WRI’s Global Restoration Initiative and researchers from Land & Carbon Lab have partnered with Meta to develop a groundbreaking AI foundation model that we’ve used

WRI’s Global Restoration Initiative and researchers from Land & Carbon Lab have partnered with Meta to develop a groundbreaking AI foundation model that we’ve used to produce the world’s first global map of tree canopy height at a 1-meter resolution, allowing the detection of single trees at a global scale.

This new high-resolution data sets a baseline for remotely monitoring changes at the level of individual trees, making it a critical advancement for measuring land use emissions and tracking progress on conservation and restoration projects, which are essential for achieving the world’s goals for climate, nature and people. While this initial data set has limitations, it demonstrates the power of foundation models — a type of AI model that can serve as the “foundation� for a variety of tasks — to pave a new path toward AI-driven earth monitoring.

Find out more in our blog: https://www.landcarbonlab.org/news-updates/mapping-trees-unprecedented-detail-ai

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In this episode, we’ll explore the fashion companies developing innovative circular business models to increase the use of clothing. Business models such as repair, reuse & rental have been booming

In this episode, we’ll explore the fashion companies developing innovative circular business models to increase the use of clothing. Business models such as repair, reuse & rental have been booming and are leading in the pursuit to achieve the fashion industry’s lucrative USD 700 billion opportunity while providing significant greenhouse savings. However, these models do not automatically realise these environmental benefits unless, measures of success, clothes and supply networks are designed for a circular economy. Tune into this episode to find out more and hear what businesses can do to create a thriving fashion industry. Speakers featured: Justine Porterie: Global Head of Sustainability at Depop Georgia Parker: Innovation Manager at Fashion for Good

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