Miami, Florida - Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2025 - Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) ("Gorilla" or the "Company") is proud to announce the signing of a landmark, multi-year agreement with the US based ONE AMAZON. The ONE AMAZON partnership led by Rodrigo Veloso, includes prominent organizations such as AECOM, CAF (Development Bank of Latin America), Abu Dhabi Investment Group (ADIG), MIT Media Lab and Goldman Sachs. This collaboration introduces the world's first Internet of Forests (IoF™), a revolutionary approach to environmental conservation and sustainable development. This multi-billion-dollar initiative is not only the world's first, but also the world's largest deployment of environmental biodegradable sensors, creating an unprecedented real-time intelligence network across the Amazon. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10783/241267_d805377224d3ebe9_001full.jpgIntroducing the Internet of Forests (IoF™) The IoF™ is an innovative platform designed to digitally monitor and protect the Amazon Rainforest. By integrating advanced technologies such as satellite imagery, drone surveillance, ground-based environmental sensors and bio-sensing techniques, the IoF™ provides unprecedented insights into the health and dynamics of the Amazon's ecosystems. This comprehensive monitoring system enables real-time data collection and analysis across millions of hectares, facilitating proactive conservation efforts and informed decision-making. Gorilla's Technological Contribution As a leader in AI-driven solutions and IoT technologies, Gorilla is providing the critical infrastructure for the IoF™. Contributions include:

• Advanced Environmental Sensors: Deployment of sophisticated devices to monitor various environmental parameters, including temperature, humidity, soil moisture and air quality, across vast areas of the rainforest.
• High-Performance Servers: Implementation of robust computing systems capable of processing and storing the immense volumes of data collected from the sensor networks.
• Artificial Intelligence Algorithms: Development of AI models to analyse data patterns, predict potential environmental threats and inform proactive conservation strategies.
• Resilient Communication Networks: Establishment of reliable infrastructure to ensure seamless data transmission from remote forest locations to central analysis hubs using LoRaWAN, satellite uplinks to ensure uninterrupted data flow, even in extreme conditions.

These technologies work in unison to create a comprehensive monitoring system, ensuring the Amazon's health and resilience for future generations. Empowering Indigenous Communities Central to the ONE AMAZON initiative is the empowerment of indigenous communities. By involving local populations in conservation efforts and providing them with sustainable economic opportunities, the project ensures that the benefits of preservation are shared equitably. This inclusive approach not only safeguards the rainforest but also enriches the lives of those who depend on it. Building the World's Largest Sustainability Database The data collected through the IoF™ will contribute to building the world's largest database on rainforest sustainability. This extensive repository will encompass information on deforestation rates, biodiversity changes, carbon sequestration levels and other critical environmental metrics. By providing access to this data, the initiative aims to support scientific research, inform policy decisions and promote global awareness about the importance of rainforest conservation. Goldman Sachs' Role in Sustainable Finance Goldman Sachs is developing a first-of-its-kind tradable financial platform that will transform natural capital into digital assets, leveraging blockchain technology, tokenised securities and AI-powered valuation models to unlock sustainable investment opportunities. This platform will be directly backed by the data collected through the Internet of Forests (IoF™), creating a transparent, secure and verifiable system to measure and monetise conservation impact. By integrating smart contracts, decentralised ledgers and tokenised assets, Goldman Sachs is establishing a new class of digital financial instruments, including:

• Nature-Backed Digital Securities - Representing tradable financial instruments tied to verified conservation and carbon sequestration efforts
• Amazon-Linked Blockchain Tokens - Tokenised ecological assets that allow investors to participate in the preservation of the rainforest
• AI-Powered ESG Valuation Models - Leveraging AI and real-time environmental data to dynamically assess the value of the Amazon's ecosystem services
• Regenerative Finance (ReFi) Mechanisms - Incentivising sustainable land management and biodiversity restoration through financial rewards

This groundbreaking investment framework turns the Amazon...