AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, Life Below Water, Life On Land
KEYWORDS
data management, biodiversity monitoring, online services
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
DESIGNED BY
Dr Kat Bruce, Prof. Doug Yu and Prof. Alfried Vogler
WEBSITE
https://www.naturemetrics.co.uk/
NatureMetrics
NatureMetrics is a world-leading provider of biodiversity monitoring data.
How does it work?
NatureMetrics, at a beginning stage, allows an initial discussion with its team of experts to map the desired requirements. With an online system, it is possible to place and track orders regarding collected samples. It also enables data input on the app to be posted and processed on NatureMetrics labs. Once analysed, NatureMetrics sends out a detailed report of the results and offers further support if needed.
Why is it needed?
In the beginning stage, when NatureMetrics was founded, their initial research provided some of the earliest demonstrations of the power of molecular methods for species and ecosystem monitoring, especially by showing that tools could revolutionize the world of environmental management. Yet they became increasingly sure that their potential would only be benefited if the tools were accessible to environmental managers in a standardised way through a commercial service.
How does it improve life?
NatureMetrics was born to bridge the gap between molecular ecologists and environmental managers. Inside NatureMetrics, the worlds of applied ecology, academic research, environmental policy, industry standards and biodiversity conservation are amongst the main sectors. By playing a significant role in developing a new industry – laying robust foundations for growth by working collaboratively with all stakeholders to demonstrate and validate their methods, building trust, confidence and understanding so that the acceleration of a collective experience and protection of the natural world is succeeded.