Training on Environmental & Natural Resource GIS
Learn Environmental & Natural Resource GIS for mapping, spatial analysis, conservation, climate change monitoring, land management, and sustainable development.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
10 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become essential tools for environmental management, natural resource planning, conservation, and sustainable development. This course equips participants with practical skills in geospatial data collection, analysis, mapping, and visualization to support evidence-based decision-making in environmental and natural resource management.
Through hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and practical applications, participants will learn how to utilize GIS technologies for environmental monitoring, land use planning, biodiversity conservation, water resource management, forestry, climate change analysis, and ecosystem assessment. The course combines technical GIS competencies with environmental management principles to enhance resource sustainability and informed policy development.
Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend:
- Environmental Officers
- Natural Resource Managers
- GIS Analysts and Technicians
- Forestry Officers
- Water Resource Specialists
- Conservation Practitioners
- Urban and Regional Planners
- Researchers and Academics
- NGOs and Development Practitioners
- Government Environmental Agencies
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand GIS concepts and applications in environmental and natural resource management.
- Collect, manage, and analyze environmental geospatial data.
- Develop maps and spatial models for resource planning and monitoring.
- Apply GIS tools to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management.
- Utilize GIS for water, forestry, land use, and climate change analysis.
- Support environmental decision-making through spatial analysis and visualization.
- Develop GIS-based solutions for sustainable natural resource management.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Environmental & Natural Resource GIS
- Fundamentals of GIS and spatial data
- GIS applications in environmental management
- Coordinate systems and map projections
- Environmental data sources
- GIS software and tools overview
- Case Study: Using GIS to support environmental planning initiatives.
- Practical Exercise: Create and manage a basic environmental GIS project.
Module 2: Geospatial Data Collection & Management
- GPS and field data collection
- Remote sensing fundamentals
- Environmental data acquisition
- Data quality assurance
- Geospatial database management
- Case Study: Building environmental databases for resource management.
- Practical Exercise: Collect and organize environmental spatial datasets.
Module 3: Environmental Mapping & Spatial Analysis
- Thematic mapping techniques
- Spatial queries and analysis
- Overlay and buffer analysis
- Terrain and elevation modeling
- Environmental risk mapping
- Case Study: Identifying environmentally sensitive areas using GIS.
- Practical Exercise: Conduct spatial analysis for environmental assessment.
Module 4: Land Use & Land Cover Analysis
- Land use and land cover classification
- Change detection analysis
- Urban expansion monitoring
- Land degradation assessment
- Sustainable land management planning
- Case Study: Monitoring land use changes using GIS and satellite imagery.
- Practical Exercise: Analyze land cover changes over time.
Module 5: Water Resources GIS Applications
- Watershed mapping and analysis
- Hydrological modeling
- Water quality monitoring
- Flood risk mapping
- Water resource planning
- Case Study: GIS-based watershed management and flood mitigation.
- Practical Exercise: Develop a watershed analysis model.
Module 6: Forestry & Biodiversity Conservation GIS
- Forest resource mapping
- Habitat suitability analysis
- Biodiversity monitoring
- Protected area management
- Wildlife corridor planning
- Case Study: GIS for biodiversity conservation and habitat protection.
- Practical Exercise: Create a biodiversity conservation map and analysis report.
Module 7: Climate Change & Environmental Monitoring
- Climate change mapping and analysis
- Environmental indicators and monitoring
- Carbon stock assessment
- Disaster risk mapping
- Climate resilience planning
- Case Study: GIS applications in climate adaptation and mitigation.
- Practical Exercise: Map climate vulnerability and environmental risks.
Module 8: Remote Sensing for Natural Resource Management
- Satellite imagery interpretation
- Image processing techniques
- Vegetation and environmental indices
- Resource monitoring using remote sensing
- Integrating GIS and remote sensing
- Case Study: Monitoring forest cover and ecosystem health using satellite data.
- Practical Exercise: Analyze satellite imagery for environmental assessment.
Module 9: GIS for Environmental Policy & Decision Support
- Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
- Spatial decision support systems
- Environmental reporting and dashboards
- Stakeholder communication through maps
- GIS in policy development
- Case Study: Supporting environmental policy through spatial evidence.
- Practical Exercise: Develop an environmental decision-support dashboard.
Module 10: Environmental GIS Project Development & Action Planning
- GIS project planning and implementation
- Data visualization and reporting
- Environmental project management
- Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Developing GIS action plans
- Case Study: Successful GIS implementation for environmental management.
- Practical Exercise: Develop and present an Environmental & Natural Resource GIS Project Plan.
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
- Apply GIS tools to environmental and resource management challenges.
- Improve spatial analysis and environmental monitoring skills.
- Produce professional maps and geospatial reports.
- Strengthen data-driven environmental decision-making capabilities.
Organizational Impact
- Improved environmental planning and resource management.
- Enhanced monitoring and conservation of natural resources.
- Better-informed policy and development decisions.
- Increased efficiency in environmental data management and reporting.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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