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Sustainable Development Goals

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Overview
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Data
Results - final product(s)
Related project(s)
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Date of acceptance

May 2025

Location

Thailand

Steering

SCO Thailand

Available tool

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CarbonAtlas-THA

Thailand’s forests help fight climate change but are threatened by deforestation. The CarbonAtlas-THA project boosts forest carbon monitoring using satellite data, LiDAR, UAVs, and AI. By tracking five carbon pools and fueling the Carbon Atlas platform, it delivers precise, scalable assessments to support Thailand’s strategy and Paris Agreement commitments.

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CarbonAtlas-THA © GISTDA

Satellite-based Carbon Mapping for Thailand’s Forest Ecosystems

Overview

Thailand’s forests serve as crucial carbon sinks, helping mitigate climate change. However, deforestation and degradation reduce their ability to sequester carbon effectively. The CarbonAtlas-THA project enhances Thailand’s Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems by integrating advanced geospatial technologies— including satellite remote sensing, LiDAR, and AI/ML—to improve the accuracy of forest carbon stock assessments.

👉 The project focuses on five key carbon pools: above-ground biomass, below-ground biomass, deadwood, litter, and soil organic carbon. High-resolution satellite imagery, terrestrial laser scanning, and UAV-based data collection will enable precise tracking of forest carbon stock changes. AI-driven models will further refine biomass estimates, ensuring scalability and reliability.

👉 At the initiative's core is the Carbon Atlas, a centralized carbon stock data collection, analysis, and reporting platform. This tool aligns with Thailand’s 20-Year National Strategy (2018–2037) and commitments under the Paris Agreement, enhancing national climate policies and sustainable forest management.

By uniquely integrating geospatial innovations with policy-driven climate action, this project establishes a robust framework to ensure Thailand’s forests remain effective carbon sinks in the fight against climate change.

Application site(s)

Thailand (national coverage)

Data

Satellite

ALOS-2 HH, HV (SAR)
Sentinel-1 (VV, VH, RVI)
Sentinel-2 (Optical indices, biophysical parameters)
Landsat-8 (NDVI, LST, VCF)
GEDI Forest Height
SRTM (Topography)
Dynamic World land cover

Results - Final product(s)

CarbonAtlas, the Carbon Digital MRV Platform

iscover an Innovative Approach to Carbon Measurement and Reporting

Access the platform at:
https://carbonatlas.gistda.or.th

The Carbon Digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Platform provides a cutting-edge solution that leverages remote sensing technology and artificial intelligence to enhance carbon-related initiatives. Our objective is to facilitate the advancement of your green and carbon economy through precise and efficient solutions.

The platform currently provides above-ground biomass (AGB) and carbon stock data for Thailand (2022) across various scales, ranging from individual parcels to administrative regions, including sub-districts, districts, and provinces. Users also have the option to download maps in .jpg format. An updated dataset for AGB and carbon stocks for 2024 will be available by the end of October 2025, with plans to conduct updates every two years (next scheduled for 2026 and 2028). Following 2028, updates will transition to an annual basis. While the platform is presently available in Thai, plans are underway to offer English language support by 2026.

👉 Detailed methodology and tutorial available below in the Resources section.

Key Benefits:

Approved Methodology: Our platform utilizes methodologies officially sanctioned by TGO under the T-VER framework, ensuring compliance and integrity in carbon reporting.
High Accuracy: Developed using over 1,000 field plots gathered through 3D terrestrial laser scanning, our service guarantees reliable biomass and carbon modelling with verified accuracy.
Cost Efficiency: Our technology can reduce MRV expenses by up to 70%, leveraging satellite-based remote sensing and automation to optimize costs.
Scalability: The platform is designed to accommodate a wide range of project sizes, from smallholder initiatives to national-scale programs, allowing for flexibility to meet diverse needs.

Key Focus Areas:

Hill Evergreen Forest
Mixed Deciduous Forest
Dry Dipterocarp Forest
Mangrove Forest
Para Rubber Plantation

Key Features:

Digital MRV System: Our platform integrates advanced satellite analytics and AI-powered remote sensing for automated carbon stock estimation.
Field Scale Carbon Estimation: Ensure accurate assessments at the plot level for various ecosystems, including forests, agricultural lands, and agroforestry.
T-VER Ready Reports: Generate outputs that fulfill T-VER submission criteria, streamlining reporting processes for stakeholders.
Smart Dashboard: Monitor key metrics such as carbon removal, sequestration, and overall project performance in real time through our user-friendly interface.
Open APIs: Enable secure integration with our MRV services and data via RESTful APIs, facilitating seamless workflows.

Applications:

Carbon Credit Generation: Facilitate the creation of field-scale carbon data adhering to TGO-approved methodologies for T-VER credits.
Forest Carbon Monitoring: Effectively assess and quantify carbon changes in forests to support robust conservation and restoration initiatives.
Insurance and Financial Solutions: Provide reliable carbon data to assist insurers and financiers in making informed decisions on green asset investments.
Government and Corporate Support: Equip national inventories and regional climate action plans with precise carbon intelligence to drive sustainable initiatives.

Operational Framework:

Define Land Parcel: Users can upload field boundaries or utilize the interactive map to confirm geolocation criteria.
Run Models: The platform processes data and generates carbon estimates using TGO-approved modelling techniques.
Review MRV Report: Detailed reports are provided, including carbon stock assessments, emissions/removals, and potential credit calculations in accordance with T-VER standards.
Download or Connect via API: Users can retrieve data in report format or integrate it into their systems through API connections for automated workflows.

Related project(s)

🇮🇹 SCO CACAO :a platform to facilitate carbon credit trading, from analyzing forest CO2 sequestration to managing transactions in Italy.
🇫🇷 SCO CARBOSPACE : automated solution for monitoring carbon sequestration and biomass via satellite, to improve the reliability of carbon credits in Australia.
🇫🇷 TropiSCO : platform for near real-time monitoring of tropical deforestation, covering Thailand.