Sustainability and Ecotourism in Asia

Kumi Analytics, a leader in geospatial intelligence for environmental sustainability, and Savanna Collective, a tourism company dedicated to sustainable development, today announced a collaboration agreement to support sustainability initiatives across Asia. Together with Vulcanest, an innovator in industrial optimization technologies, and Overview Effect, a capacity building for nature-based solutions and ecotourism company, the partnership will address critical environmental challenges while laying the groundwork for nature-based ecotourism in Bangladesh.

The initial focus of the collaboration will be on Bangladesh, where Kumi Analytics and Savanna Collective will work together to identify polluted waterways and trace major sources of contamination, as well as detect and combat illegal logging. These efforts will help restore ecosystems and protect biodiversity in one of the world’s most ecologically significant regions.

Vulcanest will play a central role in reducing industrial emissions through its agentic AI engine, which continuously optimizes the performance of facilities such as oil refineries, chemical plants, and other high-emission industries. This innovation not only drives down emissions but also delivers significant cost savings for operators. Kumi Analytics will provide satellite-based monitoring and measurement of these emission reductions, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Savanna Collective, in partnership with Overview Effect, will transform these sustainability outcomes into long-term opportunities for communities by developing capacity building programs for nature-based solutions, equipping local stakeholders with skills and knowledge to design and scale sustainable conservation initiatives in the Sundarbans and other unique ecosystems. Beyond capacity building, Overview Effect will also deliver ecotourism itineraries to provide local communities with economic opportunities in support of nature.

“By combining advanced geospatial analytics, AI-driven industrial optimization, capacity building and sustainable tourism, this collaboration addresses the environmental challenges of today while building opportunities for tomorrow,” said Clinton Libbey, Founder and CEO, Kumi Analytics. “Our monitoring capabilities ensure that improvements in emissions, pollution, and deforestation are measurable and transparent.”

Ceaser Wesala, Founder, Savanna Collective, added: “Tourism, when managed responsibly, can be a powerful force for conservation and community development. Working alongside Kumi Analytics and Vulcanest, and with our partners at Overview Effect, we aim to create unforgettable ecotourism experiences while building long-term local capacity in nature-based solutions.”

The vision of the collaboration is to transform heavily polluted and degraded regions into sustainable ecotourism hubs, where biodiversity thrives, communities prosper, and visitors from around the world can experience Asia’s most unique natural landscapes.

About Kumi AnalyticsKumi Analytics is a Singapore-based environmental intelligence company delivering advanced analytics on land, air, and water systems. The company partners with governments, NGOs, and businesses to enable sustainable decision-making and drive measurable environmental impact.

About Savanna CollectiveSavanna Collective is a tourism company dedicated to creating sustainable travel experiences that protect ecosystems while empowering local communities. Through strategic partnerships, including with Overview Effect, Savanna Collective designs itineraries that connect travelers with the world’s most unique natural and cultural destinations.

About VulcanestVulcanest is an AI Reasoning Copilot focused on heavy industrial performance, improving process operations and finding cost savings to reduce energy and emissions. Its agentic AI engine trains LLMs to organize and compute voluminous data streams to optimizes facility operations in real time, reducing emissions while improving cost efficiency. Vulcanest partners with industry leaders and sustainability organizations to enable a cleaner, more profitable future for global industry.

About Overview EffectOverview Effect is a sustainability solutions provider specializing in capacity building for nature-based solutions and the design of innovative ecotourism initiatives. By working with local communities and global partners, Overview Effect enables scalable conservation projects that protect ecosystems, strengthen resilience, and create sustainable livelihoods.