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How satellites are helping legacy landowners
Across the USA, there are over 40,000 large tracts of land requiring careful management to clean up hazardous waste including heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and other organic chemicals. Known also as superfund sites or legacy land sites, these sites can be both dangerous and hazardous.
Sep 14, 2023
What is Target 15 and why is it important
Target 15, part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and promotion of sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. This includes halting biodiversity loss, combating desertification and ending deforestation.
Jul 26, 2023
Geospatial Intelligence 101: AI Drones vs Satellites
Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) is the use of satellite and aerial imagery, as well as other geospatial data, to provide a better understanding of the Earth's surface. GEOINT can be used for a wide range of applications, including military intelligence, disaster response, and natural resource management.
Jul 4, 2023
Biodiversity permits and regulations for landowners and developers
Biodiversity is under threat from habitat loss , degradation, climate change, pollution, and overexploitation of natural resources. In this article, we examine the biodiversity permits and regulations that apply to landowners and developers in the EU, UK, and US.
Sep 14, 2023
5 ways drone imagery can protect your land and assets
By using satellite and drone imagery, we takes an inventory of your entire site, digitise it into a 3D topographic map, and characterise vegetation coverage by density, distribution, and habitat type. Get a baseline for better decisions.
Sep 14, 2023
Biodiversity and Data Centers: What's the connection?
As demand for technological advancements in the digital age is rising, so are the concerns over our rapidly warming planet.
Aug 20, 2023
Why landowners, land managers and developers choose Galago
Effective land management is essential for sustainable development and environmental conservation. Galago OS provides a cutting-edge geospatial intelligence platform.
Sep 14, 2023
What is the link between biodiversity and geospatial intelligence
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, including the diversity of species, ecosystems, and the genetic variation within species.
May 24, 2023
Leading solutions for biodiversity monitoring and mapping
Biodiversity monitoring is critical for sustainable land management. Get a comprehensive insight on the leading AI-powered biomonitoring solutions for bespoke geospatial intelligence.
Sep 14, 2023
The impact of COP15 on your business
The 2022 United Nations Biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP15) was critical to tackle the current biodiversity crisis. Here is what you need to know about the event and how it may affect businesses.
Feb 14, 2023
A-Z Project Management GIS Terms: A Quick Guide
This A-Z guide of project management GIS terms provides a solid foundation for understanding and communicating effectively in a GIS environment.
Sep 12, 2023
Incorporating environmental sustainability into Pharma's DNA
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the largest and most complex industries in the world, with a significant impact on the environment.
May 20, 2023
Biodiversity Net Gain: Embracing a Sustainable Future and How Galago by Ramboll is Leading the Way
Biodiversity net gain is a development approach that leaves biodiversity in a better state than it was before. This concept has evolved from a growing recognition of the critical role biodiversity plays in our environment, health, and economy.
Sep 14, 2023
15 Businesses Leading the Way for Biodiversity and Target 15 Implementation
Target 15, part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and promotion of sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. This includes halting biodiversity loss, combating desertification, and ending deforestation.
Sep 14, 2023
7 Challenges Businesses Face When Implementing Target 15
Target 15 is a critical element of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) that outlines how businesses can contribute to the GBF 2030 Mission. Learn how to face a range of challenges when trying to implement Target 15.
Sep 13, 2023