Geo-data-driven solutions for climate adaptation and nature conservation

While we all try to reduce carbon emissions to mitigate climate change impact, many of us already face current climate related challenges and unfortunately impact is anticipated to increase in the future. Millions of people live in regions highly vulnerable to climate impacts and vulnerable communities disproportionately bear the negative impacts. Therefore, there is a need to become more resilient not only by mitigating impacts but also by adaptation. 

Water is a critical medium through which climate change impacts ecosystems and human societies. The hydrological cycle however intensifies due to climate change, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. Higher temperatures and extreme weather conditions affect rainfall, snowmelt, river flows, sea levels and groundwater availability. And climate (change) not only relates to water quantity, but also water quality is impacted, posing a threat to one of our primary resources. 

Climate adaptation and resilience are essential in addressing the growing challenges posed by climate change. Geospatial data plays a crucial role in identifying at-risk areas and quantifying these risks, monitoring environmental changes, and guiding sustainable interventions. Through collective action and the application of geospatial insights, ensuring an inclusive approach, we can achieve a greater impact, using nature based and engineered solutions to adapt to a changing climate. Collaborative efforts ensure that our actions are inclusive, effective, and focused on building a more resilient future for all.

Partnerships are at the heart of our efforts, enabling us to work alongside communities and partners to implement geospatial-informed climate adaptation strategies that protect vulnerable coastal zones and populations.

As we strive to safeguard our environment, the urgency of addressing biodiversity loss is growing. Countless species are at risk, and fragile ecosystems are further deteriorating. This includes aquatic ecosystems in our rivers, lakes and oceans. Major causes for biodiversity loss are for example land use changes, overexploitation and pollution.

Climate change is also a major and growing factor in biodiversity loss, and yet the natural world plays a crucial role in minimising global temperature rise and enhancing resilience. Mitigating and reversing biodiversity decline is a global goal, supported by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and new nature restoration laws.

Fugro supports conserving and restoring our ecosystems in an informed and data-driven way. Using our domain and Geo-data expertise, we help our clients monitor and assess ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and coral reefs, including their biodiversity.

By employing geospatial data, we gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between human and natural systems. This knowledge enables us to develop more effective conservation strategies, mitigate potential impacts and monitor ecological changes, ensuring that actions are grounded in robust scientific evidence and tailored to the specific needs of each ecosystem.