Partners

Founded in 1961, IABG is a leading European technology enterprise with a strong heritage in aerospace, defence and geospatial solutions. Its Geospatial Solutions Department in Dresden brings together more than fifty experts in GIS, remote sensing, geo‑intelligence and cartography, supported by a modern digital infrastructure that enables large‑scale, multidisciplinary EO processing. Leveraging long‑standing collaborations with the Technical University of Munich, the German Aerospace Centre and the European Space Agency, IABG provides the overall project management, serves as the single point of contact with ESA, and coordinates all consortium communications and deliverables. Within the project IABG is also responsible for the development of the EO service that maps tree‑planting efforts on degraded lands and estimates above‑ground biomass in mediterranean and tropical forests.

Planetek Italia, a Bari‑based European leader in geospatial data life‑cycle services, operates at the intersection of satellite data processing, spatial data infrastructures and AI‑driven analytics. With more than 130 professionals and a cloud‑native Rheticus® platform, Planetek delivers end‑to‑end information‑as‑a‑service solutions that support decision‑making in land‑use, infrastructure and environmental monitoring. Within the project Planetek Italia is responsible for the service that quantifies soil‑carbon dynamics in mineral soils and agroforestry systems, developing high‑resolution carbon‑stock maps and predictive models that integrate multi‑sensor observations, agronomic data and machine‑learning pipelines. The partner also coordinates the interface with Treedom, ensuring that the soil‑carbon products are aligned with commercial nature‑based offset schemes and that the open‑source toolbox can be seamlessly deployed by external stakeholders.

Assimila, established in 2006 and headquartered in Reading, UK, combines deep domain knowledge of Earth‑observation systems with consultancy expertise to translate cutting‑edge research into operational information products. Its multidisciplinary team of physicists, geographers, meteorologists, EO application scientists and systems engineers specialises in physically based modelling of environmental processes and the development of hybrid physics‑informed AI/ML techniques. In this consortium Assimila is responsible for thematic area related to peatland rewetting, delivering a suite of EO‑derived products that monitor hydrological restoration, surface motion and carbon fluxes across French peatland sites. The partner’s proven track record in the ESA WorldPeatland project and nature‑finance pilots ensures that the peatland solutions are both scientifically robust and directly usable by policy‑makers and carbon‑market participants.

Cesefor is a non-profit research and innovation foundation specialising in sustainable forest management and the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. With strong expertise in forest monitoring, carbon accounting, and ecosystem services, it develops methodologies that combine field data with remote sensing to assess biomass and carbon stocks. Cesefor has extensive experience in European projects on climate mitigation, nature-based solutions, and forest resilience, supported by advanced technical capabilities such as LiDAR applications and long-term ecological monitoring systems.

Forliance is a climate solutions provider focused on the development and implementation of nature-based carbon projects worldwide. Building on decades of experience, the company delivers end-to-end services—from feasibility assessments to carbon credit issuance and commercialization. Its expertise spans carbon project design, MRV systems, and climate strategy, supporting project developers, investors, and companies in scaling high-quality carbon initiatives.

WWF-France is part of the global WWF network, one of the world’s leading conservation organisations. It works across key areas such as climate, forests, freshwater, and biodiversity, combining scientific research, field action, and policy engagement. WWF-France has particular expertise in freshwater ecosystems and peatlands, contributing to their conservation and restoration through research, advocacy, and large-scale environmental programmes.

Treedom is a platform that enables individuals and companies to plant trees remotely and follow their growth online. Specialised in agroforestry, it works with local communities to deliver projects that combine carbon sequestration with biodiversity, food security, and social benefits. By integrating digital tools such as geolocation and monitoring systems, Treedom ensures transparency while scaling environmental and social impact globally.

TÜV SÜD is a global organisation providing independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services. With a long-standing focus on safety and sustainability, it supports organisations in meeting regulatory and quality standards across industries. Within the project, TÜV SÜD acts as Certification Body, ensuring that the developed EO-based solutions align with the EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF) and meet rigorous technical and methodological requirements.