Objetivo The proposed FUTURES project will use the novel UAV-Lidar technology conceived and developed in the current ERC-funded PAST project, in collaboration with the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research, in an entirely different socio-economic application aimed at helping Extractive Reserves (RESEXs) of the Brazilian Amazon. FUTURES proposes to utilise the UAV-Lidar system for creating 3D maps of forest structure and ground digital terrain models with unprecedented detail and interpret these data to improve the sustainable relationship between the RESEX forest residents and their environment, while maintaining and strengthening their economy and culture, and providing information to help them address emerging challenges. More specifically, FUTURES proposes to test the UAV-Lidar system for the following applications tailored to RESEXs: a) develop alternative options for sustainable extraction of non-timber forest products; b) design flood mitigation strategies, such as route planning for easier access to healthcare and emergency services, schools and local consumer markets during the rainy season; c) identify new, sustainable, under-forest fisheries; and d) increase the awareness of archaeological heritage in RESEXs with implications to develop cultural heritage tourism. Addressing the above challenges are also important for RESEXs and the Brazilian government in materialising their REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) initiative, and for the European Union to ensure its success and leadership in implementing its forest conservation, sustainability and carbon mitigation goal of reducing tropical deforestation to at least 50% by 2020. Ámbito científico social scienceseconomics and businesseconomicssustainable economyagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesforestry Palabras clave Sustainable Amazonian Futures Rainforest Conservation Extractive Reserves Flood Mitigation European Space Agency UAV Lidar Brazil Cultural Heritage Tourism Sustainable Fisheries Archaeology Programa(s) H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme Tema(s) ERC-2017-PoC - ERC-Proof of Concept Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2017-PoC Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación ERC-POC - Proof of Concept Grant Institución de acogida THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Aportación neta de la UEn € 149 938,00 Dirección THE QUEEN'S DRIVE NORTHCOTE HOUSE EX4 4QJ Exeter Reino Unido Ver en el mapa Región South West (England) Devon Devon CC Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Participación en los programas de I+D de la UE Opens in new window Red de colaboración de HORIZON Opens in new window Coste total € 149 938,00 Beneficiarios (1) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación neta de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Reino Unido Aportación neta de la UEn € 149 938,00 Dirección THE QUEEN'S DRIVE NORTHCOTE HOUSE EX4 4QJ Exeter Ver en el mapa Región South West (England) Devon Devon CC Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Participación en los programas de I+D de la UE Opens in new window Red de colaboración de HORIZON Opens in new window Coste total € 149 938,00