Indigenous Atayal communities played a vital role in conservation patrols and monitoring environmental changes. Partnerships not only created employment opportunities but also strengthened the cultural connection between the communities and the species.

Following habitat restoration efforts, including the removal of silt traps and reforestation along riverbanks, the salmon were reintroduced to five historical streams. Technologies, such as mini radio transmitters, were used to track the salmon’s behavior and assess the suitability of their restored habitats.

Hack The Planet acknowledge that our partnerships allow us to combine strengths, resources, and expertise, amplifying the impact and fostering innovative solutions. Collaborating creates shared value and builds networks, enabling mutual growth and sustainability.

Local involment:
The scanners send real-time alerts to the anti-poaching control room. These alerts can also be shared with local communities or neighboring farms, enabling them to act as third-party partners in anti-poaching efforts. By involving locals directly in the response process, the system fosters collaboration, increases situational awareness, and empowers communities to take an active role in protecting wildlife.

Scanneredge is a collaboration with Tech for Conservation organisation Smartparks, Management of national parks like Gonarezhou - Zimbabwe, park technicians, rangers(QRU) and the local community. Through this cross-sector partnership, we have demonstrated that ScannerEdge is ready for broader deployment, increasing the number of active national parks and total scanners in use.

Leveraging real-time alerts from ScannerEdge, a response unit can quickly assess and mitigate potential threats, such as poaching or other illegal activities.

Inclusive and participatory mapping of all stakeholders in the mangrove space in the five counties of Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu. A series of meetings for sensitization on the National Mangrove Management Plan, and later facilitated formation of the national and five county committees. The committees were then facilitated in developing their workplans and executing some of the activities. This has since been picked up. 

Work with different actors at the local, national, and international levels, to contribute to the design of a fiber value chain that can trigger the activity. The work will consist of the identification of key public and private actors in order to provide tools for the commercialization of the product. The activities that will be developed in this stage of the project include meetings with the textile sector, application authorities, and various important local actors in this area.

Early warnings are delivered through multiple channels, including a mobile app, smart broadcasting, phone calls, and text messages. The app is the most widely used, and monitors also share alerts via WeChat groups or personal networks for broader reach. To expand user coverage, field teams conduct door-to-door awareness campaigns in elephant-affected villages. As a result, the app has been downloaded by more than 246,660 users.
This module has strengthened public engagement and built community capacity by combining face-to-face outreach with digital tools. It also improves public understanding of wildlife protection and encourages participation. These efforts directly support GBF Targets 20 (capacity-building) and 21 (public awareness and education).

All data from drones and infrared cameras is transmitted to an early warning platform in real time. The system automatically matches location information and generates warning messages, which are sent to end-users through apps, WeChat, text messages, and phone calls. This ensures that residents can respond quickly and stay safe. To date, over 130,000 warnings have been issued.
The platform improves access to information, especially for rural and vulnerable communities. This inclusive communication system fulfills GBF Target 21 by enhancing public access to biodiversity-related information and strengthening the community’s ability to respond to human-wildlife risks.

The infrared system collects a large number of images daily, including many that are unrelated to elephants. With AI technology, the system has learned to automatically identify and filter out non-elephant images with over 99% accuracy, even detecting partial figures or shadows. Warnings are generated within 13–15 seconds through a fully automated process, reducing the need for manual review and enhancing the efficiency of elephant management.
So far, the system has captured over 3 million images and issued more than 12,000 automated warnings. All data is uploaded in real time to a centralized platform and shared with relevant agencies for research, management, and decision-making. This contributes to GBF Target 20 by promoting knowledge systems, technology, and innovation in biodiversity protection.

Our modular drones are designed for accessibility, adaptability, and sustainability. Initially crafted using wooden components with fewer than six screws and zip ties, they are simple to assemble, repair, and replicate using local materials, empowering communities to lead restoration projects independently.

As we’ve advanced, we’ve integrated hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid-electric propulsion systems, enhancing flight endurance, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. These innovations enable drones to cover larger areas and operate in remote environments while reducing their carbon footprint.

The modular design ensures flexibility for continuous adaptation, allowing communities to upgrade drones with tools like cameras or sensors for monitoring. This approach combines simplicity and cutting-edge innovation, bridging grassroots empowerment with scalable, impactful environmental restoration.