Organisation Name
M-Situ
Industry
Forestry, wood, pulp and paper
Organisation Website
Country
Kenya
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
General Description of the AI tool
M-Situ is an AI-powered early-warning system combining IoT sensor networks with machine learning algorithms to detect deforestation, wildfires, and charcoal burning in real-time. Our technology analyzes acoustic data, temperature, humidity, and air quality from ground-based sensors to identify environmental threats at their onset. Real-time alerts are sent to conservation authorities, enabling immediate intervention. Running pilot with Kenya Forest Service in Ngong Forest, we've demonstrated significant effectiveness in forest protection and threat prevention.
Relevant Research and Publications
1) Kenya Forest Service Technical Reports (2024-2025) validating Ngong Forest pilot impact and forest protection metrics.
2) MIT Solve submission recognizing M-Situ as innovative AI solution for sustainable development.
3) Academic publications on IoT sensor networks for environmental monitoring.
4) UNESCO and Africa Union resources on AI ethics in conservation technology.
5) World Economic Forum UpLink contribution showcasing AI Forest Watch platform deployment.
Needs
Funding
Personnel
Customers
Public Exposure
R&D expertise
Mentorship Program
HPC resources and/or Cloud Computing Services