Forest monitoring is essential for planetary health and human society. We are thrilled to announce that the kick-off meeting of the ARCA project was held on May 31st!

The ARCA (ARtificial intelligence platform to prevent Climate change natural hazArds) project aims to develop an innovative system based on cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning technologies to tackle natural hazards like windstorms, wildfires, and droughts.

Key objectives of ARCA include:

Developing a joint plan to maintain and expand biodiversity in rural ecosystems.

Implementing environmental protection measures in line with the EU Biodiversity Strategy.

Utilizing IoT sensors, wireless networks, drones, and LiDAR for comprehensive forest modeling.

The ARCA infrastructure will:

Develop AI algorithms for forest monitoring and climate adaptation forecasting.

Implement a Decision Support System for natural hazard prevention and air quality monitoring.

Develop mobile apps for real-time forest health monitoring and fleet management.

Foster cross-border cooperation and knowledge sharing among researchers and stakeholders.

Raise awareness through joint training and dissemination in schools.

This project, funded by the INTERREG IPA ADRION Programme, brings together 9 partners from Italy, Croatia, Greece, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, and Serbia.

Together, let’s protect our forests and create a resilient future!