We are here at the Magdalena River, one of the most endangered ecosystems in Colombia. There is less than 15 percent left of its original 4,000 square kilometers. Many species only live here, so if these forests disappear, they will disappear from the world.We cannot solve a problem if we cannot measure it. We know that for biodiversity experts to work, they need data. They need to go into the field, install new camera traps, install new acoustic devices, and then come back, sometimes finding out that the c ...

Ecosystem & Biodiversity - Magdalena River ecosystem faces severe endangerment, with less than 15% of its original 4,000 square kilometers remaining [1] - The disappearance of these forests would lead to the extinction of unique species [1] - Biodiversity monitoring requires efficient data collection and analysis [2] Technology & Innovation - Project SPARROW utilizes AI to analyze recordings and measurements, transmitting data via satellite [3] - SPARROW is an open-source project, enabling collaborative improvement and usage by various stakeholders [4] - SPARROW devices facilitate real-time information access for biodiversity monitoring [5][6] Project Implementation & Impact - The deployment of SPARROW devices streamlines the information pipeline, providing daily data updates [5] - The project aims to revolutionize biodiversity monitoring globally [6]