Our colleague Christoph Praschl had the opportunity to present the process from our research project BAMBI for modelling animal biodiversity in forests (“Towards an Automated Biodiversity Modelling Process for Forest Animals using Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles”) at the “International Workshop on Simulation for Energy, Sustainable Development & Environment” in Athens, Greece. In a world facing the urgent challenge of climate change, the work presents techniques to protect our precious forests and their diverse inhabitants. It proposes a method using unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with advanced cameras and artificial intelligence to create accurate biodiversity models. This approach provides a data-driven, objective view of the state of forests and fauna and could revolutionize conservation efforts by providing policymakers with the insights needed to protect the planet’s invaluable biodiversity and habitats.
