Sep 04, 2024 | 2:00 PM BST | 9:00 AM EST | 6:00 AM PST
Speaker: Jack Potter, Partner and Head of Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality, Wild Capital UKc
Host: Stephen Marland, Director of Innovation, AiDash

EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR
From sky to insight:
Revolutionising ecological understanding with remote sensing and AI
Explore how cutting-edge technology is transforming biodiversity net gain (BNG) and habitat monitoring for policymakers and practitioners.
Join Lauren Weller MCIEEM, Senior Ecologist & Compliance Lead at AiDASH, for an exclusive session showcasing how remote sensing (RS) and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the way we manage and protect natural ecosystems.
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PRESENTED BY
Lauren Weller MCIEEM
Senior Ecologist & Compliance Lead, AiDASH

AiDASH
With a career spanning Africa, Canada, the Middle East, and the UK, she brings global expertise in environmental law and compliance to her role at BNG.AI by Aidash. Here, she pioneers the application of artificial intelligence to geospatial data for Biodiversity Net Gain across the UK. Her background encompasses water resource analysis, environmental management for mining projects, and international consulting. Now based in Devon and drawing inspiration from Dartmoor walks, she combines worldwide experience with local insight. Her work focuses on the intersection of technology and ecology, with particular interest in soil health and sustainable agriculture.
This session will cover:
- Advancing ecological assessments with RS and AI:
A practical overview of how these technologies support BNG policy implementation and habitat monitoring.
- Case study:
Affinity Water: Discover how AiDASH collaborated with Affinity and Atkins to deliver measurable natural capital and BNG outcomes across complex landscapes.
- Live product demo:
See how AiDASH’s platform empowers policymakers and ecologists to baseline biodiversity, monitor post-development progress, and stay compliant with ease.
Why it matters
For Defra and Natural England, understanding innovative solutions for biodiversity challenges is critical. This session offers:
Habitat Insights
Accurate insights into baseline habitat mapping and long-term monitoring using satellite-guided AI.
Policy Solutions
Technology solutions tailored to natural capital management and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy requirements.
Streamlined Compliance
Strategies to streamline ecological reporting, reduce review times, and enhance compliance across projects.