gaia.eco is a biodiversity data platform developed by Illuminum AB. It consolidates heterogeneous biodiversity datasets into a single, unified interface designed for broad accessibility. The platform serves users across a range of technical backgrounds, from general public audiences to domain professionals such as urban planners, landscape architects, and conservation ecologists.

The platform's primary function is to reduce the complexity of biodiversity data retrieval and interpretation, enabling practical application in environmental planning, ecological design, and species risk assessment.

Core Capabilities

Biodiversity Data Unification

gaia.eco aggregates biodiversity datasets from multiple sources into one navigable system. The platform structures this information as a multilingual taxonomy — a "tree of life" model — that standardizes access to species and ecosystem data across regions and languages.

Conservation Planning

The platform provides data-driven tooling for conservation project design. Users can query species distributions, habitat data, and ecological indicators to inform the planning and management of natural reserves and protected areas.

Urban and Architectural Integration

gaia.eco supports the integration of biodiversity data into urban development workflows. Specific use cases include:

• Zoning analysis informed by local biodiversity conditions

• Design of green infrastructure such as green roofs and façades

• Ecological impact assessment for development projects

Invasive Species Risk Mitigation

The platform surfaces data on invasive species presence and distribution, allowing users to identify and assess environmental risks relevant to a given geography. This supports proactive mitigation in both conservation and urban planning contexts.

Multilingual Access

gaia.eco supports 30 languages, enabling cross-cultural data access and collaboration. This multilingual architecture allows consulting teams and partner organizations to serve clients in local languages without loss of data fidelity.

Target Users

Partnership and Collaboration

gaia.eco operates a global consulting partner model. Organizations and independent consultants are invited to integrate the platform into their advisory and planning services. Partnership inquiries can be directed to Illuminum at our booking page.