Innovation and Monitoring

Innovation

Innovation
Program

Harnessing the power of innovation to holistically restore islands is at the core of what we do.

Our cutting-edge tools, including drones, AI, and image recognition, streamline our efforts and make us faster and more efficient than ever. We’re always pushing the boundaries, leveraging advanced conservation tools to create lasting change for ecosystems around the globe.

Drones

The future of island restoration is here.

The use of drones has resulted in exponential gains for global technological island conservation methods. They have proven to be a faster, cheaper, safer, and more efficient method for holistic island restoration tactics compared to traditional methods, like helicopters or ground crews.

We’ve seen incredible improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness in our work, cutting costs and time while supporting island communities.

GBIRd

Invasive species pose a major threat to island ecosystems and biodiversity.

The Genetic Biocontrol of Invasive Rodents (GBIRd) program explores gene drive technology as a potential solution for removing invasive rodents from islands. By targeting rodents with advanced genetic tools, GBIRd aims to protect endangered species and restore island habitats, while carefully assessing the social, ethical, and environmental impacts of this innovative approach.