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Training provider: South African Space Agency (SANSA)
Description: Earth observation (EO) data, in particular, satellite imagery, plays an important role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. EO data provides valuable information required to understand human activities and the natural environment. The aim of the training is to create awareness of the use of EO data and geospatial technologies to support evidence-based decision-making at the district and local municipality levels. The training will provide the participants with practical applications of remote sensing and other geospatial data in spatial planning, disaster and natural resource management at a district or local municipality level, with a focus on South Africa and potential applications around the world.
This online course consists of two sessions. Session 1 introduces the basics of GIS and remotes sensing and its applications in local government. Session 2 provides hands-on practical training on data visualization and analysis. Participants are required to download the QGIS software before the start of the training.
Objective: By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
Date and time: Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 08:00 - 13:00 UTC (10:00 - 15:00 CEST)
[Session 1] Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing, 08:00 - 10:00 UTC (10:00 to 12:00 CEST)
Lunch break, 10:00 - 11:00 UTC (12:00 to 13:00 CEST)
[Session 2: Hands-on practical training] Data visualization and analysis, 11:00 - 13:00 UTC ( 13:00 to 15:00 CEST)
Download detailed training agenda here .
Prerequisites: Please install QGIS software and download the dataset before the start of the training. Click here to install QGIS.
Target audience: This training is targeted at government officials responsible for spatial planning, service delivery, disaster or natural resource management. Nevertheless, anyone interested in the use of Earth observation data and geospatial technology to support decision-making in local municipality areas are welcomed.
Language: English.
Registration: Registration has closed.
Resources:
Click
here
to view the video recording for session 1.
Click
here
to view the video recording for session 2.
Click on the links below to download presentation slides:
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Introduction to remote sensing
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Remote sensing applications: Disaster management, human settlement and spatial planning
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Remote sensing applications: Agriculture, biodiversity and water resource management
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Remote sensing applications: Air quality
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Data integration and data access
Contact: For additional information, please contact unoosa-events@un.org