Roxane Bandini-Maeder
Roxane is the CEO and co-founder of Geoneon, a technology firm that leverages Earth Observation, Artificial Intelligence and data fusion to map climate risk and vegetation. With a background in disaster risk reduction, spatial sciences, and international relations, she emphasises the importance of cross-border collaboration, knowledge dissemination, and impactful partnerships. Throughout her career, Roxane has offered advisory services to government agencies, leveraging her geospatial expertise to shape water exploration, bushfire management, and emergency service strategies.
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Bhutan faces increasing forest fire threats due to climate change. Geoneon developed an open-source geospatial tool integrating Forest Fire Severity and Exposure Indices for long-term preparedness. Collaborating with Bhutanese partners and funded by the World Bank, the project aims for sustainable, independent fire management by the Bhutanese government.