Course Overview:
This 5-day training course, offered by IRES, provides a thorough exploration of remote sensing and GIS techniques specifically for marginal land management and carbon sequestration. Participants will learn how to use these technologies to assess and manage marginal lands, monitor carbon sequestration processes, and implement sustainable land management practices.
Course Duration:
5 days
Target Audience:
- Environmental scientists and land managers
- GIS analysts and remote sensing specialists
- Agricultural and forestry professionals
- Climate change researchers and policymakers
- Professionals involved in sustainable land management and conservation
Personal Impact:
- Gain expertise in applying remote sensing and GIS technologies to manage marginal lands.
- Develop skills for monitoring and enhancing carbon sequestration using geospatial data.
- Enhance your ability to analyze and interpret land and carbon data for sustainable management.
- Acquire practical experience in implementing advanced techniques for land management and carbon monitoring.
- Improve your capability to contribute to sustainable land use practices and climate change mitigation.
Organizational Impact:
- Strengthen the organization’s ability to manage and rehabilitate marginal lands effectively.
- Enhance capacity for accurate carbon sequestration monitoring and reporting.
- Support more informed decision-making through advanced remote sensing and GIS techniques.
- Foster innovation in integrating geospatial technologies for sustainable land management.
- Improve organizational strategies for land conservation and climate change adaptation.
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
- To provide an understanding of remote sensing and GIS applications in marginal land management and carbon sequestration.
- To teach participants how to utilize these technologies for assessing and monitoring marginal lands.
- To equip participants with practical skills for implementing sustainable land management practices.
- To demonstrate techniques for optimizing data analysis and reporting for carbon sequestration.
- To enable participants to apply remote sensing and GIS techniques to real-world land management and carbon monitoring projects.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS for Land Management
- Overview of remote sensing and GIS technologies
- Key concepts in marginal land management and carbon sequestration
- Importance and challenges of managing marginal lands
- Case Study: Applications of remote sensing and GIS in land degradation assessment
Module 2: Data Acquisition and Processing
- Types of remote sensing data for land and carbon analysis (e.g., optical, radar, LiDAR)
- Data sources and acquisition methods
- Processing and preparing remote sensing data for GIS integration
- Real-Life Project: Acquiring and processing remote sensing data for marginal land analysis
Module 3: Analyzing Marginal Lands and Carbon Sequestration
- Techniques for assessing land quality and suitability
- Using GIS for land cover classification and change detection
- Methods for estimating and monitoring carbon sequestration
- Case Study: Analyzing land degradation and carbon storage in a specific region
Module 4: Implementing Management Practices and Reporting
- Developing management strategies based on geospatial analysis
- Tools and techniques for monitoring and improving carbon sequestration
- Reporting and visualizing results for decision-making and communication
- Real-Life Project: Implementing a land management plan and carbon monitoring strategy
Module 5: Best Practices and Future Directions
- Best practices for using remote sensing and GIS in marginal land management and carbon sequestration
- Emerging trends and technologies in remote sensing and geospatial analysis
- Future directions in sustainable land management and carbon monitoring
- Case Study: Developing a comprehensive plan for marginal land restoration and carbon sequestration
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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