AI and Satellites Revolutionizing Conservation Efforts in Latin America

Life in Monteverde, Costa Rica, is threatened by deforestation, but artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite imagery are now aiding conservation efforts. Diego Saez-Gil, founder of Pachama, emphasizes how these technologies offer insights into tropical forests, enabling better protection. Pachama uses AI to measure forest carbon content and monitor deforestation levels. Similarly, Mercado Libre and Imazon are partnering with tech giants like Microsoft to combat deforestation across Latin America. Despite progress, the fight against deforestation is ongoing, as highlighted by Thelma Krug of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. AI and satellite technology are pivotal in this war against deforestation, offering hope for climate change and biodiversity restoration.