Description
NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are pleased to offer a FREE micro-course “Using Spatial Data for Biodiversity.” This course draws from and builds on the webinar series “Using the UN Biodiversity Lab to Support National Conservation and Sustainable Development Goals,” which took place between 24 March and 7 April 2020.
Global biodiversity-based uses of remote sensing are crucial for conservation action plans. Featuring the UN Biodiversity Lab, NASA-supported projects, and country case studies, this micro-course is designed to guide policymakers, technical experts, and other stakeholders to advance their use of spatial data and achieve their commitments to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda).
Learning objectives
By the time this micro-course is completed, you will be able to:
- Identify key global agreements on biodiversity and sustainable development
- Describe the value of spatial data for monitoring biodiversity conservation
- Explain how to overcome some of the common obstacles to using spatial data at the national level
- Use UN Biodiversity Lab to visualize spatial data, run analyses, and create maps in your region of interest
- Utilize case study examples from multiple countries as context for your work
Course topics
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Spatial Data and Policies for Biodiversity
- Lesson 2: UN Biodiversity Lab: Introduction and Training
- Lesson 3: How Countries are Using Spatial Data to Support Nature Conservation
Course completion requirements
To receive the certificate of course completion, participants must:
- Complete three online lessons
- Pass three quizzes
- Complete the course survey
Certificates of completion
In order for our site to issue the certificate, all the activities must be marked with green checkmarks. Once each activity in your course room contains a green checkmark, the certificate will be automatically generated and will become available for download in PDF format directly from this page.
Certificates of completion only indicate the completion of the training. They do not imply proficiency on the subject matter, nor should they be seen as a professional certification.
