In today’s rapidly evolving world, the need for effective disaster risk management and climate change adaptation has never been more crucial. The course ‘ICT and GIS Applied in the Management of Disaster Risk and Climate Change’ offers you a unique opportunity to harness cutting-edge technologies to tackle these global challenges. As the demand for skilled professionals in this sector continues to rise, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of IT, GIS, GPS, databases and telecommunications. You’ll gain proficiency in essential tools for collecting geolocated data and master QGIS Desktop to create impactful web geoservices. By learning to develop and analyse maps, layers and cartography, you’ll be equipped to produce detailed hazard, vulnerability and risk maps. This knowledge places you at the forefront of a growing field, where your expertise can drive meaningful change and open doors to a wealth of career opportunities.
ICT and GIS Applied to Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change
Risk and Disaster Management and Prevention
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand ICT and GIS concepts as they apply to disaster risk management.
- To use geospatial data collection tools effectively in projects.
- To become proficient in using QGIS to create and manage online geoservices.
- To create and interpret maps for hazard and risk analysis.
- To analyse GIS data in order to accurately assess vulnerability and risk.
- To apply GIS techniques to real-world disaster management scenarios.
- To integrate GIS technology with traditional disaster management methods.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO IT, GIS, GPS, DATABASES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Introduction to Information Technology and Technological Advances
Databases / DB, data storage, and database management systems.
GIS, GPS and Coordinate Systems
Using Google Earth Pro to Find Coordinates and Maps
The GPS Essentials app and how to collect data from GPS using Android smartphones.
UNIT 2. BASIC TOOLS FOR COLLECTING GEOLOCATED DATA IN A DATABASE
Creating a Data Collection Form: Recommendations for Designing Data Storage Structures
Kobotoolbox
Typeform
GISCLOUD
Fullcrum App
UNIT 3: THE QGIS DESKTOP TOOL AND THE CREATION OF WEB GEOSERVICES USING GEOSERVER.
QGIS Basic Tools (I)
QGIS Basic Tools (II)
What are WMS and WFS geoservices?
Creating WMS or WFS with Geoserver and their Applications (I)
Creating WMS or WFS with Geoserver and their Applications (II)
UNIT 4: CREATING MAPS. LAYERS, CARTOGRAPHY, LAND REGISTRY, CENSUS AND GIS ANALYSIS TO PRODUCE HAZARD, VULNERABILITY AND RISK MAPS
The Relationship between Risk Management, Land Registration, the Census and Cartography
Creating Maps of Urban Land Use and Critical Infrastructure.
Demonstration of GIS Analysis using QGIS and ArcGIS Desktop
Susceptibility, Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Maps: Differences, Map Types and Mapping Methodologies
Climate Models and Climate Trends
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