Partners information

Earthwave

Earthwave is a data science company that utilises satellite data and advanced technologies like AI to study and understand the effects of climate change. We focus on monitoring global ice, quantifying environmental changes, and making satellite data more accessible.

EcoOnline

EcoOnline through its partnership with Ecometrica specialises is sustainability reporting and climate accounting tools. 

Ecoonline provides solutions to help organizations measure, report, and manage their environmental impact, including greenhouse gas emissions and other ESG metrics.​

The Ecometrica platform is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that allows users to input data, generate reports, and visualize information related to their environmental performance. 

Space Intelligence 

Space Intelligence is a fast-growing, NatureTech company on a mission to enable zero deforestation and degradation and support mass forest restoration by producing the highest-quality nature mapping data and insights products.​

​We process large volumes of satellite data and analyse it within a machine learning framework to produce valuable nature mapping products for our clients.​

We have expertise in: remote sensing; geospatial ML and AI; large-scale geospatial data processing​; tropical Forest Ecology​; landcover and Biomass Mapping; geospatial data for Carbon Markets​.

Telespazio

Telespazio UK, based in Luton, is part of Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) and is headquartered in Rome.​ It is one of the major players worldwide in satellite solutions and services, and has a wide international network of space centres and teleports.​

Telespazio is at the forefront in many sectors. From the design and development of space systems to the management of launch services and satellites in-orbit control, from Earth observation services to communications, from navigation and satellite tracking to scientific programmes.​ It is involved in the majority of European Space Agency programmes, including space exploration, Earth observation, satellite navigation, launchers and human space flight.​

In recent years, Telespazio UK has built a European space industry leadership position in the provision of satellite observations for the climate change marketplace. Several key initiatives give Telespazio UK major involvement in the provision and use of satellite observations to help stakeholders monitor, mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Telespazio specialises in: quality control​; service support​; climate services​; InSAR​; microwave remote sensing​; QC.

British Geological Survey

The British Geological Survey is a world-leading geological survey and global geoscience organisation, focused on public-good science for government and research to understand earth and environmental processes.

We are the UK’s premier provider of objective and authoritative geoscientific data, information and knowledge to help society to use its natural resources responsibly, manage environmental change and be resilient to environmental hazards.

British Trust for Ornithology

The heart of BTO encompasses three key areas: birds, science, people. We work to secure a better future for birds and nature, using our science, monitoring and data to inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder of birds and empowering them to work with us. Our priority is to make a positive impact for birds, using our strong and objective science in partnership with other organisations, members and volunteers. We strive to work sustainably and to welcome everyone.

The Bayes Centre

The Bayes Centre is where researchers, students and businesses work side by side to turn AI and data science into practical, impactful solutions for society and industry. We connect industry partners, from global enterprises to early-stage start-ups, with world-leading academic expertise, cutting-edge technologies and an unmatched innovation network in Scotland.

Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland

BioSS specialises in the development and application of the quantitative methods needed to enhance scientific knowledge and impact. We are recognised internationally for our work at the interface between the mathematically-based sciences and a wide span of applied sciences covering agriculture and the rural economy, the environment, food and health.

We are one of the Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutes (SEFARI), working collectively to deliver a portfolio of strategic research and translational activities commissioned by RESAS.

Dynamic Earth

As the UK’s only science centre dedicated to Earth and environmental sciences, our mission is to empower everyone with understanding and empathy for the Earth. There are four main strands to our work:

FAMILY AND PUBLIC PROGRAMME: We bring Earth and environmental science to life for 250,000 people each year.

SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: Providing science learning to 30,000 pupils in person each year, and a further 15,000 online.

COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME: Working with community partners to provide free, inclusive community-led science and learning engagement to 3,000 people per year.

NATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME: Taking science learning and engagement to 10,000 people per year in remote regions across Scotland.

Edinburgh Innovations

Edinburgh Innovations is the University of Edinburgh’s commercialisation service. We provide access to world-leading sustainability expetise at the University and are committed to working with partners to develop new solutions to help address the global climate crisis and deliver long-term sustainability for business.

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities*, ranked 1st in the world for industry, innovation and infrastructure**, 4th in the UK for quality and breadth of research, and is Scotland’s top-ranked institution***.

The University is recognised as a leading socially responsible and sustainable institution in the UK’s HEI sector. We support the University's Social Responsibility and Sustainability commitments through our business practices as demonstrated by the University’s Sustainability silver offices award.

Forest Research

Forest Research (FR) is the research agency of the Forestry Commission (FC) and Great Britain’s principal organisation for forestry and tree-related research. Forest Research is internationally renowned for the provision of science, research, evidence, data and services in support of sustainable forestry.

Our vision: To be a world leader in applied forest science and a trusted and recognised provider of expertise, data, products and services for government and the tree, wood, forest and natural resources sectors.

Our key strategic themes:

• Engaging with customers
• Developing our science and data offer
• Increasing our value
• Working together

The Met Office

We are the Met Office.  This is world- changing work. Right across the world, every single day, people make decisions based on the weather and our changing climate. We combine weather and climate science and data with expert insights to help with those decisions so people can be safe, well and prosperous.

Everything we do is based on world-leading science and enhanced by the close working relationships we have with partners around the globe. We collect and make sense of massive amounts of data every day, using cutting-edge technology to deliver it into the hands of the people that need it, when it matters.

