GFW_Deforestation Exposed Using High Resolution Satellite Imagery to Investigate Forest Clearing_March 7 2024.pptx
•Download as PPTX, PDF•
0 likes•280 views
Thanks to the Norwegian Government, Norway’s International Climate & Forests Initiative (NICFI) launched their Satellite Data Program in September 2020 to power projects working to reduce and reverse tropical forest loss. Under this program Global Forest Watch (GFW) users can access Planet’s high-resolution, analysis-ready mosaics of the world’s tropics to reduce and reverse deforestation, combat climate change and more. During this webinar, we will provide an overview of the satellite imagery and resources available on GFW. We will be joined by program leads from Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) along with partners from Planet to share how this satellite imagery can help users investigate what’s happening in the world’s forests. We will also highlight voices from local advocacy groups and media outlets. Don’t miss presentations from Mighty Earth, Reporter Brasil and SOS Orinoco on how they use this imagery in their investigations to expose unauthorized deforestation. This webinar is the first in a series of virtual events this year celebrating Voices of Global Forest Watch. A decade ago, the launch of GFW ushered in a new era of accountability and transparency around monitoring and protecting the world's forests. To celebrate 10 years of impact, our Voices of Global Forest Watch series will highlight successes of GFW users, partners and community members through videos, stories and events throughout the year. This event will be hosted in English with simultaneous interpretation to Spanish.
Recommended
Recommended
More Related Content
What's hot
What's hot (20)
Similar to GFW_Deforestation Exposed Using High Resolution Satellite Imagery to Investigate Forest Clearing_March 7 2024.pptx
Similar to GFW_Deforestation Exposed Using High Resolution Satellite Imagery to Investigate Forest Clearing_March 7 2024.pptx (20)
More from Global Forest Watch
More from Global Forest Watch (7)
Recently uploaded
Recently uploaded (20)
GFW_Deforestation Exposed Using High Resolution Satellite Imagery to Investigate Forest Clearing_March 7 2024.pptx
- 2. Webinar Instructions • Select the language that you would like to hear this webinar with the globe icon. • This webinar is in English with simultaneous interpretation to Spanish. • Enter questions or comments through the “Q&A” button. We will have a Q&A at the end of the webinar.
- 3. SPEAKERS Charlotte Bishop NICFI Satellite Data Program Lead Phil Aikman Campaign Director Mighty Earth Luisa Teixeira Program Manager Planet MODERATOR Jessica Webb Strategy Lead, Forests and Nature for People, WRI Jackson Harris Senior Geospatial Analyst Mighty Earth André Campos Journalist Repórter Brasil Cristina Vollmer Burelli Founder SOSOrinoco
- 4. AGENDA • Global Forest Watch Overview • Introduction to NICFI Satellite Data Program • Speaker Presentations • Conclusion • Q&A Photo: Planet
- 5. GLOBAL FOREST WATCH • GFW offers a suite of forest monitoring tools designed to: • Increase knowledge and transparency about forest landscapes • Advance private sector action to stop commodity-driven deforestation and manage forests sustainably • Harness information to mobilize local action by governments and civil society
- 8. AGENDA • Global Forest Watch Overview • Introduction to NICFI Satellite Data Program • Speaker Presentations • Conclusion • Q&A Photo: Planet
- 9. Using the NICFI Satellite Data Program to Investigate Deforestation on GFW Charlotte Bishop NICFI Satellite Data Program Lead
- 10. A B C D Brazil Landsat data – March 2018 SPATIAL RESOLUTION
- 11. A B C D Brazil PlanetScope data – March 2018 SPATIAL RESOLUTION
- 12. NICFI Program Purpose Reducing & reversing the loss of tropical forests, contributing to combating climate change, conserving biodiversity, and facilitating sustainable development.
- 14. Inactin DATA PRODUCTS • 45M sq km covered in each mosaic • Covering forest countries between 30N and S • Two types of mosaics provided • Visually optimised <5m • Analysis ready for scientific analysis <5m • Monthly mosaics: September 2020 until the end of the program 2024 • Bi-annual mosaics: December 2015 – August 2020
- 15. Inactin How is it contributing to improvements in forest monitoring? • More information means more ability to quantify • Improve statistics for reporting to UNFCCC • Provide insights into the causes of change • Undertake near real time assessment of land cover • Detect and monitoring forest degradation and regeneration at scale • Support reporting towards zero deforestation commitments • Improve decision making • Bring transparency
- 16. Inactin Accessing the data in Global Forest Watch
- 20. AGENDA • Global Forest Watch Overview • Introduction to NICFI Satellite Data Program • Speaker Presentations • Conclusion • Q&A Photo: Planet
- 22. Tracking deforestation and environmental crimes in supply chains (how we do it) • Seeking access to data linking farmers to buying companies • Plotting farm boundaries on georeferenced maps • Conducting satellite imagery analysis in farming areas
- 26. 2007 2013 2014 2021 Aug 23, 2022 Sep 04, 2022 Sep 05, 2022 Sep 05, 2022
- 28. AGENDA • Global Forest Watch Overview • Introduction to NICFI Satellite Data Program • Speaker Presentations • Conclusion • Q&A Photo: Planet
- 30. Mighty Earth • Mighty Earth is a global campaign organization that works to protect tropical forests, oceans, and the climate. • Our campaigns and our team play a leading role in persuading the world’s largest food and agriculture companies to adopt policies to eliminate deforestation and human rights abuse from their supply chains, and drive adoption of multi-billion dollar shifts to clean energy.
