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Safeguarding Rainforests and Protecting Endangered Animals with AI

Illegal logging is both destroying rainforests in nations,

including Costa Rica, and creating an existential threat

to species such as the spider monkey. These rare

monkeys play an important role in maintaining the

ecosystem of the Costa Rican rainforest – they are

highly efficient seed dispersers that help trees multiply

by spreading seeds throughout the forest.

Since 2019, Huawei and Rainforest Connection (RFCx)

have worked together to develop a platform that

includes data collection devices, storage services, and

intelligent analytics. These “Guardians” monitor and

prevent illegal logging, in turn protecting endangered

animals such as the spider monkey.

When the monitoring system detects the sounds

of illegal logging, such as chainsaws and trucks, it

immediately pushes the specific location to local

forest rangers to help them quickly locate the sounds.

Huawei’s AI technology can also analyze the sounds of

animals, aiding research into protecting them, including

spider monkeys. With the help of AI, forest rangers and

biologists are no longer alone in their fight to safeguard

the world’s rainforests.

In partnership with RFCx, Huawei has deployed its

rainforest solutions in 10 countries and expects to cover

about 6,000 square kilometers of rainforests by the end

of 2020.

Environment4ALL: Protecting the Fragile Environment

The environment that we rely on for survival, which includes forests, soil, air, and water, is deteriorating. Problems

like climate changes and rising sea levels are threatening the survival and development of humanity and every

species on Earth. We believe that technology can help humans better understand and protect the nature. From

forest monitoring and the protection of endangered species to more agile defenses against natural disasters,

Huawei is actively seeking to work with more environmental protection organizations and partners. Huawei hopes

to use its ICT expertise to monitor, protect, and maintain the ecological balance and ensure the environment can

benefit from technology.

Health4ALL: Promoting Health and Well-being

Digital technologies will open a new chapter for health and well-being. More affordable, inclusive, and accessible

healthcare services allow people to prevent, detect, and even solve serious health problems early on. Equal access

to high-quality healthcare makes medical resources more available and lets people live healthier lives. Huawei

is committed to working with all parties to use ICT to build a more dynamic and healthy society, from which

everyone can benefit.

Topher White, the founder and CEO of RFCx, installing Guardians

Preventing illegal logging with AI to protect rainforest biodiversity

162 Huawei Investment & Holding Co., Ltd.