Overview
Restor is a non-profit digital platform established in 2021 to support global ecosystem restoration through open data and science-based tools. It was created to address gaps in accessible, standardised information on restoration activities and ecological outcomes. Restor’s mission is to enable better planning, monitoring, and accountability in nature restoration at scale.
Mission and focus areas
Restor focuses on advancing ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, and nature-based solutions by making spatial and ecological data widely accessible. Its work centres on improving transparency around restoration efforts, supporting evidence-based decision-making, and enabling alignment with global biodiversity and climate goals.While not a financial institution, Restor contributes to sustainable finance and ESG integration by providing data and tools that help investors, companies, and policymakers assess nature-related risks, opportunities, and impacts. Its platform supports emerging frameworks for nature and biodiversity accountability by linking on-the-ground restoration activities with measurable ecological indicators.
Structure and governance
Restor operates as an independent, mission-driven organisation with a defined leadership team and technical staff. It collaborates closely with scientific institutions, NGOs, and conservation experts to ensure methodological credibility and relevance.Governance is supported through partnerships and advisory input from researchers and practitioners in ecology, geospatial science, and conservation planning. This collaborative structure allows Restor to combine scientific rigour with practical usability for a wide range of stakeholders.
Programs and offerings
Restor’s core offering is an open-access online platform that integrates global spatial datasets, satellite imagery, and ecological models. Users can map restoration sites, analyse biodiversity and climate indicators, and track progress over time.The platform provides tools and dashboards designed for restoration practitioners, researchers, corporates, and financial institutions. These resources support project planning, impact monitoring, and reporting against biodiversity and nature-related commitments. Restor also publishes methodological documentation and insights to support consistent use of data in restoration and sustainability assessments.
