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AI for Good-Innovate for Impact

• SDG 15: Life on Land: Uncontrolled fires can lead to deforestation, loss of biodiversity,
and land degradation. The project's focus on sustainable forest management includes
measures to prevent and control fires, thereby protecting terrestrial ecosystems and
promoting biodiversity.
• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being: Smoke from wildfires can have severe health
impacts, particularly on respiratory and cardiovascular systems. By reducing the incidence
and severity of fires, the project contributes to improving air quality and public health.
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: Wildfires can destroy livelihoods, particularly
in rural areas where communities depend on forests for their income. The project's
fire prevention efforts help safeguard jobs and economic activities related to forestry,
agriculture, and tourism.
• SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation: Fires can contaminate water sources and disrupt
water supply systems. By protecting forests and preventing fires, the project helps ensure
the availability and sustainable management of clean water for all.

33�2�2 Future work

Create new variations/extensions to the same use case Elaborate proposal: Expanding the
"Embrace the Forest" project to other areas of Brazil and measuring its results is a strategic
move that can significantly amplify its impact on sustainable development and environmental
conservation. Here's a proposed plan for scaling up the project and establishing a robust
framework for monitoring and evaluation:

The expansion strategy involves a comprehensive regional analysis to identify and prioritize
areas in Brazil most susceptible to deforestation, wildfires, and biodiversity loss, particularly
those with high ecological significance and communities heavily reliant on forest resources.
It emphasizes stakeholder engagement, including local communities, government agencies,
NGOs, and private sector partners, to build collaborative networks essential for project success
and sustainability. The strategy also includes capacity building through training programs
on sustainable forest management, fire prevention, and conservation practices. Advanced
technologies like remote sensing, GIS mapping, and the Pantera platform are integrated for
real-time forest condition monitoring and fire detection. A robust monitoring and evaluation
framework is established, encompassing baseline assessments, performance indicators aligned
with the SDGs and project objectives, systematic data collection, and impact analysis using
statistical and geospatial tools. The framework also incorporates adaptive management for
continuous learning and adjustment, and a comprehensive reporting system for transparent
communication with stakeholders, funders, and the public. This holistic approach ensures
long-term project success and maximizes impact.

33�3� Use case requirements

ITU-T Supplement Y.71 ITU-T Y.3000 series – Use Cases for Protection wildfire Technology
• EF-UC33-REQ-001: It is critical that the Embrace the Forest project addresses the
growing threats of wildland fires to communities, biodiversity, and the environment
by empowering forest fire resilience in wildland territories and by activating a holistic,
multi-stakeholder approach, adding high-end tools and technologies, respecting local
knowledge, and cultural and biological diversity.
• EF-UC33-REQ-002: It is critical that the project shifts from a reactive fire management
approach to a predictive one, managing and avoiding fire through prevention and
response measures that are in line with local knowledge.

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