13:45-14:00 - Vegetation monitoring using Veg-CoMMs

Speaker

Shibia Mohamed Guyo

14:00-14:15 - Using technology and data driven restoration methods to restore and conserve peatlands

The Ecosystem Carbon Conservation is a pioneering business focused on peatland restoration and conservation efforts. Their primary mission is to address the environmental challenges associated with degraded peatland ecosystems. Through a holistic approach, they implement projects that involve rehydration, reforestation, and habitat restoration in order to restore the health and functionality of these crucial ecosystems. Their business is driven by a commitment to mitigating climate change, preserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable practices. They work collaboratively with local communities, engaging them in the restoration process and ensuring the long-term well-being of the ecosystems we aim to conserve.

Key components of their business include scientific research, data-driven restoration methodologies, and the application of innovative technologies to enhance the effectiveness of projects.

Speaker

Manuel Olmos Munevar

14:16-14:30 - Using waste oyster shells as an innovative new alternative to agricultural inputs

The Soil Solution organisation is committed to protecting and rejuvenating soils to create good conditions for plant growth. The Soil Solution understands that the restoration of arable land can have a multifaceted impact on the environment. By restoring soils they aim to improve food security, biodiversity, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and counteract desertification. To achieve this goal, The Soil Solution has produced a new innovation; harnessing the power of oyster shells to increase fertility in soils. Oyster shells’ chemical profile allows them to function as a liming material that can improve plant growing conditions. The success of this innovation would allow farmers to take responsibility for their land’s fertility, reduce usage of imported agricultural inputs, and improve farmer’s livelihoods.

Speaker

Abdoul Aziz Sidibe

14:31-14:45 - Leveraging drone technology in Africa for social good

African Drone believes in the potential for drone technology to create positive social change and aims to empower drone pioneers across Africa. The organisation has created a network for African drone pioneers to connect, share knowledge and resources, and organise around the cause of using cutting-edge drone technology to make a positive impact. The African Drone network has contributed to land restoration projects by helping with environmental monitoring, assisting with precision agriculture, and providing a cutting-edge tool for environmental journalists.

Speaker

Johnny Miller

14:46-15:00 - Creating tree nurseries of high- performance seedlings to restore ecosystems, capture carbon, and stimulate economic development

Tree Global is an ambitious company committed to the development and management of Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR) projects. Tree Global’s mission involves partnering with governments, communities, and the private sector to finance large scale tree nurseries, in which high performance tree seedlings are planted to restore ecosystems, capture carbon, and stimulate sustainable economic development. With successful projects in Congo, Cameroon, Mongolia, Thailand, and more, Tree Global have empowered local growers to live prosperously through a sustainable career with a positive environmental impact.

Speaker

Gregory Hess