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The UN-SPIDER Knowledge Portal is your one-stop platform for resources on space-based disaster risk management. It provides: • Links and guidance on satellite data sources and applications • Recommended practices and step-by-step methodologies • Training materials and tutorials • Case studies and user stories from real-world applications • News and updates on UN-SPIDER activities, events, and global developments
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Geospatial technologies and remote sensing are valuable resources to monitor the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their corresponding targets and indicators. They allow for unbiased observation and analysis across borders, administrative boundaries, and nations. Furthermore, geospatial information and technologies are particularly critical to strengthening urban and rural resilience, where economic, agricultural, and various social sectors intersect. This is particularly reflected through the mission of SDG-11 – to "Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable".
However, there is still a gap between the tremendous potential of these technologies and the world of environmental decision- and policy-makers.Not only can the immense realm of geospatial technologies seem daunting, but it is also difficult to keep up with the ever-evolving applications of geospatial technologies.
The “Introduction to Geospatial Technologies for Achieving SDGs – Building Resilience” workshop aims to address this gap by providing in-service education and professional training for decision-makers and practitioners to assist them in making better informed data-driven decisions. Furthermore, the workshop looks towards the future, engaging youth and our future leaders in the current practices of evidence-based decision-making.
The target group for this workshop includes professionals from national agencies and international organizations, relevant NGO representatives, and academia, both students and faculty. Within academia, priority will be given to graduate students in public policy and environmental management from the OSUN and CIVICA partner institutions.
This year’s workshop explores the use of geospatial technologies for building and improving the resilience of communities to disasters and climate change.Keynote speakers will give theoretical presentations and share their best-use practices of geospatial technologies, which will be followed by practical sessions on their application.
For more information on the workshop and application procedures, please click here.
