AiDASH to Attend COP16: Championing Biodiversity Monitoring with BNGAI™

AiDASH is proud to announce its participation in the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16), held in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, 2024.

Represented by Eloïse Charreyron, our Customer Success & Transformation Manager, AiDASH will join global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to advance biodiversity solutions. We will showcase our product, BNGAI™, which leverages satellite imagery and AI to monitor and protect natural habitats.

As COP16 marks a critical milestone in the global commitment to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, AiDASH’s attendance presents a valuable opportunity to highlight how BNGAI™ can help businesses meet evolving biodiversity regulations. The conference will focus on implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework, including Target 15, which requires businesses to assess and disclose their biodiversity impacts by 2030. By working closely with key enterprise partners, AiDASH aims to cement its role as a leader in biodiversity monitoring, helping organisations navigate these emerging requirements and safeguard ecosystems worldwide.

What’s COP16?

The Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP) is a biennial event where representatives from 196 countries gather to discuss strategies for protecting global biodiversity. These conferences are pivotal in shaping international agreements on nature conservation, habitat protection, and sustainable development.

COP16, which takes place in October and November 2024, will build on the progress made at COP15, where the international community adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework—a landmark agreement aimed at reversing biodiversity loss by 2030. This framework includes several key targets, but one of the most significant for businesses is Target 15, which mandates that all large corporations and financial institutions assess and disclose their risks, impacts, and dependencies on biodiversity within the next six years.

This year’s conference will focus on how these targets will be implemented, especially in terms of corporate accountability. With the increasing pressure on businesses to incorporate biodiversity monitoring and reporting into their sustainability strategies, COP16 will shape the future of how biodiversity is assessed, managed, and disclosed across industries.

Why COP16 Matters

The need to protect and restore biodiversity is more urgent than ever, with ecosystems worldwide at risk of collapse. COP16’s outcomes will directly impact businesses, governments, and conservationists working to mitigate biodiversity loss.

For companies, the ability to measure and monitor their biodiversity impacts in real time is crucial for both regulatory compliance and sustainability efforts. This is where BNGAI™ — AiDASH’s innovative biodiversity net gain management platform — becomes an essential tool for industries ranging from real estate to infrastructure and tech. By harnessing satellite imagery and AI, BNGAI™ enables businesses to meet these growing requirements efficiently and accurately.

Why AiDASH is Attending COP16

COP16 provides a unique platform for AiDASH to demonstrate how BNGAI™ can help businesses comply with these new biodiversity mandates. The product already supports clients in the UK in meeting the requirements of the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulation, and now AiDASH is looking to expand its impact globally. BNGAI™ offers high-resolution habitat mapping, real-time biodiversity assessments, and streamlined reporting processes that help businesses stay compliant with biodiversity regulations, while also contributing to global conservation efforts.

Moreover, working alongside high-profile enterprises, AiDASH’s participation at COP16 will underscore its position as a thought leader in biodiversity management and a trusted partner for businesses seeking innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges.

Looking Ahead

For AiDASH, COP16 is not just an opportunity to showcase its technology, but also to engage in critical conversations that will shape the future of biodiversity monitoring. Through Eloïse’s eyes on the ground, AiDASH will engage with key stakeholders, participate in discussions around corporate reporting, and explore new partnerships that align with its mission to protect and restore ecosystems globally.

As the conference unfolds, AiDASH will besharing live insights and updates on LinkedIn, so be sure to follow along for the latest developments from COP16 and AiDASH’s journey towards a greener, more sustainable future.

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