About Virtual Planet

Virtual Planet Technologies was founded in 2018 in Santa Cruz, California, by Dr. Juliano Calil, who saw a gap between the science of climate risk and the way people actually experience it. Flood maps and emissions charts rarely change minds — standing inside a flooded version of your own street does

Since then, our team — scientists, storytellers, and developers — has built VR, 360° video, and web experiences for cities, universities, and conservation organizations across the country, including the City of Santa Cruz, The Nature Conservancy, Stanford University, and the City of West Palm Beach. Our work has been covered by Forbes, NPR, and the Wall Street Journal, and recognized at the AWE Auggie Awards.

We don't just visualize risk — we help communities turn that understanding into action.

Our Mission

Empowering action through immersive storytelling

At Virtual Planet Technologies, our mission is to combine data science, immersive storytelling, and community engagement to help cities, NGOs, and local governments adapt to a changing world. We translate complex climate projections into interactive, easy-to-understand experiences, transforming technical data into powerful tools for real-world action.

Our Vision

A future built on collective climate resilience

We envision a future where every community has the tools to visualize climate challenges before they arrive. By breaking down scientific jargon through state-of-the-art VR, AR, and web technologies, we aim to bridge the gap between science and human connection, fostering collective resilience and helping leaders shape a safer tomorrow.

Our Values

Driven by science, trusted by communities

Science-Driven Accuracy: We anchor every simulation in reliable, peer-reviewed data to provide true-to-life projections.
Community-First Engagement: We elevate local voices, ensuring that climate communication is inclusive, democratic, and accessible to all.
Immersive Innovation: We continuously push the boundaries of technology—from virtual reality to gamification—to make climate solutions visible, clear, and highly engaging.

Our Team

Juliano Calil

Our Scientist and data expert with a PHD in ocean science and coastal adaptation. Also a certified drone pilot.

Daniel Enking

Our relationship builder and science communicator, helping us to discover win-win partnerships and communicate the value of immersive, visual storytelling to a wide audience.

Rafael Ferreira

Our Lead Programmer, staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies to deliver the best user experience.

Jérffeson Jésus

Our Dynamic Developer, blending a passion for gaming, reading, and biking adventures into innovative tech solutions.

Aline Moromizato

Our Multimedia Designer, crafting stunning visuals that showcase adaptation and sustainability, Aline blends UI design and digital artistry to create immersive, impactful experiences.

Gustavo Moraes

Our Immersive Writer, with 20+ years of experience, he goes far exploring ideas to create a unique vision to our projects.

What communities say

Dr. Sylvia Earle

Founder, Mission Blue

"BRAVO! For inspiring people to care... Virtually and ACTUALLY!"

Keith A. James

Mayor, City of West Palm Beach

"The virtual reality experience was quite enlightening. This technology demonstrated in unambiguously clear terms the devastating impact of sea level rise on our city."

Tiffany Wise-West

Sustainability and Climate Action Manager, City of Santa Cruz

"VPT’s immersive experiences have engaged thousands of residents and visitors on coastal resilience."

Jennifer Jurado

Chief Resilience Officer, Broward County

"This is really amazing. It is just astonishing. I've never seen anything like it."

Kate V.

Senior Manager of Coastal Resilience for the Mid-Atlantic - Baltimore

"With climate visualizations and tools such as this one, we can identify multiple paths towards resilience by showcasing adaptation strategies, ultimately increasing buy-in for implementation."