COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 20 – 31 Jan 2025 | 14 – 25 Apr 2025 | 14 – 25 Jul 2025 | 13 – 24 Oct 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This two-week intensive course provides participants with essential tools and techniques for the effective management of biodiversity through the use of modern information technologies. The course emphasizes the role of data, digital tools, and geographic information systems (GIS) in monitoring, managing, and preserving biodiversity. It covers methods for data collection, analysis, and the integration of information systems that support sustainable management decisions.
Participants will learn how to leverage information technologies to track biodiversity trends, assess environmental risks, and create data-driven solutions for conservation efforts. Case studies, hands-on activities, and real-world applications will guide the learning process, providing practical knowledge for implementing sustainable biodiversity management strategies in various sectors.

TARGET GROUP

This course is aimed at:
•    Environmental professionals working in conservation, wildlife management, and biodiversity planning.
•    Government and non-governmental organization (NGO) staff involved in environmental protection and policy development.
•    Academics and researchers interested in the intersection of technology, biodiversity, and sustainable development.
•    Individuals from industries that are involved in land management, agriculture, forestry, or natural resource management with an interest in biodiversity conservation.

No prior experience with information technology or biodiversity management is required, but a basic understanding of environmental science and/or conservation principles would be beneficial.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to Biodiversity Management & Data Tools
•    Introduction to Biodiversity and Sustainability
•    Introduction to Information Tools
•    GIS for Biodiversity Monitoring
•    Remote Sensing and Data Collection
•    Data Management and Integration

Applied Biodiversity Management with Information Tools
•    Biodiversity Threats and Risk Assessment
•    Biodiversity Indicators and Monitoring Systems
•    Decision Support Systems for Biodiversity Management
•    Policy, Communication, and Stakeholder Engagement
•    Course Wrap-Up & Final Project Presentations


REGISTRATION

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
    Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
    Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
    We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.