Orbify Geospatial Data Platform - Jun '24 Updates

Platform Updates

New Public Data Catalog

We are excited to introduce a brand-new, dedicated view of our data components, directly accessible within our platform!

What’s New?

• Enhanced Viewing Experience: Our data catalog is now fully integrated within the application, replacing the previous Notion-based table view for a more intuitive and user-friendly experience.
• Streamlined Information: We've eliminated unnecessary fields to make the catalog clearer and more straightforward.
• New Field Introduction: A “Dataset Availability” field has been added to provide detailed descriptions and enhance your understanding of the data components.

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EUDR Template Updates

Country-Level Risk Benchmark for EUDR template

We have made significant improvements to our Country-Level Benchmarking System for the EUDR template, refining our score estimates by excluding known planted forest locations and aligning more closely with the EU's anticipated future scoring system.

Key Points:

• Refined Calculations: By excluding known planted forest locations, we’ve enhanced the accuracy of our country-level risk scores.
• Current Status: While the EU has not yet published official country-level risk scores, our component provides a close approximation based on expected criteria.

Forest Risk Assessment Updates (Beta Version)

Our latest enhancements to the forest risk assessment improve readability and offer precise, actionable insights. The updated assessment considers various risk factors, including:

• Historical Deforestation Patterns
• Proximity to Cities
• Prevalence of Fires
• Areas That Have Experienced Burning
• Proximity to Rivers
• Accessibility
• Elevation and Slope
• Proximity to Farmlands

Each factor is individually assessed and weighted for its correlation with deforestation risk.

Climate Hazard Risks Updates

New Climate Hazard Risk Template

We've introduced new components to enhance our upcoming "Climate Hazard Risks" report template! Here's what you can look forward to:

This template is designed to help users identify vulnerable areas and guide their decision-making processes effectively. It provides a comprehensive overview of the plot and includes detailed analyses such as flood risk assessment using multi-criteria models, drought risk evaluation with the Combined Drought Indicator, and fire risk analysis using the Canadian Fire Weather Index. The final output is a detailed layer highlighting areas with high risks from these climate hazards, facilitating the planning of resilient carbon offset projects.

New Components for “Climate Hazard Risks” Report

In addition to these updates, we’ve introduced new components that will enhance our upcoming “Climate Hazard Risks” report template:

• Fire Weather Index (FWI): Assesses wildfire risk based on weather conditions like temperature, humidity, wind speed, and precipitation. Categorizes fire danger into low, moderate, and high based on 25 years of data.

• Forest Fire Loss: Quantifies forest fire damage over the past 15 years, identifying regions prone to recurrent fires. Highlights accumulation of flammable materials with insights from satellite imagery.

• Extreme Heat Hazard: Analyzes extreme heat events over the past 15 years, identifying regions prone to high temperatures that influence fire behavior and ignition potential.

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Natural Lands Layers

We've introduced new Natural Lands Layers, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of natural ecosystems.

About the Natural Lands Layers

Created in collaboration with the World Resources Institute’s Land and Carbon Lab, WWF, and Systemiq, these maps support the Science-Based Target Network's Land Targets initiative. They serve as a 2020 baseline for companies aiming to meet Target 1: “No conversion of natural ecosystems.”

Key Features

• Detailed Classes and Binary View: Access a thorough breakdown of natural lands or a simplified binary view based on your needs.
• Collaborative Effort: Developed by leading environmental organizations, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Baseline for Sustainability: Use this map as a reference point to set and achieve sustainability goals, focusing on preventing the conversion of natural ecosystems.

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Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance our platform to better serve your needs!

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