- 31. Rapid Response Palm Oil Program Rapid Response reports published since 2017 42 720 Individual cases of deforestation or peat non- compliance identified >70,000 Hectares of deforestation or peat non- compliance identified
- 38. How can we extend our methodology to other forest commodities? Soy Beef Cocoa Minerals Palm
- 39. To hold warming beneath 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels, humanity must cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. To do that, we must radically ramp up production of solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, electric vehicles, electrolyzers, and powerlines. These technologies are far more mineral-intensive than equivalent fossil fuel technologies. Catching commodities..
- 50. Policy Inflation Reduction Act EU Battery Regulation EU Critical Minerals Regulation Supply Chain Transparency Initiatives like IRMA Alternative, Circular Technologies Opportunities.. Advocacy
- 51. Thanks! 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW | Washington, DC 20036 | 202.810.9166 www.mightyearth.org
- 52. AGENDA • Global Forest Watch Overview • Introduction to NICFI Satellite Data Program • Speaker Presentations • Conclusion • Q&A Photo: World Resources Institute
- 53. Monitoring & Denouncing Illegal Mining in Venezuelan Amazonia Cristina Burelli NICFI | March 7, 2024
- 54. Venezuelan Amazonia • In 2018 SOSOrinoco started the detection of the mining footprint with the case of Canaima National Park (World Heritage Site) & now covers the entire Venezuelan Guayana region. • We collect spatial information on variables associated with the mining problem: airstrips, accidents, malaria geographical incidence, etc.
- 55. NICFI = Empowers our work Monitoring the mining footprint - Icabarú region (Pemon Indigneous region) NICFI allows us to better differentiate mining sites compared to other sources (Sentinel, Landsat, etc).
- 56. Case study: Icabarú Border of Venezuela & Brazil
- 57. Icabarú Region NICFI = Near Real Time tracking Monitoring of growth of mining areas in Icabarú and its surroundings
- 59. Methodology Interpretation of monthly mosaic: November 2023 with the various layers.
- 60. Methodology Results: SOSOrinoco exposes criminal mining practices in Southern Venezuela & educates/mobilizes the public with social media posts that typically get tens of thousands of views
- 62. Discovery: a new illegal road from Brazil to Venezuela
- 63. Improving our work • Chronological monitoring of the mining footprint: new and old mining activity, closed or current mining activity. • Detecting new threats: mining rafts, drug crops, etc • Follow up or monitoring of the environmental situation of the Venezuelan Amazon THANK YOU! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @SOSORINOCO
- 64. AGENDA • Global Forest Watch Overview • Introduction to NICFI Satellite Data Program • Speaker Presentations • Conclusion • Q&A Photo: World Resources Institute
- 67. AGENDA • Global Forest Watch Overview • Introduction to NICFI Satellite Data Program • Speaker Presentations • Conclusion • Q&A Photo: World Resources Institute
- 68. Thank you! Questions? Charlotte Bishop NICFI Satellite Data Program Lead Phil Aikman Campaign Director Mighty Earth Luisa Teixeira Program Manager Planet MODERATOR Jessica Webb Strategy Lead, People and Forest Protection, WRI Jackson Harris Senior Geospatial Analyst Mighty Earth André Campos Journalist Repórter Brasil Cristina Vollmer Burelli Founder SOSOrinoco
- 69. Stay Connected! Global Forest Watch • Help Center • Tutorials, key definitions, webinars, and FAQs • Newsletter • Subscribe for updates! • Follow on social media @globalforests • Voices of Global Forest Watch • Stay tuned for future webinars, events and stories! • Reach out: gfw@wri.org Don't forget to complete our webinar survey!
Editor's Notes
- Hi everyone, this presentation provides an introduction to the NICFI Satellite data program and the different data levels, specifically with a focus on the data available for Level 2 users
- One of the big drivers that led to the NCIFI satellite data program were access to high resolution data that reduced barriers to access. Historically lower spatial resolution data from satellites like Landsat were used for large area forest analysis where pricing and llicensing were much more flexible than commercial sources. The image here shows a Landsat image
- Whilst this image over the same area uses the PlanetScope data used in this program and provides much more detail. (switch back and forth) the improvement to the spatial resolution provides not only detail but also better quantification of forest loss, therefore suggesting improved management, modelling and the opportunity for better forest management. It was this possibility to have a regular collection of high resolution imagery which led to the NICFI satellite data program, a program designed to ensure that barriers to access were reduced with higher spatial resolution data being provided with comprehensive as open as possible licensing. Something that has not been achieved before on this scale with commercial satellite sources
- The purpose of the Satellite data program is reducing and reversing the loss of tropical forests, it is available to everyone from the general public to advanced users at different data access levels. To introduce you yto the program partners the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment through Norways International Climate and Forest Initiative funded the access sto this program. KSAT (Kongsberg Satelite Servvices) a provider of services and products from different satellite images are the Program lead working closely with the program partners, overseeing the program and managing outreach to users including running the helpdesk for the program. Planet provide the bulk of the data available in this program and Airbus provide the historical archive access.
- The program covers the tropical forest countries between 30 degrees north and south which is approximately 45M sq km. In the following slides we will share more about the program and the data available at the different access levels
- This program has already provide a range of benefits to users across the world. The high resolution has provided more opportunity to better quantify the area of deforestation loss, or ineed area of restoration gain. It has allowed forest countries to improve their reporting to the UNFCCC and allowed them as well as other users including civil society, media, indigenous populations and private sector to also understand reasons for change and provide evidence to support enforcement. The data program makes itpossible to detect an dmonitor forest degradation at scale, supports reporting toward zero deforestation commitments and supply chain monitoring whilst importantly bringing transparency, all of which improves decision making and management
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsb5MlSxPOU
- www.planet.com/nicfi
- https://university.planet.com/page/nicfi