Eyes and ears in the forest – using remote sensing and machine learning techniques to monitor wildlife in the Peruvian Amazon
The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute partners with the private sector to understand the impacts of infrastructure development on biodiversity and to design best practices grounded in science to minimize the impacts of sustainable …
Investigating the Endangered Species Act
Senior Conservation Data Scientist Mike Evans presents CCI's work on the Endagered Species Act to a George Washington University undergrad class.
Leveraging data and technology to improve Endangered Species Act implementation
Understanding where and when species are found is essential to their conservation, from protecting their habitats proactively to minimizing harm from human activities. But range data for most species protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act …
Upgrading Wildlife Conservation
A presentation to the the Electric Power Research Institute of Defenders of Wildlife's use of remote sensing data and artificial intelligence to guide wildlife-friendly development of renewable energy.
Key strategies for successful coexistence from 30+ years of defending
This organized session will feature talks by six of Defenders' staff working at the frontlines of human-wildlife coexistence. Defenders of Wildlife, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of native animals and plants in North America, …
Upgrading Conservation with Google Earth Engine
Satellite data has never been more numerous and accessible. High resolution images of the Earth are being collected daily, and conservationists are exploring ways to use these big datasets to save species and protect natural habitats. We have been …
Tracking demographic and threats status of ESA-listed species
**Background/Question/Methods:** The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is considered one of the strongest acts in the world for protecting wildlife, but that strength depends on proper implementation. Despite the importance of ensuring the Act is …
Data into Action - An Introduction to Resource Watch
WRI's 'Data into Action' strategy combines open data platforms, information and communication technologies, artificial intelligence, and human networks to drive more transparent and accountable management of the planet's resources. As part of this …
Fulfilling the need for greater Equity, Inclusion and Diversity within Society for Conservation Biology sections
Within sections and at the International Congresses for Conservation Biology (ICCB), the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) has sought to address issues of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity. This ongoing process has resulted in the creation of the …