Compass Informatics is proud to announce our participation in the ESA Living Planet Symposium 2025, taking place in Vienna from June 23rd to 27th.
This globally significant event is hosted by the European Space Agency (ESA) and brings together scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and technologists to explore the latest advancements in Earth Observation (EO) and satellite data applications.
Our team will be attending on Monday and Tuesday (June 23rd and 24th). Join us for two sessions where we will be presenting and demoing our contributions to the Green Transition Information Factory (GTIF) project and our Area Monitoring System (AMS) — showcasing real-world solutions built on EO data.
Our Role in the ESA GTIF Project
The GTIF initiative is a European Space Agency programme focused on leveraging EO data to support the transition toward a carbon-neutral, climate-resilient future.
As contributors to GTIF, Compass Informatics is helping demonstrate how satellite data can inform policy, enable industry innovation, and engage citizens in the climate transition.
The project uses EO-driven analytics to produce actionable insights in areas such as agriculture, urban planning, biodiversity, and climate mitigation. At the LPS25 Symposium, we will present how these tools are used to:
- Help decision-makers monitor progress and assess the impact of sustainability policies
- Enable businesses and public bodies to develop smart, data-driven solutions aligned with green objectives
- Allow citizens to better understand and interact with sustainability challenges through open, engaging platforms
GTIF Presentations at the Living Planet Symposium 2025:
→ Monday, 23 June | 2:00–3:15pm | Session E.01.03 – Green Transition Information Factories (GTIF): EO-Driven Solutions to Address Sustainability Challenges
→ Tuesday, 24 June | 5:45–6:15pm | ESA Green Transition Information Factories
Compass’ Area Monitoring System (AMS) for Agriculture
At Compass Informatics, we are deeply involved in transforming agricultural monitoring through EO and GIS solutions. One of our flagship contributions is the AMS developed for Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. This powerful system supports Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) compliance verification and forms the technological foundation for €1.5 billion in annual CAP subsidy disbursements.
Key Benefits of AMS:
- Accurate, Timely Monitoring – Harnessing Sentinel satellite data, AMS enables near-real-time insights into agricultural land use and compliance.
- Cost-Effective – Built on freely available Copernicus EO data, AMS reduces the need for costly Very High Resolution (VHR) imagery and field checks.
- Transparent Decision-Making – Automated change detection algorithms minimise manual interpretation, improving consistency and fairness.
- Enhanced Policy Support – Enables early identification of non-compliant activity and facilitates informed, targeted interventions.
- Sector-Wide Visibility – AMS data helps DAFM and other stakeholders monitor trends at both farm and regional levels.
By combining image processing, machine learning, and time-series analysis, AMS offers 100% coverage of Ireland’s land parcels with minimal reliance on manual inspections — marking a step-change in how agricultural subsidies are monitored and managed.
Grassland classification within the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine (DAFM) Area Monitoring System
At the Living Planet Symposium, we will also be discussing our work on grassland classification within DAFM’s Area Monitoring System. Grasslands make up approximately 60% of Ireland’s landscape and play a crucial role in both agriculture and biodiversity. Given that grasslands cover the majority of Ireland’s landscape, accurately identifying and monitoring different grassland types is essential for both agricultural performance and environmental stewardship.
We’ll be sharing insights into how satellite data can support this classification work and enhance the monitoring of key farming activities such as grazing and mowing. This has important implications for improving CAP compliance, driving sustainable land use, and ensuring Ireland remains at the forefront of data-driven agricultural policy.
