GAF AG is the project’s lead coordinator and one of Europe’s most experienced EO service providers. With nearly four decades of global experience in forest monitoring, GAF brings deep technical expertise in mapping, platform development, and policy relevant applications across tropical and temperate regions.
VITO is a leader in land cover and forest monitoring, known for delivering operational Copernicus services such as WorldCover and the Global Land Cover service. The team specialises in high-resolution mapping, forest structure analysis, and cloud-based processing tools like openEO.
DHI brings expertise in environmental mapping, change detection, and blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves. With a strong background in machine learning and remote sensing, DHI supports large-scale ecosystem monitoring systems and policy reporting for international frameworks like SDG 6 and Ramsar.
GFZ leads innovation in forest carbon monitoring, land dynamics, and satellite data validation. The team, led by Prof. Martin Herold, has played a central role in global initiatives such as GFOI and REDDCopernicus, linking EO science to international policy.
NMBU is a world leader in forest inventory, laser scanning, and statistical estimation methods. With decades of research and implementation experience, the team ensures that EO-derived forest data is scientifically rigorous, nationally relevant, and policy-compliant.
Caribou leads the project’s impact assessment and communication. Known for its work across ESA’s GDA and EO4SD programmes, Caribou connects EO innovation to development goals, producing accessible, user-driven insights for decision-makers.
