Training on GIS & Remote Sensing for Climate Change Adaptation & Monitoring
Build practical GIS and remote sensing skills to analyze climate data, assess vulnerability, and support climate adaptation initiatives.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
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 high-impact training course equips professionals with practical geospatial skills to support climate change adaptation, monitoring, and resilience planning. It focuses on using GIS and remote sensing technologies to generate actionable climate intelligence, assess risks, and track environmental change for informed decision-making.
Participants gain hands-on experience in climate data analysis, satellite imagery interpretation, vulnerability mapping, and early warning systems. The course emphasizes real-world applications across agriculture, water resources, ecosystems, and disaster risk management, supported by applied case studies and practical mapping exercises.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Climate change and environmental professionals
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GIS and remote sensing practitioners
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Agricultural, water, and natural resource officers
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NGOs and development practitioners
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Policy analysts, planners, and researchers
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Professionals involved in climate resilience projects
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Apply GIS and remote sensing tools for climate monitoring
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Analyze climate and environmental data for adaptation planning
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Develop climate risk and vulnerability maps
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Monitor land use, ecosystems, and climate impacts over time
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Support evidence-based climate adaptation decisions
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Climate Change and Geospatial Intelligence
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Climate change fundamentals and impacts
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Role of GIS and remote sensing in climate adaptation
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Climate data sources and spatial information systems
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Case Study:Geospatial analysis supporting climate adaptation planning
Module 2: GIS for Climate Risk and Vulnerability Analysis
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Spatial data management and mapping techniques
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Hazard, exposure, and vulnerability assessment
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Climate risk and hotspot mapping
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Case Study:GIS-based flood and drought risk mapping
Module 3: Remote Sensing for Climate and Environmental Monitoring
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Satellite imagery and sensor types
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Land use, vegetation, and environmental change detection
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Monitoring climate impacts on agriculture and ecosystems
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Case Study:Satellite-based monitoring of climate-induced land degradation
Module 4: Climate Analytics, Early Warning & Decision Support
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Climate indicators and trend analysis
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Early warning systems and spatial modeling
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Integrating GIS outputs into decision-making processes
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Case Study:GIS-enabled early warning systems for extreme climate events
Module 5: Adaptation Planning & Capstone Application
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Using GIS for climate adaptation planning and prioritization
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Communicating spatial climate data to stakeholders
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Capstone: Development of a GIS-based climate adaptation or monitoring plan
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Strengthened geospatial and climate analytics skills
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Improved ability to interpret and communicate climate data
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Increased confidence in supporting climate resilience initiatives
Organizational Impact
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Enhanced climate monitoring and reporting capacity
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Improved targeting of adaptation interventions
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Stronger data-driven planning and policy support
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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DakarNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dar es Salaam | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Nakuru | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Pretoria | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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