Forests cover about 31% of the Earth’s land surface, yet over 10 million hectares are lost annually due to deforestation and degradation. The project helps fight deforestation by using satellite data to monitor forest health and support sustainable forest management.

According to the World Bank, over 1 billion people live in slums or informal settlements, a number projected to double by 2050 if current urbanization trends continue. IDEAtlas uses AI and satellite data to map and monitor slums, helping cities plan better and improve living conditions in informal settlements.

According to the United Nations Environment programme (UNEP) , up to 40% of the world's land is degraded, directly affecting half of the global population and threatening biodiversity, food security, and livelihoods.

According the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, scientific estimates show that 64 % of the world's wetlands have disappeared since 1900. Yet wetlands store 30% of all land-based carbon and provide vital ecosystem services.EO4WetlandsInventory uses satellite data to help countries map and monitor wetlands, supporting their protection and contribution to global conservation efforts.

In the 2024/25 world rice market, projected global production has been increased by 3.4 million tons, reaching a record high of 533.8 million (milled basis).CRISP uses satellite data to monitor rice crops, helping countries make informed decisions for sustainable rice production.

According to the FAO, agriculture is responsible for up to half of all methane emissions, followed by fossil fuels and waste. AGATE uses satellite data to accurately track agricultural methane and nitrogen emissions, helping reduce pollution from intensive farming.

Source : FAO

According to the World Economic Forum, coastal and marine tourism accounts for over 50% of global tourism revenue, yet this sector is highly vulnerable to environmental degradation such as seaweed blooms, plastic pollution, and coral reef decline. BLUERISM uses satellite data to help coastal tourism adapt to environmental threats.

 According to the European Commission, Marine renewable energy could provide up to 10% of the European Union’s electricity demand by 2050. DIOMEDEO uses satellite data to support the growth of marine renewable energy and guide sustainable ocean energy projects.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global consumption of fish has increased by 122 percent since 1990 and aquaculture now accounts for more than 50 percent of current fish consumption. EO4SA uses satellite data to help make aquaculture more sustainable by monitoring risks and unregulated farming.

According to the FAO State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture Report 2024, over 90% of global fish stocks are either fully exploited or overfished, while fisheries continue to contribute over 120 million livelihoods globally.DEEPBLUE2 uses satellite data to make fishing safer, more efficient, and sustainable, while helping monitor i