Gaetano Volpe: Latitudo 40 Founder and CEO
Cities face increasing challenges from climate change, requiring data-driven approaches to improve sustainability and resilience. UTA Member Latitudo 40 applies satellite intelligence and AI-driven analytics to provide urban planners with real-time environmental insights. Its geospatial solutions support decision-making in areas such as climate adaptation, infrastructure planning, and disaster preparedness.
Latitudo 40 has been selected for the AWS Pioneers Project, which highlights European companies using cloud computing and artificial intelligence to address environmental and societal challenges. This recognition reflects the growing role of geospatial intelligence in managing urban climate risks. Traditionally, working with Earth Observation data required specialized expertise, limiting its use in city planning. By integrating AI and cloud-based processing, Latitudo 40 simplifies access to this data, helping cities analyze climate dynamics, predict risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
In addition to satellite data analysis, Latitudo 40 is developing digital twin models that simulate urban climate scenarios. By combining Earth Observation data with IoT sensor networks, these models offer a detailed view of urban environments. Cities can use them to assess historical trends, predict heatwaves and flooding, and plan infrastructure adaptations.
Digital twins also support resource allocation by identifying areas where green infrastructure, energy efficiency measures, and urban cooling strategies could be most effective. This data-driven approach helps cities integrate climate resilience into long-term planning and reduce the economic impact of environmental risks.
As climate risks evolve, accurate, real-time environmental monitoring becomes increasingly important. Latitudo 40’s solutions enable municipalities and urban planners to integrate geospatial intelligence into their decision-making processes, supporting climate adaptation and infrastructure resilience.
