The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental organization that utilizes space-based technologies like satellite imagery and AI for conservation efforts. They develop tools like the Global Renewables Watch (in partnership with Microsoft and Planet Labs) to map renewable energy installations and monitor natural lands using platforms like Project Lens and KelpWatch. TNC also leverages drones and geospatial technology to support habitat restoration, monitor coral reefs, and track changes in ecosystems, aiding in data-driven decision-making for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
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Planet Labs, Microsoft, and The Nature Conservancy launched private previews of the Global Renewables Watch at Energy Day during the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).