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We make Impact Visible for People & Nature
Building digital tools for transparent, data-driven nature restoration.
Proud founders of explorer.land
November 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Logging and unsustainable agricultural practices and devastating cyclones threaten the Tsiatosika Forest, in southeast Madagascar.

While local communities depend heavily on this forest for food and livelihoods, the impact of these activities causes soil erosion, which exacerbates food insecurity.
November 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Discovering and Protecting the Dry Tropical Forest (Bosque Seco Tropical): This vital, yet critically threatened, ecosystem in the Colombian Caribbean is a key habitat for endemic species like the cotton-top tamarin (tití cabeciblanco).
November 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Lion Rouge is developing the Grand Maka Yop “Big 5” conservation project to restore 35,000 hectares and create the largest private wildlife reserve in West Africa.

The project recently reached an important milestone by completing the tree planting on its initial 10 hectare pilot site.
October 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It’s rare for any impactful project to be the result of a solo effort: it is usually driven by several partners.

That’s why, on explorer.land, we’ve made it simple to highlight every stakeholder and collaborator: authorities, communities, research institutes, NGOs, philanthropists, or sponsors.
October 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The IUCN Forum 2025 is over, but its inspiring ripple effects are still being felt! The message is clear: the cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of action. We're ready for bold moves!

#OpenForests #IUCNForum #TimeForAction
October 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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October 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
What happens when a community decides to build a barrier against the desert?

A fierce battle is taking place on the edge of the Tigray. The desert is aggressively expanding, but the Desa’a team led by @weforest.bsky.social t and local communities are matching its pace.
October 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
EUDR: Are you ready for the supply chain overhaul?

Last week, despite news of a potential one-year postponement of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) application, @Isabell Rzepecki proudly represented us at the Business Forum on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains in Bonn.
October 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Calling all tree-planting innovators! 🌳🌳🌳

Ecosia is looking for new projects to fund through its Circular Funding model.

Got a project that involves tree planting and generating revenues? Ecosia is looking for you!

Here is how Circular funding works ⬇️⬇️

#Sustainability #Agroforestry #TreePlanting
September 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We’re really excited to be a part of Wildya's September masterclass series!

A huge thanks to Oliver Dauert for the invitation. Wildya is a community-focused project dedicated to helping ecopreneurs turn their "wild ideas" into real-world impact.
September 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
What if you had an attribute so desirable that it cost you your life? This is sadly the case for various animal species which, in addition to the threat on their habitat, are in danger of extinction due to poaching.

Rhinos are one of the most striking examples of it.
September 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Happy International Red Panda Day!

Beyond their appearance, these adorable creatures play an essential role in Himalayan ecosystems. By pruning bamboo and moving through the trees, they help keep mountain forests healthy.

#InternationalRedPandaDay #RedPanda #Conservation #Nepal
September 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Masterclass: Maps that change the restoration landscape

You're working on a nature-based project ? How do you bring your on-the-ground impact to light so people can see and support your mission? So funders can help you grow?

🗓️September 30
⏰7 – 8 pm CET
➕ More info: wildya.earth/blog/ecopren...
September 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
One of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, Colombia faces threats such as wildlife trafficking and deforestation.

By sparking interest in learning about their forest and its biodiversity, Envol Vert strengthens communities' sense of belonging and so, their desire to protect their forest.
September 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
As part of its Programa Bosque Seco Tropical project, Envol Vert organizes bird and monkey watching excursions, as well as photo trapping workshops for local communities in the Colombian Caribbean.

During the last visit, the participants get to observe 11 species of birds and 4 species of primates.
September 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
It's home to 33 million people and provides a rich source of biodiversity that regulates our global climate.🧍🏽🐆

While the Amazon faces threats from logging and other activities, there are organizations and initiatives working to protect and restore this vital biome. Discover them on explorer.land.
September 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
On Friday , Brazil celebrated Amazon Day, a reminder of the forest's critical role for our planet.💚

Spanning across 9 countries and 6.7 million square kilometers, the Amazon represents 60% of Brazil's territory.🌴

#biodiversity #rainforest #amazon #deforestation
September 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
"I'm proud to have contributed to the visual storytelling of this unique natural reserve.”

Patrick Ribeiro
August 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Let’s take a moment to honor the great work being done at El Silencio Natural Reserve and Research Station in Antioquia, Colombia. This was one of the first projects to use our explorer.land platform, with our founder, @Patrick Ribeiro, personally conducting the drone mapping back in 2014.
August 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🚀 Find high-impact, transparent projects in just a few clicks! 🌍
explorer.land allows you to discover impact-oriented nature-based projects.
Enter a keyword in the search bar. Filter by organization, country, SDGs, and much more. And here it is!🎯

A project that matches your values and priorities!
August 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Those impressive red-haired big apes, living in Sumatra and Borneo, Indonesia, are under severe threat.

Their numbers in the wild have declined significantly due to habitat loss caused by deforestation , forest fires, as well as illegal hunting.

Get to know orangutans better

#Biodiversity
August 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Did you know there are three distinct species of orangutan?

On World Orangutan Day, we wanted to share a little information about those very special “people of the forest”.

The three species of orangutans (Bornean, Sumatran, and Tapanuli) are classified as critically endangered by the @IUCN.
August 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
How do you prove that your restoration efforts are delivering real, measurable change on the ground?

For Hommes et Terre, which carries out regeneration projects covering thousands of hectares in several African countries, transparency is a prerequisite.

That’s where explorer.land comes in.
August 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM