# CT-IC-001 — Satellite Deforestation Monitoring

<table id="bkmrk-origo_idct-ic-001-or"> <tr><td>**origo\_id**</td><td>CT-IC-001</td></tr> <tr><td>**origo\_label**</td><td>Satellite Deforestation Monitoring</td></tr> <tr><td>**sector**</td><td>IC</td></tr> <tr><td>**source**</td><td>origo</td></tr> <tr><td>**cpi\_aligned**</td><td>partial — CPI GLCF covers digital MRV under cross-cutting tech</td></tr> <tr><td>**eu\_taxonomy\_aligned**</td><td>partial</td></tr> <tr><td>**cbi\_eligible**</td><td>N</td></tr> <tr><td>**iea\_aligned**</td><td>N — not energy-technology specific</td></tr> <tr><td>**col\_gf\_sector**</td><td>ict</td></tr> <tr><td>**col\_gf\_activity**</td><td>Soluciones digitales para reducción de emisiones</td></tr> <tr><td>**col\_gf\_aligned**</td><td>partial</td></tr> <tr><td>**col\_ndc2030\_aligned**</td><td>Y</td></tr> <tr><td>**col\_sisclima\_relevant**</td><td>Y</td></tr> <tr><td>**col\_ley2169**</td><td>Y</td></tr> <tr><td>**latam\_colombia**</td><td>Y</td></tr> <tr><td>**cth\_clp\_coverage**</td><td>Y</td></tr> <tr><td>**cth\_data\_coverage**</td><td>Y</td></tr> <tr><td>**schema\_version**</td><td>1.1</td></tr> <tr><td>**last\_updated**</td><td>2026-05-27</td></tr></table>

### Description

Satellite-based Earth observation and remote sensing systems used for monitoring deforestation, land-use change, and forest degradation. Combines optical and radar imagery (Sentinel, Landsat, Planet) with ML classification algorithms to detect forest cover loss at high temporal and spatial resolution.

### Colombia Context

Colombia operates the SMBYC (Sistema de Monitoreo de Bosques y Carbono) under IDEAM, which provides quarterly deforestation alerts for the entire national territory. The Amazon region accounts for over 60% of national deforestation, making satellite monitoring a critical policy input. MinAmbiente uses SMBYC data to prioritize enforcement actions under Ley 2169 de 2021 (Acción Climática). The system integrates with SISCLIMA for national climate reporting and NDC verification.

### EUDR Relevance

Directly relevant to EUDR Article 9 due-diligence requirements. European importers of Colombian coffee, cacao, palm oil, and cattle products must demonstrate their supply chains are deforestation-free using geolocation data and satellite verification. SMBYC/IDEAM data serves as a national-level reference dataset for EUDR compliance, though operator-level verification typically requires higher-resolution commercial imagery.

### CTH Data Coverage

High CTH data coverage. The Origo EUDR platform (data.cleantechhub.net) ingests deforestation alerts and provides commodity-specific risk scores. CLP cohort startups in precision agriculture and MRV rely on satellite monitoring outputs. REIN Hub includes satellite-derived datasets for climate risk assessment.

### Green Finance Alignment

Partial alignment with Colombia's Taxonomia Verde Colombiana (TVC) under ICT sector. Not directly eligible for CBI certification as a standalone technology, but satellite monitoring is a critical enabler for verifying green bond project claims. EU Taxonomy recognizes digital solutions for emissions monitoring as a substantial contribution activity.

```
{
  "origo_id": "CT-IC-001",
  "origo_label": "Satellite Deforestation Monitoring",
  "sector": "IC",
  "source": "origo",
  "schema_version": "1.1",
  "last_updated": "2026-05-27",
  "taxonomy_alignments": {
    "cpi_aligned": "partial — CPI GLCF covers digital MRV under cross-cutting tech",
    "eu_taxonomy_aligned": "partial",
    "cbi_eligible": "N",
    "iea_aligned": "N — not energy-technology specific"
  },
  "colombia": {
    "col_gf_sector": "ict",
    "col_gf_activity": "Soluciones digitales para reducción de emisiones",
    "col_gf_aligned": "partial",
    "col_ndc2030_aligned": "Y",
    "col_sisclima_relevant": "Y",
    "col_ley2169": "Y"
  },
  "cth": {
    "clp_coverage": "Y",
    "data_coverage": "Y"
  }
}
```