Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of Nature

Radical Transparency: Mapping the Earth from the Ground to the Cloud

Apr 2, 2025
Rebecca Moore, the visionary founder of Google Earth Outreach and Google Earth Engine, dives into the transformative power of digital mapping tools for environmental conservation. She discusses how these technologies empower communities, such as the Pater Surui tribe, to combat illegal logging and regain land rights. The conversation highlights the innovative use of Google Earth to combat climate change and protect biodiversity, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accessibility in understanding our planet's changes.
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ANECDOTE

Pied Cuckoo and Monsoon Season

  • The pied cuckoo's migration was linked to monsoon season in India, but data was scarce.
  • Using new digital tools, scientists and birdwatchers collaborated to track the cuckoo, proving the ancient legend true.
INSIGHT

Earth's Vital Signs

  • We can easily measure human vital signs, but not Earth's.
  • Now is the time to use technology to measure and understand planetary health.
ANECDOTE

Sarui Tribe and Google Earth

  • Chief Almir Naryamoga Surui used Google Earth to discover extensive illegal logging in Sarui territory.
  • Partnering with Google, the tribe mapped their land, curbed illegal activities, and sold carbon offsets for reforestation.
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