ISRO Partners with ATREE for Sustainable Land Management and Carbon Estimation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) to advance sustainable land management practices across India. This partnership aims to leverage space technology and ecological expertise to map the country's grasslands and other open natural ecosystems, which are critical yet often overlooked components of the national landscape. A primary objective of the initiative is to assess the effectiveness of restoration efforts on degraded lands, providing data-driven insights into environmental recovery processes. Furthermore, the collaboration focuses on developing improved methodologies for estimating both above- and below-ground carbon stocks. By enhancing the accuracy of carbon sequestration measurements, the project seeks to support India's climate change mitigation strategies and contribute to global environmental goals. This joint effort highlights the integration of satellite remote sensing with ground-level ecological research to create comprehensive models for ecosystem health and carbon dynamics, ultimately fostering better policy decisions for natural resource conservation and sustainable development in the region.