Eye in the Sky: How Space Tech and AI Are Saving Earth’s Wildlife

In this episode of The Impact Equation, host Rafi Addlestone explores how space technology, satellite imagery, and artificial intelligence are transforming wildlife protection. Joining the discussion are Hania Tabet (Airbus Foundation), Sophie Maxwell (Executive Director, Connected Conservation Foundation), and Japheth Akimel (Connected Conservation Foundation).

The panel breaks down how high-resolution Earth observation—such as Airbus's Pleiades Neo constellation operating at 30 cm resolution—is replacing traditional binoculars to monitor habitats, predict animal movements, and protect species facing extinction. Through practical field examples ranging from tracking Andean bears in Peru to protecting the last 21 desert-adapted elephants in Namibia, the episode demonstrates why combining high-tech tools with local community leadership is essential for long-term coexistence and ecosystem resilience.

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