NGIS and Drax launch new partnership to map carbon stocks of Drax’s North American biomass sourcing areas

NGIS and Drax launch new partnership to map carbon stocks of Drax’s North American biomass sourcing areas

NGIS is proud to partner with Drax, the UK’s largest source of renewable power by output, and one of the largest producers of sustainable biomass globally, applying our geospatial expertise to a project that advances traceability and sustainability in biomass sourcing.   Using advanced mapping, satellite data, and analytics, NGIS is helping Drax accurately measure and visualise forest carbon stocks across its North American supply areas. This…

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Launching a Sustainable Coffee Future
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Launching a Sustainable Coffee Future

During Climate Week 2024, a groundbreaking initiative was announced, uniting key global players to transform the coffee supply chain. The UNIDO Solutions Platform is a digital tool that helps coffee producers gain important insights into their supply chains. By using artificial intelligence (AI), the platform enables producers to understand the environmental impacts of their operations…

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Empowering the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport in Traffic Monitoring and Flood Mitigation
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Empowering the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport in Traffic Monitoring and Flood Mitigation

TraceMark™ Flow an NGIS Solution has helped the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in traffic monitoring and flood mitigation. During the heavy rain event in April 2024, TraceMark™ Flow proved instrumental in managing traffic disruptions and infrastructure challenges by providing real-time data and intuitive dashboards for swift, informed decision-making. Beyond traffic monitoring, TraceMark™…

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What is greenwashing and how to avoid it for your business
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What is greenwashing and how to avoid it for your business

Greenwashing is a marketing tactic used by companies to make their products or services appear more environmentally friendly than they actually are. It involves making false or exaggerated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service in order to appeal to consumers who are concerned about the environment. Greenwashing can take many forms,…

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European Parliament pass bill to ban imports of deforestation-linked commodities
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European Parliament pass bill to ban imports of deforestation-linked commodities

Written by: Nathan Eaton, Managing Director, NGIS In September this year, a significant bill was passed in the European Parliament to ban imports of raw materials that have been linked to deforestation. This deforestation initiative is part of the European Green Deal which sets out a legal pathway for Europe to achieve carbon neutrality and…

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Morrison Government backs Aussie industry for Critical Intelligence Program

Morrison Government backs Aussie industry for Critical Intelligence Program

The Morrison Government can today reveal two Australian businesses and a leading NSW university will share in $1.2 million as part of a program to strengthen Australia’s critical geospatial intelligence capabilities. Spatial consulting agency NGIS, Perth-based technology company ISOLABS and the University of Wollongong are the successful applicants for the second round of the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) Analytics…

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New report shows iconic Australian beaches could be washed away
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New report shows iconic Australian beaches could be washed away

Without immediate climate action, Australia’s pristine coastline, iconic beaches and tourism hotspots could be washed away. Coastal Risk Australia illustrates the severity of rising seas based on the latest scientific modelling, via an interactive web map that allows the public to search how rising sea levels may encroach on their community. The website, developed in partnership…

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Planet partnership announcement
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Planet partnership announcement

Daily satellite imagery of the whole globe is now available to NGIS customers through our new technology partner, Planet. NGIS Australia and Planet have established a new partnership, leveraging Planet’s extensive global daily imagery for NGIS’ developers and specialist teams. Planet can provide the capabilities and content for NGIS to build new solutions for a range of industries, as well as…

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Ban Ki-Moon: NGIS are a “beacon of light” in climate change

Ban Ki-Moon: NGIS are a “beacon of light” in climate change

Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon has described the winners of the UN Lighthouse award, including NGIS, as a “beacon of light that inspire others to take action,” in the battle against the effects of climate change. “They aren’t waiting for others to act. They know the future lies with those who have the…

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Julie Bishop recognises NGIS success

Julie Bishop recognises NGIS success

Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop has recognised NGIS Australia and the CRCSI in a speech for their work that earned them a UN Lighthouse Award in Paris at the Climate Change Conference COP21. The United Nations is awarding an Australian AusAid-funded project led by NGIS Australia and CRC for Spatial Information’s Mapping Exposure to Sea…

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