How does PALS work with communities?

Using Blue Ventures’ open source GEM (Google Earth Engine Mangrove Mapping Methodology) software to support mangrove-adjacent communities map and monitor mangrove ecosystem extent and change.

Using Blue Ventures’ open source GEM (Google Earth Engine Mangrove Mapping) software to support mangrove-adjacent communities map, monitor and manage potential and active mangrove restoration sites.

Supporting communities to map and monitor specific local areas which are already under protected status or towards helping gain protected status.

Supporting communities to conduct biodiversity assessments within specific areas of interest.

Supporting communities to map and monitor areas (particularly islands) targeted by invasive species eradications, and to identify new areas where eradication activities should be prioritized.

Assisting communities through leveraging best available geospatial data, tools, and technologies to create easily accessed and updated information which allows for coordinated efforts towards planning for and responding to fire.

Supporting farming communities to reduce their climate impact by harnessing geospatial data to implement sustainable farming practices.