Rainforest Connection (RFCx)

Rainforest Connection (RFCx) is a non-profit organization that develops eco-acoustic monitoring systems to protect forests and wildlife. Their primary technology, the 'Guardian' platform, uses solar-powered acoustic sensors placed in tree canopies to record and stream environmental sounds. AI models then analyze these sounds in real-time to detect threats such as chainsaws, gunshots, or illegal vehicle activity, sending immediate alerts to local rangers and authorities. This enables rapid intervention against illegal logging and poaching. RFCx also provides the Arbimon platform, a web-based tool that allows researchers to analyze biodiversity and species presence using large-scale bioacoustic data, helping to track ecosystem health globally.