years
- Collaboration with leading institutions like Microsoft AI For Good Research Lab and Jane Goodall Institute
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These eight vulnerable, high-biodiversity locations are the first sites for Project Centinela, implemented in collaboration with local site teams. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Planet owns and operates the largest constellation of Earth imaging satellites in history, capturing the Earth on a near-daily cadence. This high-frequency satellite imagery enables communities and researchers to see Earth’s changing surface, characterize ecosystem health, and track the success of conservation and restoration efforts over time. With access to Planet’s Planetary Variables, such as Forest Carbon, Soil Moisture, and Land Surface Temperature, Project Centinela participants will have a unique suite of tools to derive quantifiable insights that advance conservation of their target sites.
“Time is of the essence. Ecosystems around the world are in peril, and we risk losing some of Earth’s most iconic species. We now have the tools to tackle the biodiversity crisis at speed and scale,” said Planet Chief Impact Officer Andrew Zolli. “Leveraging daily satellite data and modern AI, we can monitor critical hotspots and tackle threats before it’s too late. The biggest challenges remain around access to this data, and Project Centinela is leading the way in getting these game-changing tools into the hands of scientists and stewards around the world.”
At its onset, Project Centinela has already engaged teams in eight biodiversity-vulnerable locations across the globe including: the Osa Peninsula in
“In the hands of communities, decision makers, and researchers, Planet's powerful imagery and tools help us see Earth's changing surface, characterize ecosystem and biodiversity conditions, and track the success of conservation and restoration efforts over time,” said Amy Rosenthal, Planet's Senior Global Director for Conservation Initiatives.
Institutions from these sites are already accessing these data to better advance their work:
Microsoft AI For Good Research Lab
"Tracking and detecting deforestation is essential for preserving our planet's biodiversity. We are proud to collaborate with Planet Labs, which stands out for its unique ability to provide daily, high-resolution satellite data that is critical to this mission. Their unparalleled capabilities enable crucial conservation efforts, and together we support the courageous staff at
Planet’s Planetary Variables will provide new insights into chimpanzee habitats and threats, a core area of focus at the Jane Goodall Institute. “Through this partnership, JGI will support implementation of the Uganda National Chimpanzee Conservation Strategy and Tanzania Chimpanzee Conservation Action Plan. Forest carbon, soil moisture, crop biomass and other products will help enable our local communities and government partners to better monitor and manage their land use plans and protected areas, from village land and local authority forest reserves to National Parks, supporting their livelihoods and contributing towards conservation of the most vulnerable biodiversity hotspots.” - Dr. Lilian Pintea, VP Conservation Science, Jane Goodall Institute.
“I am very proud of the JGI partnership with Planet because supporting solution-oriented teams with powerful technology tools is critical to addressing the existential threats to the health of the planet that all life depends upon.” - Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace.
“WildMon equips front-line conservationists with a tech ecosystem to measure the impact of their actions on biodiversity, reducing the reliance on external experts. By leveraging Planetary Variables—key environmental and climatic data crucial to biodiversity health—we are excited to contribute to Project Centinela. We will explore how Planet’s data can enhance community-led decision making in
“As a ground-up NGO working in the tropics, it's challenging to gather the type of actionable data, at both large geographical and fine temporal scale, that we need to guide our conservation actions and to monitor the impacts of our restoration efforts on the landscape. This project will allow us to assess that impact and guide our conservation plans into the future. And that is critical for us and our local partners to showcase how ground-up efforts can have major environmental impact and uplift, translating actions into results for partners, donors, and maybe someday, investors." - Dr. Andrew Whitworth, Executive Director, Osa Conservation.
As a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), Planet’s mission is to accelerate humanity toward a more sustainable, secure, and prosperous world, by illuminating environmental and social change. Project Centinela advances Planet’s mission as part of its contributions to support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
If interested in applying or staying informed about Project Centinela, please visit our program page.
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