Training on GIS and Remote Sensing for Climate Change Impact Analysis and Adaptation
Build practical skills in using spatial and satellite data to support climate resilience and policy development.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 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
This course equips participants with the technical skills and analytical tools to use GIS and Remote Sensing for understanding, modeling, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Participants will learn how to collect, process, and analyze geospatial data to assess environmental changes, identify vulnerable regions, and develop adaptation strategies. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, learners will explore the integration of spatial data with climate models to support data-driven decision-making and policy formulation.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Environmental Scientists and Climate Researchers
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GIS and Remote Sensing Professionals
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Disaster Risk Management and Climate Adaptation Officers
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Policy Analysts, Urban Planners, and Natural Resource Managers
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply GIS and remote sensing tools to analyze climate change indicators.
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Process satellite imagery to detect environmental and land cover changes.
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Integrate spatial data with climate models for risk and vulnerability mapping.
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Design and implement adaptation strategies based on geospatial insights.
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Communicate findings effectively to inform climate policy and planning.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Fundamentals of GIS, Remote Sensing, and Climate Systems
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Overview of GIS and remote sensing principles.
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Understanding the science of climate change and its global impacts.
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Types and sources of geospatial and climate data.
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Case Study: Mapping temperature anomalies using open-source satellite data.
Module 2: Data Acquisition, Preprocessing, and Integration
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Accessing and downloading satellite imagery (Landsat, MODIS, Sentinel).
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Image correction, georeferencing, and atmospheric adjustments.
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Combining remote sensing and in-situ climate data in GIS.
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Case Study: Integrating rainfall and vegetation data for drought analysis.
Module 3: Climate Change Impact Assessment Using GIS and Remote Sensing
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Land use/land cover change detection and trend analysis.
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Modeling temperature and precipitation variability.
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Spatial assessment of climate-related hazards (floods, droughts, heatwaves).
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Case Study: Evaluating deforestation and its climate impact using time-series analysis.
Module 4: Vulnerability and Risk Mapping for Adaptation Planning
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Frameworks for vulnerability and exposure assessment.
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Mapping socio-economic and environmental vulnerability indicators.
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Prioritizing adaptation interventions through spatial modeling.
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Case Study: Vulnerability mapping for agricultural adaptation planning.
Module 5: Developing Climate Adaptation Strategies and Reporting
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Translating geospatial analysis into policy and adaptation planning.
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Reporting and visualization of climate data for decision support.
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Designing early warning systems using GIS tools.
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Case Study: Using GIS to guide climate-resilient urban infrastructure planning.
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Strengthens institutional capacity for climate monitoring and adaptation planning.
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Enhances the use of spatial data in climate policy and risk assessment.
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Improves decision-making through evidence-based environmental analysis.
Individual Impact
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Builds advanced skills in climate-related GIS and remote sensing applications.
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Enables professionals to analyze climate impacts using geospatial data.
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Increases capability to support sustainable adaptation and mitigation initiatives.
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 |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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