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Planetary Intelligence

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This cross-cutting platform will support all flagship destinations by addressing gaps in the observation system, establishing measurement, and providing data-driven actionable insights through advanced techniques such as innovative sensing technologies and AI.  

Advances in satellite and sensing technologies, AI, and other areas allow us to observe and understand our world with astounding depth and breadth. Innovative technologies and approaches can provide accurate, reliable, and timely information to help policymakers, business leaders, civil society, and the public take action to address our sustainability challenges at speed and scale.

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2022 Projects

In 2022 the Sustainability Accelerator funded its first cohort of 31 teams. Several of these multidisciplinary projects advanced sustainability solutions in the area of planetary intelligence.

Harnessing the power of geophysical imaging to Recharge California's Groundwater

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Protecting ocean biodiversity: developing and deploying real-time environmental DNA sensors in international marine sanctuaries

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Data commons for climate, energy, and sustainability

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