Beyond 30x30: Measuring the Effectiveness of Protected Areas with TPARA
A year ago, we reported the results of a pilot project to measure the effectiveness of terrestrial protected areas. In the months since, what began as a descriptive metric of land cover change has evolved into the Terrestrial Protected Area Relative Assessment (TPARA), a model that evaluates the impact of conservation programs.
SkyTruth Data Scientist Alana Lutz recently presented this work at the Society for Conservation GIS conference in Estes Park, Colorado. She shares some reflections from that event, how the project has progressed since the pilot, and where the work is headed next in our most recent blog post.
SkyTruth in Action
Join us for Climate Week NYC
How can geospatial data accelerate environmental action? Join SkyTruth and partners at Climate Week NYC for a collaborative working session on ocean pollution, climate, and biodiversity, featuring hands-on tools, partnership-building, and solutions for global challenges.
This isn't just a series of panels but a working session designed to surface gaps, spark partnerships, and drive action.
Turning Geospatial Data into Action on Pollution and Climate
Last month, our Impact Program Manager Eric Teller traveled to Boa Vista, Cabo Verde, for the 5th Cabo Verde Ocean Decade Conference. At this gathering of ocean policymakers, scientists, and practitioners, Eric was able to share our latest work tracking the threats posed by oil pollution to West Africa's critical ocean ecosystems.
While there, he discussed SkyTruth's work at a roundtable on oil and gas for civil society and government officials, and supported our partners, the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), as they convened a reception on protecting the ocean from fossil fuel pollution, where our work was presented directly to an audience that included the President of Cabo Verde.
Oceanography Podcast
Our very own CEO John Amos was just featured on Pine Forest Media’s Oceanography podcast! In the episode, John explains how seeing oil slicks from space changed the course of his career. And how now, 25 years later, SkyTruth continues to reveal environmental harm using satellite analysis, AIS tracking, and machine learning, building strong evidence that leads to real policy change.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here or on your favorite podcast player!
In the News
A tanker that grounded and was abandoned off the coast of Oman last month, the Caroline Bezengi, has gained media attention as satellite imagery of the affected area showed an oil spill that expanded dramatically, threatening a protected marine ecosystem surrounding it. Our founder and CEO, John Amos, analyzed the latest satellite imagery and shared his observations with global media outlets. Here are a few of those stories and appearances:
