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Connected Applications

Guardian Connector serves as a centralized hub for collecting and aggregating data from multiple sources. By connecting to various data collection tools and platforms, Guardian Connector consolidates community-generated data into a unified database for streamlined management and access.

Core Data Collection Tools​

  • KoboToolbox - Mobile data collection and survey management
  • CoMapeo - Offline-first mapping and data collection for communities
  • Timelapse - Camera trap image analysis and wildlife monitoring

These tools provide direct data feeds to Guardian Connector, enabling automatic synchronization of field-collected data into the central database.

Other Data Sources​

Guardian Connector can import and integrate data from various other external platforms commonly used by Indigenous communities and conservation organizations:

  • ArcGIS Online - Esri's comprehensive cloud-based GIS platform for geospatial data management and analysis
  • Global Forest Watch - Real-time forest monitoring system providing deforestation alerts and satellite imagery
  • Locus Map - Mobile mapping application for outdoor navigation and GPS data collection
  • ODK - Open-source mobile data collection platform for creating and deploying surveys. (Read about the differences between KoboToolbox and ODK here.)
  • OpenStreetMap - Community-driven collaborative mapping project creating free geographic data
  • QGIS - Open-source desktop GIS application for advanced spatial analysis and cartography

These data source integrations enable Guardian Connector to aggregate information from diverse collection methods and platforms, creating a comprehensive repository of community data while maintaining data sovereignty and local control.