{"id":1175086,"date":"2026-08-03T10:16:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T10:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/?post_type=story&#038;p=1175086"},"modified":"2026-08-06T10:26:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T10:26:22","slug":"saving-indias-forests-from-invasive-plants","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/news\/inside-stories\/saving-indias-forests-from-invasive-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving India\u2019s forests from invasive plants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"hero-bleed-mp-banner  no-overlay  is-image has-card\" data-nav-menu-position=\"no-overlay\" data-nav-menu-text-color=\"black\" data-fp-desktop-x=\"0.5\" data-fp-desktop-y=\"0.5\" data-fp-tablet-x=\"0.5\" data-fp-tablet-y=\"0.5\" data-fp-mobile-x=\"0.5\" data-fp-mobile-y=\"0.5\" data-hero-bleed-attributes=\"\"><div class=\"hero-image d-block\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1496689161.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1496689161.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1500px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1496689161.jpg?w=1440&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1496689161.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1496689161.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"header-line hero-bg-shape\"><\/div><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6\"><div class=\"content-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"content-box is-short centralized\"><span class=\"title-tag story-title-tag\">Future-shaping projects<\/span><h1 class=\"title\">Saving India\u2019s forests from invasive plants<\/h1><p class=\"description\">Developing a scalable AI-powered and robotics solution to protect biodiversity<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-intro-para section section--intro\"><div class=\"intro-para\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-2\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/news\/inside-stories\/saving-indias-forests-from-invasive-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/news\/inside-stories\/saving-indias-forests-from-invasive-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\"><h2 class=\"intro-para-title\">Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are at the heart of a tech solution that can rid fragile ecosystems of invasive species, says Invasive X, one of the winning teams from Capgemini\u2019s Tech4Positive Futures Challenge.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Sequence-03.00_07_38_45.Still009-edited.png?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1175087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Sequence-03.00_07_38_45.Still009-edited.png 2159w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Sequence-03.00_07_38_45.Still009-edited.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Sequence-03.00_07_38_45.Still009-edited.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Sequence-03.00_07_38_45.Still009-edited.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Sequence-03.00_07_38_45.Still009-edited.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Sequence-03.00_07_38_45.Still009-edited.png?resize=1536,1536 1536w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Sequence-03.00_07_38_45.Still009-edited.png?resize=2048,2048 2048w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Sequence-03.00_07_38_45.Still009-edited.png?resize=400,400 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost two-thirds of India\u2019s sprawling forests are now under threat from invasive species. One of the most harmful is a plant with clusters of pretty flowers and lush foliage: Lantana camara. The plant accounts for 40 percent of the spread of invasive species in India, and is now one of the most widespread weeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt might look harmless,\u201d says Avinash S, a project lead based in Chennai, \u201cbut lantana is choking native plants that are a food source for herbivores. It is even disrupting the habitat for tigers, among other animals. When the tiger habitats are lost, the tigers move elsewhere \u2013 and this brings them into dangerous proximity to humans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avinash is the project lead for Invasive X, one of the winning teams of the Capgemini Tech4Positive Futures Challenge, which has been developing a solution to slow down the rapid spread of lantana, using a combination of AI-powered detection and robotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-17-JS-edited.jpeg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1175088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-17-JS-edited.jpeg 1816w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-17-JS-edited.jpeg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-17-JS-edited.jpeg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-17-JS-edited.jpeg?resize=768,769 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-17-JS-edited.jpeg?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-17-JS-edited.jpeg?resize=1534,1536 1534w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-17-JS-edited.jpeg?resize=400,400 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Bengaluru, senior manager and sales strategist in the team, Maithri Heriya, sheds light on the source of the problem. \u201cLantana was introduced to India in the 1800s, as an ornamental plant,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s extremely adaptable and isn\u2019t a food source for animals, so it spreads fast because it outcompetes other native species. The density of its growth is also a great fuel for forest fires, so it\u2019s not just an environmental issue \u2013 it\u2019s a social and economic one, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maithri has been with the company for more than three years, and says responding to Capgemini\u2019s Tech4Positive Futures Challenge has been one of the most meaningful parts of her work: \u201cWe\u2019re not just talking about sustainability; we\u2019re actually doing something about it,\u201d she says. \u201cTo have success, we can\u2019t just have a good idea \u2013 we have to make it real.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-tackling-the-challenge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tackling the challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"226\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1321127325-edited.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1175089\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.785805755880569;width:476px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1321127325-edited.jpg 3007w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1321127325-edited.jpg?resize=300,226 300w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1321127325-edited.jpg?resize=768,578 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1321127325-edited.jpg?resize=1024,771 1024w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1321127325-edited.jpg?resize=1536,1157 1536w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1321127325-edited.jpg?resize=2048,1543 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avinash helped the team to connect with forest officials and partner with the Swan Trust, an organization with more than two decades of experience in biodiversity restoration. Together with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, they identified several ecological challenges that they could explore, and it became clear that the threat from invasive species was one of the most critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to work on projects that truly protect the environment, and seeing the threat of lantana firsthand was shocking. Knowing we can contribute a solution is deeply rewarding,\u201d Avinash says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team\u2019s goal was to develop a scalable, affordable technology solution that could help forest departments detect and remove lantana efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-a-two-stage-tech-solution\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A two-stage tech solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen it comes to technology, the project has two stages,\u201d Avinash adds. \u201cFirst, we use AI-powered detection \u2013 drones with multi-spectral cameras that are mapping several hectares of forest land. These cameras read the unique spectral signature of each plant, helping us to identify them among all the other plants in the