How we work with you
One-off expertise for a specific question, or integrated support across your whole project lifecycle. Both are built for data-scarce contexts.
One-off Expertise
Targeted diagnostics for specific landscape questions. Usually weeks to months. Examples: a rapid hydrological scan, a capacity-building workshop, or a peer-reviewed research output.
Integrated Lifecycle
Integrated support across your entire project lifecycle. Months to years. We stay with you from the initial Quick Scan through detailed planning, ongoing monitoring, and final impact verification.
Specialised Services
Standalone expertise. No ongoing commitment required.
One-off expertise delivered on your timeline. Whether you need a localized hydrological study, capacity building workshops, or research publishing support, we address specific landscape questions independently.
Landscape & Hydrological Assessments
Most climate-related issues can be traced through water. We conduct landscape-wide hydrological assessments combining field measurements, hydrological modelling, and remote sensing to understand water processes, availability, and climate impacts.
Use this service when you need to understand water resources for irrigation or domestic use, assess climate resilience, respond to water crises, or establish water resource management strategies.
- Hydrological field measurements (quantity and quality)
- Water availability assessment and discharge analysis
- Hydrogeological and hydrological modelling
- Remote sensing for landcover, water bodies and flooding
Research & Knowledge Development
We strengthen evidence-based programme implementation by embedding research into development work. With 20 years of experience in action research, we develop methodological innovations and host research partnerships like PhD candidates.
Use this service when you want to embed research into your programme, develop innovations, publish findings, or host research collaborations aligned with your priorities.
- Research partnerships and PhD hosting
- Methodological innovation in remote sensing and hydrology
- Peer-reviewed publications and knowledge products
- Evidence integration for programme design
Capacity Building & Training
We provide training and technical support to local staff, farmers, and programme partners through workshops and ongoing mentoring. Build lasting capacity in irrigation management, hydrology, remote sensing, and landscape monitoring.
Use this service when your team needs to strengthen technical skills, interpret satellite data, conduct field measurements, or manage monitoring systems independently.
- Tailored workshops and training sessions
- Practical demonstrations with tools and field methods
- Documentation and knowledge transfer materials
- Ongoing mentoring and technical support
Programme Support
Partner with us from conception to impact reporting. We stay with you as conditions change.
Integrated support across your entire programme timeline. We support development agencies and agribusiness programs in structuring baseline audits, detailed resource scans, and automated, satellite-guided monitoring.
Quick Scan
A rapid assessment to identify key landscape features and intervention areas. Through satellite-based land use assessment and desk research, we visualise your study area and articulate what satellite data reveals.
Use this during early project conception to gather quick evidence for proposal development, identify priority zones, or understand baseline conditions.
- Satellite-based landscape characterisation
- Key features and baseline conditions mapped
- Potential intervention zones identified
- Visual outputs for proposals and stakeholders
Inception Study
A comprehensive study to develop detailed programme plans. Includes remote sensing analysis with field validation, surveys of current practices, hydrological and land use modelling, stakeholder interviews, and design workshops.
Use during project inception to understand landscape conditions in detail, quantify resources, identify opportunities, and establish baseline metrics for monitoring.
- Detailed remote sensing with field validation
- Quantified baseline conditions and trends
- Hydrological and land use change modelling
- Stakeholder engagement and design workshops
- Visual documentation and baseline metrics
Regular Monitoring
Long-term tracking of landscape changes and project impacts through periodic satellite analysis, field surveys, and stakeholder engagement. Assesses whether interventions are achieving results and provides evidence for adaptive management.
Use during and after implementation to track environmental changes, quantify impacts, adjust strategies, and demonstrate results to stakeholders and funders.
- Periodic satellite-based landscape monitoring
- Field surveys and hydrological measurements
- Impact quantification and reporting
- Visual documentation and comparison
- Evidence for adaptive management decisions
Comparing Engagement Models
Review our side-by-side diagnostic table to determine which path best matches your programme structure and timeframe.
| Feature | Specialized Services | Program Support |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 3 weeks to 3 months | 3 months to 3+ years |
| Commitment | One-off standalone project | Ongoing collaboration |
| Best when | You have a specific question and need a rigorous answer fast | You want continuous support and adaptive management across a full project cycle or support for specific steps |
| Output | Report, dataset, training, or peer-reviewed publication | Phased deliverables and continuous long-term monitoring scans |
| Flexibility | Standalone deliverables | Single phase (e.g. Inception only) OR extended monitoring OR combination of all |
| Common clients | Rapid assessments, research outputs, capacity gaps | Long-term development programmes and agricultural consultancies |
Timeline
3 weeks to 3 months
3 months to 3+ years
Commitment
One-off standalone project
Ongoing collaboration
Best when
You have a specific question and need a rigorous answer fast
You want continuous support and adaptive management across a full project cycle or support for specific steps
Output
Report, dataset, training, or peer-reviewed publication
Phased deliverables and continuous long-term monitoring scans
Flexibility
Standalone deliverables
Single phase (e.g. Inception only) OR extended monitoring OR combination of all
Common clients
Rapid assessments, research outputs, capacity gaps
Long-term development programmes and agricultural consultancies