The Aerial Environmental Planning GmbH (LUP) is a leading company in the development and application of innovative technologies for environmental and nature conservation projects at the intersection of remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and sustainable resource management. Our expertise includes providing highly precise digital solutions for analyzing and evaluating ecological processes, forming the foundation for impactful and scientifically sound decisions in natural climate protection.

Founded in 1996, our institute was established with the goal of making environmental information—primarily derived from remote sensing—accessible and applicable for environmental analysis and planning. Over the past 25 years, we have not only specialized in processing aerial and satellite imagery for environmental purposes but also continue to engage in conservation and landscape planning projects, as well as expert consulting in nature and climate conservation. For instance, we are involved in projects such as the rewetting of lowland peatlands in Brandenburg and the development of climate protection strategies at the state level. Recently, as part of Brandenburg’s Climate Plan, we assumed the professional leadership for the agriculture and LULUCF (Land Use, Land Use Change, and Forestry) sectors. This strategy, approved by the state parliament in 2023, includes an analysis of conditions and emissions across all agricultural and LULUCF subsectors, scenario modeling, and a range of proposed measures to achieve climate neutrality in natural climate protection. This dual role as both data producer and data user allows us to derive an understanding of the necessary type and scope of information directly from our project needs.

In this pioneering project, we are combining our expertise to develop state-of-the-art remote sensing-based services that enhance natural climate protection. By leveraging remote sensing technologies and data-driven modeling, we are creating new opportunities to protect, restore, and adapt forests, peatlands, and other key natural climate protection areas to climate change. Together with our partners from academia, administration, and practice, we are developing core services that form the basis for sustainable measures as part of the Natural Climate Protection Action Program.