Moredun Research Institute

Moredun’s mission is to develop nature-friendly livestock farming practices that promote both environmental regeneration and improved animal health and welfare. These solutions with livestock production at their centre address the 3 big challenges of:

Climate Change: Moredun is dedicated to enhancing livestock health and welfare through innovative scientific solutions. 

Biodiversity Loss: We are at the forefront of developing preventative disease control measures that reduce the need for drug treatments, helping to safeguard biodiversity.

Sustainable and Secure Food Production: Moredun’s research supports both regional and global food security by enhancing the efficiency of food-producing species. 

National Museums Scotland

National Museums Scotland is a unique combination of world-class collections, programmes, places and people.

Our multi-disciplinary collection is an important resource, which we seek to share as widely as possible through our mission to preserve, interpret and make accessible for all, the past and present of Scotland, other nations and cultures, and the natural world.

Scottish Association for Marine Science

We research how the marine environment works, how and why it is changing and how we could use it sustainably. Then we educate, communicate and promote what we find for the public good.

We do this to have healthy and productive seas and oceans that support life on Earth and continue to provide us with resources. Also to understand our planet and our place on it better.

We undertake research into all aspects of the marine system and exchange our new understanding with society, policy makers, business and the next generation, so that it can become useful and improve practices.

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

UKCEH and its predecessor institutes have been at the forefront of environmental monitoring and modelling. The long-term environmental data hosted by UKCEH inform policymaking, enable new discoveries, and drive research and innovation.  

We are a trusted provider of research of the highest quality and rigour, and our science makes a difference, advancing knowledge and understanding to benefit people and planet.

The National Physical Laboratory

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Metrology Institute (NMI), developing and maintaining the national primary measurement standards, as well as collaborating with other NMIs to maintain the international system of measurement. As a public sector research establishment, we deliver extraordinary impact by providing the measurement capability that underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life. We develop the metrology required to ensure the timely and successful deployment of new technologies and work with organisations as they develop and test new products and processes. 

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a leading botanic Garden and a global centre for biodiversity science, horticulture and education.

We explore, conserve and explain the world of plants and fungi, pushing the boundaries of our scientific knowledge to find and apply solutions to protect our botanic world. We engage nationally and internationally to deliver our vision: a positive future for plants, people, and the planet.

Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre

SUERC is a world-leading centre for research and international collaboration in isotope analytical science undertaking fundamental, applied and commercial research.

We provide HEIs access to infrastructure and expertise, focussing on high-end isotope measurement capability and delivering personal and collaborative research. Additionally, we provide commercial applied research to non-academic sectors.

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science is a world-leading research centre, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council. Since 2002, we have grown in our role as an independent research centre. Today we hold a leading, and unique, role in addressing global environmental challenges.

The National Centre for Earth Observation

The National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) is an internationally leading research centre, located in the UK and dedicated to long-term study and exploitation of satellite and remote sensing Earth Observation (EO) data for our planet’s health and sustainability.  

NatureScot

We are Scotland’s nature agency. We work to improve our natural environment in Scotland and inspire everyone to care more about it.

So that all nature in Scotland - our biodiversity, geodiversity and the natural elements of our landscapes and seascapes - is maintained, enhanced and brings us benefits.

It is the job of all of us to achieve a balance in the sensitive management of our natural world in order to maintain and enhance nature.

National Trust for Scotland

Our purpose is to protect, care for, share and speak up for Scotland’s magnificent heritage. We’re Scotland’s largest membership organisation and we’re independent of government.

Since 1931, we’ve pioneered public access to and shared ownership of some of the most magnificent buildings, collections and habitats in Scotland. We care for ancient houses, battlefields, castles, mills, gardens, coastlines, islands, mountain ranges and all the communities, plants and animals which depend upon them.

RSPB

The RSPB is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world.

We carry out conservation on a large scale, protect and restore habitats, and save species from extinction. We’re living in a nature and climate emergency, and we won’t stop whilst the threats persist.  

Our work is driven by science and evidence. It’s rooted in five areas: species, science, place, policy and people.

The Wellcome Sanger Institute

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world leader in genome research that delivers insights into human, evolutionary and pathogen biology. We apply and explore genomic technologies to advance understanding of biology and improve health.

We focus on three objectives where large-scale genomic data is essential for advancing fundamental knowledge, each of which will deliver opportunities for societal benefit, and the combination of three reflects where Sanger can have the most impact:

Disease genomics – deciphering the molecular underpinnings of health and disease
Engineering genomics – elucidating how DNA sequences encode biological functions
Planetary genomics – understanding planetary biology through genome sequences of diverse species

Scotland’s Environment Protection Agency

At SEPA, Scotland’s Environment Protection Agency, we’re on the front line of global action to tackle our climate and nature emergencies. As Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, we innovate, collaborate and drive collective action to help build a stronger, fairer and more sustainable nation.

Scottish Wildlife Trust 

For 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.​

​Our Knowledge and Evidence team works to:​

• Provide support to Trust staff for better evidence gathering, information sharing and decision making.
• Monitor our wildlife reserves through ecological surveys and habitat mapping.​
• Manage a wide range of data: from habitat spatial data to species records and everything in between.​
• Provide analysis, evaluation and visualisations (maps and dashboards) to inform reserve management and the direction of projects through our Living Landscapes, Living Seas and Major Projects.​
• Promote open data at local and national levels through the National Biodiversity Network (NBN) Atlas Scotland and ArcGIS Online.​