Globhe, a global leader in on-demand drone data services, and OpenForests, the innovative force behind the explorer.land platform, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising environmental monitoring. By integrating Globhe’s cutting-edge drone data marketplace into explorer.land, the collaboration offers organisations a powerful tool to improve the transparency, engagement, and impact of their sustainability projects.
A New Era for Environmental Monitoring
Explorer.land is recognised for its interactive platform, providing transparent and detailed insights into environmental projects. With the new integration of high-resolution drone data from Globhe, users can request detailed aerial imagery of their project areas, enhancing their ability to monitor and showcase progress. This innovation allows organisations to visualise ‘before and after’ scenarios, demonstrating the real impact of their environmental initiatives in a dynamic and engaging way.
Alexander Watson, CEO of OpenForests, highlighted the significance of this collaboration: “The integration of Globhe’s drone data into explorer.land marks a significant advancement in how environmental projects are monitored and presented. This partnership empowers our users to tell more compelling stories about their work, enhancing both credibility and visibility on a global scale.”
A Case Study in Action: CO₂ Operate’s Gula Gula Food Forest
A prime example of the new capabilities comes from CO₂ Operate’s Gula Gula Food Forest Program, which has successfully utilised drone data through explorer.land to illustrate the progress of its carbon offsetting and biodiversity efforts. This has allowed CO₂ Operate to not only document their environmental achievements more effectively but also communicate their impact to a wider audience, attracting further support.
Paul Burgers, Founder of CO₂ Operate, praised the collaboration: “Working with Globhe and OpenForests has provided us with invaluable tools to visualise and communicate the impact of our work. The drone data enhances our project’s visibility and strengthens our commitment to achieving broader sustainability goals.”
Driving Innovation in Environmental Management
The Globhe and OpenForests partnership is poised to redefine how reforestation and environmental projects are documented and understood globally. The integration of drone data with explorer.land’s sophisticated visualisation tools offers an opportunity for organisations to boost the appeal of their project profiles, engage a broader range of stakeholders, and ultimately drive greater environmental impact.
Andreas Nordansjö, Chief Marketing Officer of Globhe, described the transformative potential of the partnership: “Our collaboration with OpenForests represents a transformative step in how environmental projects are managed and executed globally. By integrating our drone data into explorer.land, we’re offering OpenForests clients access to a vast network of professional drone operators in over 147 countries.”
Globhe’s marketplace model enables environmental organisations to connect with local drone operators who are knowledgeable about regional challenges, ensuring they receive the most competitive pricing through a bidding system. This approach not only enhances transparency but also guarantees the delivery of high-quality, local expertise for environmental monitoring.
As more organisations around the world adopt drone data for their sustainability initiatives, the partnership between Globhe and OpenForests signals a shift toward more innovative and impactful project management strategies. By combining state-of-the-art drone data with an interactive platform like explorer.land, organisations now have the tools to transform how they manage, visualise, and communicate their environmental projects.