This training workshop is a result of the wind erosion modelling tool that was developed in 2020 by LocateIT  and later upgraded in 2021 (as part of Phase I of GMES and Africa Program). The project was implemented by LocateIT Limited through a contract with the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) under the GMES & Africa Programme, a joint initiative co-financed by the European Commission and the African Union Commission.

This training builds on Phase I of the education and capacity building activities, awareness raising, and communication activities organized previously by the RCMRD, Makerere University and other regional stakeholders in Partner Countries.

Objectives;

This training workshop aims to ;

To empower the participants on the introductory geographical information systems and remote sensing concepts and data usability 

Train and introduce the participants on the wind erosion modelling tools  

To train the staff on how to utilize the wind erosion modelling geoportal and plugin, insert / download data and perform various analysis. 

Date: 21st-23rd February 2023

Time :  2.00 pm to 4.30 pm (EAT)

Facilitator: LocateIT 

Venue: Online

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-ysrDIvH9cf9ZJZsn1TmtsPUeEQd3MR