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Data-Driven FSC: Insights, Impact, Innovation

Discover how FSC is harnessing data, analytics and geospatial technologies to quantify and communicate its impact. During this session, participants will explore a toolbox that spans Power BI dashboards, ArcGIS StoryMaps, AI-assisted analysis and rapid-prototyping methods co-developed with partners such as ESRI, Planet and the European Space Agency. We will also unveil the FSC Geospatial Hub—a platform that integrates spatial data holdings, insights, and narratives—while surfacing members’ needs and commitments through panel discussion, live polls, and co-creation.

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Jorge

Jorge Arce Ojeda, FSC

Jorge Arce Ojeda is a Data & Analytics Engineer at FSC International, drawing on 10+ years of market intelligence and business analytics to turn complex data into actionable insights for forestry decisions. Formerly leading market intelligence across Latin-American consumer goods, he now crafts Microsoft Fabric and Power BI solutions that guide senior management and mentor multicultural teams in English and Spanish. Jorge holds an MSc in Marketing and champions clear data storytelling to empower evidence-based strategy.

Mike

Mike Bekin

Mike Bekin is a long-term member of FSC, and also serves on FSC UK’s board. He’s led the only 2 climate-change specific motions approved by the GA, with a view of ensuring FSC delivers measurable solutions to the greatest environmental challenge of our times. Originally from Brazil, Mike founded a import business focused on FSC tropical hardwoods. He advises businesses in the carbon markets and is doing a masters at Cambridge University’s CISL on sustainability.

Mike

Mike Bialousz, Esri

Mike Bialousz is a Principal Consultant and Practice Lead for Environment at Esri where he works across the US and internationally supporting organizations, including FSC, in defining and executing geospatial strategies. Mike has 30 years of experience all of which has involved implementing GIS for natural resources challenges. Mike also taught GIS at several Pennsylvania colleges for 13 years and holds a master’s degree in Geoenvironmental Studies, and undergraduate degrees in Geography and Forestry.

Event Details

  • Thursday, 30 October
    Time: 08:30 - 10:00 (EST - Panama) / 14:30 - 16:00 (CET) / 21:30 - 23:00 (WITA)