Data for Sustainability (D4S)

Independent research consultancy for wetland management & conservation

Natural systems are degraded globally by human activities. Tropical coastlines, peatlands and other wetlands especially are hotspots of rapid decline by logging and drainage, while also suffering from sea-level rise and soil subsidence. Improved understanding of such vulnerable systems is required to define management requirements to deal with future threats, but is often limited by data availability for practitioners.

Data for Sustainability (D4S) is an independent consultancy that aims to maximize benefits for sustainable wetland management and conservation by providing innovative data and analyses while minimizing cost and time requirements where possible. We offer customized, cost-effective and data-driven solutions based on 20+ years of experience developing and leading studies and management projects.

We were involved, often in lead roles, in over 30 research and restoration projects focusing on wetlands in SE Asia alone. Learn more about our projects →

To help create the science basis for effective wetland management we published, often as lead authors, over 40 peer-reviewed Research papers and book chapters, and a larger number of Technical and Policy reports. Learn more about our publications →

Based on our experience over the years, we have learnt to formulate issues and possible solutions in clear terms, yielding sometimes unconventional insights that we think may help overcome obstacles to improved tropical wetland management. Learn more about our insights →