Ecosystem Insight Hub launches to accelerate AI and very-high resolution satellite imagery for nature

The Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF) and Airbus Foundation launch the Ecosystem Insight Hub today to accelerate innovative conservation methods that integrate very high-resolution satellite imagery, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and field data to monitor and protect nature for people and the planet.

Six pioneering new projects have been awarded to mark the launch, totalling 15 active initiatives across 13 countries, all supported through the 'Satellites for Biodiversity' grant scheme. The Hub helps practitioners learn how to replicate successful AI-driven approaches while spotlighting scalable solutions with the potential for far-reaching impact.

By integrating the exceptional detail of Airbus’ Pléiades and Pléiades Neo satellite imagery (at 15 HD, 30 cm and 50 cm resolution) with AI, in-situ data and community-led conservation, these initiatives enable new positive ecosystem and biodiversity actions. The projects synthesise data to empower field organisations to make informed, landscape-scale decisions. By reshaping conservation planning, mitigating human-induced threats and supporting communities in managing natural resources, they help foster a future where people and wildlife can thrive together. The Ecosystem Insight Hub promotes collaboration by openly sharing methods, analysis and learnings from these projects.

2025 Satellites for Biodiversity Award Winners, developing promising new use cases:

Once completed, the insights and findings from all Satellites for Biodiversity award-winning projects will be added to the Ecosystem Insight Hub, providing a steady stream of new applications and knowledge for the conservation and Earth Observation community year after year.

“Nature can’t wait, and protecting it requires deep collaboration,” said Sophie Maxwell, Executive Director of Connected Conservation Foundation. “The Ecosystem Insight Hub provides an AI-focused resource helping practitioners accelerate replicable methods and cutting-edge techniques applied to high-resolution satellite imagery that align with global policy frameworks and inform decisive, on-the-ground impacts.”

“Airbus Foundation is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology for the benefit of our planet,” said Hania Tabet, Airbus Head of Social Value and Airbus Foundation Managing Director. “The integration of Airbus’ high-resolution satellite imagery with AI in-field insights is providing conservationists with critical data to address the urgent challenges facing biodiversity. As the application of these tools accelerates, so can our impact. By facilitating a more precise understanding of ecosystem dynamics, we can drive more effective conservation strategies and ensure a healthier future.”

You can visit the Ecosystem Insight Hub at: https://connectedconservation.foundation/ecosystem-insights-hub/
This year’s award winners can be found at: https://connectedconservation.foundation/satellite-monitoring/

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