Supporting the fight against environmental crime.
At the CCEC, we are combating environmental crimes through cutting-edge technology, obsessive research, and innovative applications of geospatial tools to advance environmental stewardship.
The Center for Combating Environmental Crime
action, intelligence, and collaboration
Applied Artificial Intelligence for remote sensing and detection
Our technology applications include illegal gold mining, coca cultivation, carbon credit auditing, unregulated cattle ranching, and river erosion, among many others.
The CCEC serves as a steward of the environment and a resource for policymakers to help inform public policy decision making for issues related to the environment.
Together, we strive to protect ecosystems, ensure environmental justice, and create a safer, cleaner future for all.
The Problem
Increasing global concerns over illicit economies and their impact on societies and environments.
Demand for real-time, automated solutions to track and combat environmental crimes.
Need for evidence-based research and public education to raise awareness of environmental crimes
Our partners
Our audience
Our programs
Combating environmental crime requires an integrated strategy grounded in cutting-edge technology, public education, community advocacy, and data-driven research. At the CCEC, we harness satellite imagery and machine learning to detect illicit activities such as illegal mining and deforestation in near real time. Through digital education campaigns and local engagement, we raise awareness and equip communities to take action.
Our specialized research outputs and collaborative initiatives bring together governments, NGOs, and academic institutions to drive informed policy and collective responses to protect vulnerable ecosystems from environmental harm.
Our technology and tools
Illicit Mining Detection
Illicit Crop Recognition
Automated Deforestation Recognition for Carbon Credit Auditing and Other Applications
8-Band Detection of Illicit Riverine Erosion
Wildfire Detection and Evaluation