Planetek Italia: Protecting Coastal Areas in UNIVERSWATER

The UNIVERSWATER project continues to highlight its key partners, and this week, we feature Planetek Italia, a leader in geospatial and environmental technologies. Planetek Italia plays a crucial role in protecting coastal areas from seawater intrusion and mitigating agricultural pressures on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, including natural wetlands.

Addressing Soil Salinity and Coastal Protection

Soil salinity is a major factor affecting plant-soil interactions, leading to crop stress, reduced nutrient availability, and lower yields. As part of the UNIVERSWATER project, Pietro Sciusco (PhD), Senior Technical Specialist at Planetek Italia, highlights the company’s commitment to using remote sensing data and advanced geospatial technologies to optimize water and soil management.

Planetek Italia’s efforts focus on safeguarding coastal areas from seawater intrusion while mitigating human-induced environmental pressures, ensuring a balance between agricultural productivity and ecosystem preservation.

Advancing Sustainable Water Management

By integrating cutting-edge data-driven approaches with advanced environmental monitoring, Planetek Italia contributes to the development of sustainable water and land management strategies. Their work within the UNIVERSWATER consortium reinforces the project’s commitment to circular economy principles and climate resilience.