Insights

Eco-index Social Return on Investment

10 min read
A Liminal Engine Report from Matatihi quantifying the value of positive impact from Eco-index kaupapa.
Spoiler: every $1 spent creates around $11.20 of positive impact.

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Case Study: Te Urunga o Kea

4 min read
Co-developed, tech-enabled solutions are driving both ecological restoration and iwi capacity-building
for Te Arawa.

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Case Study: Taranaki Mounga Project

4 min read
Learn how the Taranaki Mounga Project and its partners are tackling native ecosystem restoration head-on with the help of Eco-index’s Navigator mapping tool.

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Blog: Navigating Change

3 min read
How do we move from systems that deplete our natural world to ones that restore it? The Berkana Two Loop Model offers a powerful lens for understanding the key elements of this transformation.

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Journal Article: Remote Sensing of Wetlands

1 hour read
Mapping Wetlands with High-Resolution Planet SuperDove Satellite Imagery: An Assessment of Machine Learning Models Across the Diverse Waterscapes of New Zealand

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Blog: Why does nature matter for your business?

2 min read
Your business depends on nature! Learn some basics about your dependencies and what you can gain from nature-positive action. Includes webinar with the Sustainable Business Network.

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Blog: Māori Data Sovereignty for Te Taiao

Part 1
8 min read
Eco-index is a purpose-driven, enviro-tech startup working to support systems change for Te Taiao through accessible, transparent environmental data.

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Method: 15% rationale

20 min read
A living document summarising rationale for the Eco-index minimum 15% ecosystem land cover target.

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Video: Discover the uniqueness of Aotearoa New Zealand’s native biodiversity

58 min

Dr Kiri Joy Wallace, Eco-index Co-Director joins Adam Purcell to share information about nature in Aotearoa and why it matters for business:

Video: Guiding biodiversity investment in Aotearoa New Zealand

60 min

Dr John Reid, Eco-index Co-Director joins Matthew Monahan to chat about his diverse and fascinating work:

Resources

Eco-index Digital Product Guide v2.0

22 pages
Introducing the Eco-index product collections

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Eco-index Product Deep Dive v2.0

32 pages
Product development details, including scientific and technical definitions, reference datasets and strategic rationale

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Eco-index Digital Product Guide + Product Deep Dive v2.0

51 pages
Full guide to Eco-index Digital Products

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Research summary

2 pages
Costs and Benefits of Fencing Native Forests

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GIS layers

Download GIS layers from the Eco-index Data Service

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Research summary

2 pages
Evaluation of Eco-index Digital Biodiversity Products

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Journal Article

11 pages
Voicing stakeholder visions for biodiversity indicators: A framework using content analysis

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Native Biodiversity of Aotearoa NZ

Illustration for Eco-index
By Georgia Wells - CC BY-NC-ND.

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