By Zinyat Gadirli & Savanna Raidt

This summer we, Savanna and Zinyat, took on internship roles at GreenAnt. The opportunity found us several months before summer, while we were deep in coursework for our BSc in Earth, Energy and Sustainability at Leiden University College: our professor arranged a guest lecture from…

By Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

The global investment case for early warning systems has never been stronger. The UN's Early Warnings for All initiative targets universal coverage by 2027. FAO estimates a seven-to-one return on anticipatory action investment…

By Daniel Teodoro

Advances in satellite technology and ground-level meteorological systems are giving researchers and practitioners the information they need to develop new climate risk analysis methodologies and early warning…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

Most early flood warning systems are built on a flawed assumption: That rainfall patterns observed across a broad region reliably predict flooding at any specific location within it. They do not…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

Climate risk analysis splits along a fundamental divide: probability-based approaches that quantify thelikelihood of events occurring within confidence intervals, versus threshold-based systems that…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

Floods are the world's most widespread natural hazard, yet the communities most exposed are often the least protected by functional early warning systems. Approximately 1.81 billion people…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

The global protection gap between economic losses from climate disasters and insured losses exceeds $200 billion annually, leaving vulnerable populations to bear…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

Disasters are often predictable, yet the humanitarian sector continues to operate primarily in reactive mode, responding after catastrophes strike rather than…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

Supply chain managers are being asked to become amateur meteorologists in order to anticipate disruptions, interpreting climate projections and atmospheric science, when their true expertise lies in…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

Decision makers in insurance, agriculture, and trade face an uncomfortable reality: Climate risk has become business-critical, yet few organizations can afford dedicated meteorological expertise. Traditional risk management approaches require…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

Reactive climate response appears cost-effective on paper. Prevention budgets draw scrutiny. Early warning investments face skepticism. Pre-positioning resources seems expensive—until the disaster hits. Then the real…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

The humanitarian sector stands at a critical juncture. While traditional emergency response has saved countless lives, mounting evidence reveals fundamental weaknesses in how we manage climate risk today…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

Imagine knowing exactly when a flood will hit—not just where, but when—with enough precision to save lives and protect communities before disaster strikes. This isn't…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

The clock is ticking louder than ever. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) takes effect December 30, 2025, with zero tolerance for non-compliance by large companies. While small companies have until June 30, 2026 for…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

Climate disclosure requirements like the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the E.U.'s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

The convergence of satellite technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping humanity's ability to anticipate, prepare for, and adapt to our planet's changing climate. What once required days of analysis…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

Climate-related disasters have dramatically increased in recent decades, with climate vulnerable populations facing the greatest risks. The BBC has reported that the number of weather-related disasters worldwide has increased 500%…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

In recent years, coastal communities have faced unprecedented challenges from rising sea levels and intensifying storm patterns. With over 40% of the global population living within 100 kilometers of coastlines, the…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

The insurance industry stands at a pivotal crossroads as technological convergence fundamentally transforms traditional risk management models. We are witnessing…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

The global food system is at a crossroads. With the population projected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, food demand is expected to surge by 50%. At the same time, climate change is disrupting agricultural productivity…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

Welcome to the second and final part of our blog series on GreenAnt’s Desidera platform and its use of Sentinel satellite technology. In Part 1, we explored the technology behind Desidera, including the capabilities of Sentinel-1…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

This is the first of a two-part blog series exploring how GreenAnt’s Desidera platform uses Sentinel satellite technology to revolutionize agriculture and environmental monitoring. In this part, we’ll dive into the technology…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

The historic flooding last November in Valencia, Spain, was unspeakably devastating, causing significant loss of life, widespread property damage, and severe economic disruption. The region experienced torrential rainfall that led to flash floods, inundating streets, homes, and…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discourse, the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) stands as a landmark initiative in the fight against deforestation. Enacted to curb the extensive clearing of forests worldwide, this regulation…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

While the EUDR marks a significant step towards tackling deforestation, navigating its requirements can be a complex journey. GreenAnt is here to equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate this maze and emerge a…

by Didi Chadran, Senior Marketing Strategist

In today’s environmentally conscious world, consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable products. Businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to ethical sourcing and deforestation-free practices gain a significant…

In December 2023, GreenAnt’s CEO, Mario Simmaco, and COO, Anya Bégué, traveled to Indonesia to learn more about the country’s agricultural landscape. In Jakarta, Mario and Anya met with officials at the Spanish, Dutch, and European Union embassies…

Leading Cities has announced the 2026 QBE AcceliCITY Top 100 Resilience Solutions for its global accelerator programme, which attracted more than 950 entries…

Simmaco had founded GreenAnt in 2020 with the mission of making sustainable land management economically viable…

Land degradation is spreading worldwide: poor cultivation practices, irrational use of water and herbicides, and tree felling…

As climate volatility threatens global food security, GreenAnt’s AI-powered platform Desidera aims to turn…

Seven startups representing the new generation of Italian agrifoodtech, promising to provide concrete solutions…

The third cycle of FoodSeed , the acceleration program of CDP Venture Capital SGR's national network that is transforming the Italian AgriFoodTech sector, has…

Ninety hours of training, eight investors involved, and over 300 connections forged between startups, mentors, companies, and industry professionals

An innovative startup is putting satellites and AI to work for farmers struggling due to climate change, as well as for governments…