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PRESS RELEASE: Drone Technology Aids Conservationists In Physically Demanding Restoration Project On Kamaka Island

Polynesian community members partnered with local and international nonprofits to protect the island ecosystem by removing invasive rats  Persistence, courage and frequent improvisation lay at the heart of a pioneering island restoration project on Kamaka Island, French Polynesia. The operation used innovative drone technology as part of an ongoing initiative by global nonprofit Island Conservation […]

Written by on November 16, 2022

Head of Innovation David Will Weighs in on Emerging Technologies to Protect Island Biodiversity in Wired

Island Conservation’s Head of Innovation David Will was recently interviewed by Wired’s Matt Simon for his article Rats are Invasive Menaces. These Cameras Spy on Them. Will discusses new technologies being explored and implemented across the globe to protect island ecosystems from invasive species. The article focuses on Santa Cruz Island, where Island Conservation has […]

Written by on October 25, 2022

Successful drone eradication in Palau paves the way for faster island restorations 

In March and April of 2022 Island Conservation and Envico Technologies successfully completed a rat eradication on Ngerkeklau Island. The team tested two different drone baiting platforms and made huge progress in the development, planning and implementation of drones for aerial baiting on tropical islands. The operation was a huge success thanks to a massive […]

Written by on July 1, 2022

VIDEO: David Will on how Edge Computing enhances conservation on remote islands

David Will, Island Conservation’s Head of Innovation, recently appeared at The Six Five Summit to provide an update on our collaboration with Lenovo. The project is taking place on Robinson Crusoe Island, just off the coast of Chile, and has seen ongoing island restoration efforts boosted by Lenovo’s Edge Computing technology. In the video, David explains […]

Written by on June 10, 2022

Work for Humankind: Lenovo invites you to work from one of Earth’s most remote locations with smarter technology

Global News Release Work for Humankind: Lenovo invites you to work from one of Earth’s most remote locations with smarter technology Research conducted by Lenovo™ reveals more than two-thirds of Gen Z and Millennial respondents feel it’s important to give back and contribute positively to local communities during a ‘Work from Anywhere’ experience Work for […]

Written by on December 2, 2021

Breakthroughs and Innovation – The Future of Island Conservation

As Island Conservation approaches our 25th year of impact in 2019, it is clear that the future of island restoration requires breakthroughs and innovation to prevent further biodiversity loss. By: Karen Poiani By all counts, we are on the verge of a mass extinction crisis with detrimental and lasting consequences for our planet and future generations. […]

Written by on November 19, 2018