The virtual reality app, which is compatible with Google Cardboard and touchscreen technologies, focuses on the impact of different agricultural practices on climate change.
The app originated from the LIFE AMDRYC4 [2017-] venture, an innovative European funded project which presents natural solutions for the adaptation to climate change of dryland agricultural systems in the Mediterranean area.
The
The app is targeted at professionals and highlights environmental-friendly agricultural practices such as terracing farming and the negative effects of others such as intensive grazing.
'The project took several months to develop and involved a team of specialists including level designers, developers and UX designers, some of which were still students,' added Manuel.
Students from the
'As well as giving our students invaluable experience, they are helping to make society more aware of the impact human activities can have on the environment. On a personal note, I've realised how crucial the sustainable management of natural resources is, and how human activity can be much more compatible with biodiversity that I initially thought,' he added.
Future activity includes a webinar, conducted by researchers Professor
The app is available for free at:
IOS APP STORE
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/life-amdryc4/id1540739695
ANDROID PLAY STORE
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UMU.LIFEAMDRYC4
Multilingual interface including Spanish, English, French, Italian and Portuguese.
More information about the project is available on the official website: http://lifeamdryc4.eu/
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