What is NatureMetrics eDNA & Biodiversity Monitoring Solutions?
NatureMetrics offers transformative, scalable nature intelligence and biodiversity metrics powered by eDNA. This project, known as NatureMetrics eDNA & Biodiversity Monitoring Solutions, revolutionizes how biodiversity is measured and reported. It presents a unique blend of cutting‐edge analysis using environmental DNA from water, sediments, and insects (and soon air) to deliver decision‐ready data for businesses, governments, and NGOs around the world. The service provides the most comprehensive view available of a site’s biodiversity – from hard-to-detect species to a full spectrum of life – and does so quickly, efficiently, and reliably… Every site sample, collected via the eDNA autosampler, accounts for a full pipeline of nature insights and metrics.
Main Benefits and Key Features
The benefits of eDNA in biodiversity monitoring cannot be overstated. With an unrivalled picture of a site’s biodiversity, NatureMetrics elevates the process by transforming traditional methods through a scalable and automated solution. Key features include:
- FIND HARD TO DETECT SPECIES: Discover rare, elusive, and cryptic species—even if they are virtually invisible.
- COLLECT MORE DATA WITH FEWER SAMPLES: Identify hundreds of species from just a simple sample, taking only 10 minutes for a task that once required hours in the field.
- INCREASE ACCURACY AND CONSISTENCY: Overcome errors often associated with visual identification and generate repeatable results that boost data integrity.
- IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAFETY: Reduce risks by minimizing the time staff spend outdoors, thereby addressing field-based health concerns.
Innovative eDNA Technologies
The essence of NatureMetrics lies in its exceptional use of environmental DNA – or eDNA – which leverages the biological traces left by all living things in their surrounding environment. All living organisms shed traces of their DNA in soil, sediment, water, and air, allowing this innovative method to bypass traditional, time-consuming biodiversity surveys. The system delivers unparalleled site-level detail, making it the gold standard for biodiversity monitoring. It’s not just about data; it’s about automating a pipeline that generates rich, decision-ready insights, transforming how nature impact is monitored and reported. There’s a natural flow to the process, and even when it sounds technical, the outcome speaks plainly: nature intelligence powered by eDNA is reshaping conservation monitoring.
Diverse Sector Applications
NatureMetrics stretches across multiple sectors, serving industries and organizations from mining to conservation. Major clients include well-known names in mining such as AngloAmerican and RioTinto; consumer goods giants like Tesco, Nestle Purina, and Unilever; renewable energy players including EDF Renewables and Fugro; and conservation organizations such as WWF, RSPB, and FFI. Beyond that, the solution supports infrastructure and transport groups like Jacobs and Ramboll, and even the oil and gas arena with firms such as Fugro and Stantec. Each sector benefits from the accuracy, scalability, and efficiency of this eDNA-based technology, which transforms biodiversity data into actionable insights while meeting advanced reporting requirements including new frameworks like the TNFD.
Advanced Nature Intelligence & Monitoring
Expanding on core offerings, NatureMetrics provides an end-to-end solution for nature monitoring and impact reporting. The platform capability is paired with bespoke survey design services for eDNA surveying and specialized solutions – such as detecting Great Crested Newts with unmatched precision. Additionally, customers benefit from Nature Advisory services that assess, plan, and optimize nature strategies, all aligned to the latest frameworks and science-based targets. The Restoration Tracker, another critical component, offers robust metrics to track soil restoration success over time. With habitat insights driven by geospatial data, this comprehensive suite of services ensures that biodiversity monitoring meets rigorous global standards set by institutions like the UN, GRI, and the Capitals Coalition.
Project Impact on Global SDGs
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by providing reliable data that support sustainable environmental management.
- SDG 14: Life Below Water – through precise monitoring of aquatic ecosystems using eDNA technologies.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – via comprehensive tracking of terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem restoration efforts.
Looking Ahead in Nature Reporting
Looking ahead, the direction of biodiversity monitoring is clear – scalable, ground-truthed data powered by eDNA is the future. NatureMetrics stands at the forefront, ready to tackle emerging nature reporting requirements highlighted by frameworks like TNFD. Their downloadable 6-step guide to TNFD is a testament to the urgency and necessity of aligning environmental practices with global standards. With robust applications across sectors and an ever-evolving platform that places advanced nature intelligence at its core, this technology speaks volumes. It isn’t merely about meeting today’s standards but about future-proofing nature impact monitoring, ensuring that as demands change, the ability to measure, monitor, and manage biodiversity does too… Every detail from detecting elusive species to tracking restoration success is seamlessly integrated into a journey that redefines the connection between humans and nature.