forest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"571\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Drone-1-JS.jpeg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1175090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Drone-1-JS.jpeg 7616w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Drone-1-JS.jpeg?resize=300,167 300w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Drone-1-JS.jpeg?resize=768,428 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Drone-1-JS.jpeg?resize=1024,571 1024w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Drone-1-JS.jpeg?resize=1536,856 1536w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Drone-1-JS.jpeg?resize=2048,1141 2048w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Drone-1-JS.jpeg?resize=360,200 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe trained an AI model using hundreds of lantana samples, so it can recognize the plant across different terrains and seasons, enabling early detection of invasive plants. The results appear on a dashboard, with GPS coordinates and density maps that show high-, medium-, and low-infestation zones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second stage of the project is about the mechanical removal of lantana from the forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor this, we\u2019re developing a semi-automatic bot that can attach to existing forestry or agricultural vehicles and navigate the difficult forest terrain,\u201d says Avinash. \u201cGuided by data from the dashboard, it can shred or uproot lantana mechanically. This isn\u2019t about building a fancy robot; it\u2019s about developing a practical innovation \u2013 something forest departments can afford and use at scale.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-potential-for-global-impact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The potential for global impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maithri believes the solution can have a huge impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAgriculture in India loses billions to invasive weeds,\u201d she says. \u201cIt also supports sustainability initiatives by protecting natural forests and promoting agroforestry. What makes it exciting is how AI learns the subtle differences in plants \u2013 color changes, leaf shapes, even seasonal variations. Combining that intelligence with robotics gives us a smart, low-cost way to restore ecosystems. We\u2019re starting small, but this has global potential.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"536\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-8-2-JS.jpeg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1175091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-8-2-JS.jpeg 4066w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-8-2-JS.jpeg?resize=300,157 300w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-8-2-JS.jpeg?resize=768,402 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-8-2-JS.jpeg?resize=1024,536 1024w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-8-2-JS.jpeg?resize=1536,805 1536w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/Invasive-X-8-2-JS.jpeg?resize=2048,1073 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avinash agrees: \u201cThis can be replicated globally. Many countries face similar invasive-species issues, and the same AI and multi-spectral technology could benefit agriculture by detecting crop diseases, pests, or nutrient deficiencies. It could even help prevent forest fires. Turning this idea into reality would be one of my proudest achievements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maithri is grateful to have had the opportunity to work on an impactful project that will help restore the ecological balance of the forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCapgemini really empowers employees to explore ideas. The Tech4Positive Futures program gave us the space, support, and mentorship we needed. That culture of trust and curiosity fuels innovation. We live in exciting times, when technology is evolving faster than ever \u2013 and we have a chance to use it to heal the planet. Projects such as this, with positive real-world impact, are what the world needs right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-intro-para-video section section--info-2cols section--insights section-video \"><div class=\"bg-color video-align-right\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row video-align-left\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"video-align-left row box box--4 box--mini\"><div class=\"col-md-3\"><h3 class=\"Video-title\">Fighting Lantana with AI solutions<\/h3><div class=\"video-info\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-8 box-img-wrapper\"><div class=\"video-box\"><div class=\"video-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"video-section\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h4tJQmHr-Vw?rel=0&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-wrapper-card-text-pic wrapperCardTextPic hero-bg-shape\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-card-text-pic-right\"><div class=\"row card-text-pic rightCard\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"box--section\"><div class=\"box  row-nobleed\"><div class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-12 box-inner\"><h3 class=\"titlewithoutLink\" data-maxlength=\"144\">The Tech4Positive Futures Challenge winning projects<\/h3><p class=\"box-text\" data-maxlength=\"600\">Focused on biodiversity, three winning teams are now developing their solutions with Capgemini support:<br><strong>Gene Genius (US):<\/strong> Creating a sustainable assembly process for NABIT cartridges used in eDNA testing to verify wildlife and food product identification.<br><strong>Algal Bloom Monitoring (Morocco):<\/strong> Building a microalgae sensor to track harmful algal blooms in dams and protect drinking water quality.<br><strong>Invasive X (India):<\/strong> An AI-powered solution that analyzes data collected by drones species identification, transforming invasive species management.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-5 col-md-12 box-img-wrapper\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/T4PF-image_1.jpg?w=1000&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/T4PF-image_1.jpg?w=1000&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1500px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/T4PF-image_1.jpg?w=500&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/T4PF-image_1.jpg?w=1000&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/T4PF-image_1.jpg?w=768&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/T4PF-image_1.jpg?w=768&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/T4PF-image_1.jpg?w=556&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/T4PF-image_1.jpg?w=556&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/T4PF-image_1.jpg\" class=\"box-img-without-hover\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section latestStoriesBlock \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"contentTitle\"><h2 class=\"story-heading\">Inside stories<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-4 col-lg-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"storyBox \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper focused-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/news\/inside-stories\/enabling-real-time-dna-analysis-for-wildlife-conservation\/\" aria-label=\"Enabling real-time DNA analysis for wildlife conservation\"  tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gene-Genius-new.jpg?w=1024&#038;quality=70\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmedia=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gene-Genius-new.jpg?w=1024&#038;quality=70\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmedia=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source 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conservation<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"col-md-8 col-lg-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"storyBox btmSpaceThreeStory col-lg-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper focused-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/in-en\/news\/inside-stories\/protecting-moroccos-water-resources-with-ai\/\"  aria-label=\"Protecting Morocco\u2019s water resources with AI\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Algal_blooms_webpreview.jpg?w=1024&#038;quality=70\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmedia=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Algal_blooms_webpreview.jpg?w=1024&#038;quality=70\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmedia=\"(min-width: 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