Tropical Forest Firefighters Trained with Space-Based Wildfire Detection System to Combat Deforestation
MUNICH, July 30th, 2024: Permian Global and OroraTech have dedicated themselves to protecting two large tropical reserves in Indonesia and Brazil, ensuring detection and wildfire management services for over 296,200 hectares (731,900 acres) of conservation area. The Katingan Mentaya Project in Indonesia, the world’s largest forest-based emissions project area, and the Rio Cautário Conservation Project in Brazil will be monitored by OroraTech’s network of wildfire detection satellites in case of an outbreak. This technology will be placed in 46 villages to augment their firefighting capabilities.
Permian Global partners with agencies to employ the local population living around the projects to combat deforestation and protect these local ecosystems from wildfires and other external threats. Approximately 3,200 full-time and seasonal firefighters will be deployed in these projects using OroraTech’s Wildfire Solution to give them the most advanced wildfire management tool on the planet.
Dr. Javier Ramos, Remote Sensing Specialist at Permian Global, commented, “By collaborating with OroraTech, we are harnessing the latest fire alert technology to enhance our fire mitigation strategy. As a forest conservation company, we are always looking for the best available tools that will help us monitor natural ecosystems. Remote sensing technologies have undergone a major transformation in the last few years, with the appearance of many satellite missions and companies providing new solutions to monitoring the earth's natural ecosystems. We have found Orora is positioned as a leader in this space, bringing fire detection and monitoring to a higher level.”
Both of these conservation areas represent a vastly important part of their natural biodiversity. In the Katingan Mentaya Project, the tropical peat swamp forest is home to around 5–10% of the world’s remaining Bornean orangutans, a species classified as critically endangered due to deforestation. Meanwhile, the Rio Cautário Project represents one of the largest remaining forest blocks of the Brazilian Amazon in the state of Rondônia, an area under constant threat.
“Empowering these conservation areas with our data allows for difference-makers on the ground to respond the minute a fire breaks out, protecting the unique natural species and plant life,” comments Chief Commercial Officer Axel Roenneke. “Furthermore, we are certifying that the carbon-emission mitigation work being carried out in these areas is protected from any fire threat.”
Permian Global closely aligns these conservation areas with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supporting alleviating poverty (SDGs 1 and 2), biodiversity protection (SDG 15), and climate action (SDG 13), among others. Furthermore, the efficacy of these projects is certified by the Verified Carbon Standard and exceeds the framework set out by REDD+.
OroraTech secures these lands using a state-of-the-art wildfire detection network of 25 satellites in orbit, scanning the planet for thermal anomalies anywhere on Earth. This data is fed into their Wildfire Solution, a platform that displays each fire’s location, size, and spread potential. This affords firefighters and land managers a constant stream of new information about the fires they face.
For more information about these conservation areas, please see the link below:
Katingan Mentaya Project: https://katinganmentaya.com/
Rio Cautário Conservation Project: https://permianglobal.com/rio-cautario-conservation-project/
For all media inquiries, please contact:
Zach Ricklefs
Content & Communications Manager
OroraTech
zach.ricklefs@ororatech.com
+49 1511 889 4931
David Stone
Head of Communications
Permian Global
david.stone@permianglobal.com
About OroraTech
OroraTech is a global intelligence-as-a-service company leveraging thermal data for a sustainable Earth. Their product, Wildfire Solution, powered by high-resolution thermal data from our proprietary space-based sensor system, is trusted worldwide for revolutionizing wildfire detection. Since 2022, OroraTech has established a comprehensive global monitoring network, delivering real-time situational awareness and prompt risk alerts. The cutting-edge system detects fires of any scale, day or night, ensuring timely action. Founded in 2018, OroraTech is headquartered in Munich, Germany, with operations in Canada and Brazil. With a dedicated team of 90 experts, OroraTech is committed to delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable future. More information: www.ororatech.com
About Permian Global
Permian Global is a tropical forest conservation project developer. By preventing deforestation and forest degradation, Permian Global is helping mitigate climate change, enabling the restoration of vital biodiverse ecosystems; and supporting local communities and local economic growth.
Headquartered in the UK, the international team works with governments and local communities across Asia, Latin America and Africa.
For more information, visit www.permianglobal.com
