Episode description

Clara Rowe visits Google to discuss conservation non-profit Restor, sustainability, and the importance of open data platforms to accelerate the global restoration movement. Ecosystem restoration and conservation are essential for protecting Earth’s biodiversity and achieving climate goals with the potential to reduce 30% of accumulated global carbon emissions.

Supported by a $1.2M grant from Google.org, Restor is accelerating the global restoration movement by connecting people to scientific data, supply chains, and funding to increase the impact, scale, and sustainability of restoration efforts. Powered by Google Earth Engine and Google Cloud, the platform facilitates the exchange of information, makes projects visible to potential funders and the public, and allows anyone to analyze the restoration potential of any place on Earth. With this information, anyone can better understand their local environment and become a restoration practitioner.

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