Training programme for the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on methods and tools for mapping and remote sensing data

The first of a series of three webinars have taken place on mapping and remote sensing data interpretation. The training  was organized together with partners on 15-16 and 27-28 September 2021, as part of the core capacity building activities that are being carried out by a UNEP project funded by the Russian Federation. The online training was organized by the Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Science , with technical support from the National Research University “Higher School of Economics”.

The objective of the training was to introduce the participants to the principles and tools for identifying different processes, and to provide them skills for GIS-mapping and digital processing of remote sensing data. During the four-day course, participants learnt what natural processes and human activities can be indicated using digital elevation models and remote sensing data; methods and tools for recognizing and mapping processes; how to obtain, process and applicate satellite imagery data; as well as  how to perform real-time mapping and how to share the obtained data.

The training was organized in the form of introductory lectures and practical sessions. The introductory lectures covered the basic methods and tools, including access to data and archives. Training included practical exercises in GIS use, digital image processing, thematic mapping and data dissemination to the public. The workshop also aimed at consolidating the knowledge gained, discussing the results, and creating maps.