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WildIn Sync
The WildinSync project tackles the growing biodiversity crisis, which poses a significant threat to the stability of ecosystems and human well-being. Overexploitation of natural resources and human-induced environmental degradation have led to a dramatic loss of biodiversity, disrupting essential ecosystem services such as climate regulation, pollination, and disease control. Despite increasing awareness and efforts to promote nature-positive actions, there remains a major gap in the ability to measure biodiversity effectively at scale.
This challenge hinders the capacity of governments, private industries, and stakeholders to monitor biodiversity loss and assess the impact of conservation and restoration efforts. Traditional methods of biodiversity assessment are often labor-intensive, time-consuming, and geographically limited. The lack of comprehensive, standardized, and long-term biodiversity data further complicates the ability to track progress towards global conservation targets.
Loss of vertebrate species since 1970
WildinSync presents an innovative solution to this challenge by leveraging environmental DNA (eDNA) and remote sensing technologies to establish a global biodiversity monitoring network. The project integrates cutting-edge DNA screening techniques with satellite data and artificial intelligence (AI) to create a scalable and cost-effective system for tracking biodiversity trends across thousands of sites worldwide. By collecting and analyzing eDNA samples—traces of genetic material left by organisms in their environment—WildinSync enables the identification of species and the monitoring of ecosystem health without the need for direct observation. This approach provides an unprecedented level of accuracy and efficiency in biodiversity assessments, reducing the need for invasive or laborious fieldwork.
WildinSync also fosters a decentralized, global community of researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders, empowering local actors with the tools and knowledge needed to conduct biodiversity monitoring. The project facilitates the establishment of eDNA laboratories in countries around the world, providing standardized equipment, protocols, and biobank infrastructure to store and analyze DNA samples. Through a shared online platform, biodiversity data is made accessible to all stakeholders, enabling transparent reporting and informing decision-making at the local, national, and international levels.
« eDNA screening techniques combined with satellite data and artificial intelligence (AI) creates a scalable and cost-effective system for tracking biodiversity trends across thousands of sites worldwide. »
The project goes beyond monitoring to support nature-positive actions by offering metrics and indicators that help evaluate the effectiveness of conservation efforts. By integrating eDNA data with satellite-based remote sensing, WildinSync tracks changes in biodiversity and provides early warning systems for ecosystem degradation, species decline, and invasive species detection. With its comprehensive approach, the initiative not only advances biodiversity science but also inspires industries, governments, and communities to adopt more sustainable practices, contributing to global efforts to preserve and restore ecosystems for future generations.
