Name: RCMRD International Conference (RIC2022)
Start: 05/09/2022 09:00 PM +00:00
End: 08/09/2022 08:00 PM +00:00

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION

FAHARI AVIATION/KENYA AIRWAYS

PASCO

The Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS) is mandated with the collection, storage, analysis, updating and dissemination of Geo-spatial data and information on natural resources and the environment to facilitate informed decision-making and policy formulation for sustainable utilization and management of these resources with the major aim of alleviating poverty and environmental management.
Data collected forms the basis for formulation of policies and development plans and help decision-making in various government ministries, and resource planning and management agencies.
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Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing(DRSRS)

Engineering and Land Survey and Administration

The Regional Resource Hub (RRH) is a knowledge hub for the Eastern and Southern African region that supports better decision making for fair and effective management and governance of protected and conserved areas. The Regional Resource Hub offers information management systems and tools, capacity building, knowledge sharing products and communication activities aiming to reinforce the management effectiveness and governance of protected areas and surrounding communities in Eastern and Southern Africa region.&nbsp;
The RRH is implemented by the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) programme. Its an initiative of the ACP Group of States financed by the European Union&rsquo;s 11th European Development Fund (EDF), jointly implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (JRC). <a href="https://esahub.rcmrd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read More</a>
<a href="https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2020-034-En.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report</a>

Regional Resource Hub

SERVIR, is a joint initiative of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), works in partnership with leading regional organizations worldwide to help developing countries use information provided by Earth observing satellites and geospatial technologies for managing climate risks and land use.&nbsp;
The overarching goal of the SERVIR project is to improve environmental management and resilience to climate change. With an eye toward this goal, the SERVIR project works to build the capacity of SERVIR regional hub institutions, governments and other key stakeholders to integrate earth observation information and geospatial technologies into environmental decision-making. <a href="http://servir.rcmrd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read More</a>
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SERVIR E&amp;SA works in the following areas:&nbsp;
1. &nbsp;Agriculture and Food Security ─ Rangeland Assessment and Monitoring Service, Regional Cropland Assessment and Monitoring Service, and Frost Monitoring and Forecasting Service&nbsp;
2. Land Use Land Cover &amp; Ecosystems ─ Ecological Modeling, and Land Use Land Cover and Change Mapping Service.&nbsp;
3. Water and Hydro-Climatic Disasters ─ Regional Stream Flow Monitoring and Forecasting Service, and Satellite-Based Water Quality Monitoring Service.&nbsp;
4. Weather and Climate ─ Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Assessments Service, and Enhancing Drought Resilience in East Africa Service.&nbsp;
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"Important links: <a href="https://apps.rcmrd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apps portal</a>, <a href="http://rcmrd.maps.arcgis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARCGIS MAPS</a>, <a href="http://tools.rcmrd.org/">Rangelands Decision Support Tool</a>, <a href="https://data.rcmrd.org/ewx-viewer/">EWX Viewer</a>, <a href="https://rcmrd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c954194840d74c48a760485fe00ffb1e">Land Cover Viewer</a>

SERVIR Eastern and Southern Africa 

AfriGEO is an initiative of the African community in GEO aimed at providing a coordination framework and platform for Africa&rsquo;s participation in GEO. In addition, it is a:
<ul>
<li>Pan African initiative to raise awareness and develop capacity on EO for governments, research organizations and the commercial sector;</li>
<li>Framework for strengthening partnerships and collaborations within Africa;</li>
<li>Gateway into Africa for international partners; and Support mechanism for the implementation of GEO objectives and programmes in Africa.</li>
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AfriGEO

The East and Southern Africa Forest Observatory (OFESA) aims at providing streamlined information on the trends and threats to forests in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and Uganda in order to support better decision-making to improve the management of forests.&nbsp;
Following an initial prototype phase (2017-2018), OFESA is now in a consolidation phase (2020-2022) which entails two activities: first, creating a coherent governance framework which incentivizes and enables participating countries to share, use and analyze data; and second, ensuring that countries and regional organizations are provided with the information they need when they need it. OFESA is jointly led by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD). This initiative is funded by the European Union. <a href="http://ofesa.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read More</a>

Forest Observatory of Eastern and Southern Africa (OFESA)

Consortium Name: Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Services: Land Degradation Monitoring and Assessment, Wetlands Monitoring and Assessment, Open Regional Reference Vector Database for Water and Agro-Ecological Zoning.
List of Partners:
<ul>
<li>Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI)&nbsp;Ethiopia Rwanda Water Resources Board Rwanda</li>
<li>Minist&egrave;re de l&rsquo;habitat de l&rsquo;urbanisme de l&rsquo;environnement (Dept. of the Environment) (MHUE) Djibouti Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS) Kenya</li>
<li>Department of GIS, Remote Sensing and Cartography, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) South Sudan</li>
<li>Ministry of Land, Water and Environment Eritrea</li>
<li>Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Uganda</li>
<li>Cellule Cartographie de la DATUH Comoros</li>
<li>Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resource (HCENR) Sudan</li>
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 Academia: Makerere University, Uganda (Academia) 
Private Sector: LocateIT, ESIPPS, GeoMIK Consultants and Geospatial Research International

RCMRD

RCTI is the training section of RCMRD, which is &nbsp;licensed by TVETA to offer Diploma and Certificate programs examined by KNEC in Geospatial courses and ICT. RCTI offers Diploma and Certificate courses in Land Survey, Cartography and GIS, Photogrammetry , Remote Sensing and Information Technology, all vailable on &nbsp;part time and full time basis. We are also licensed by ICDL and KASNEB to offer CPA, ATD and CAM courses.
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<a title="Regional Centre Training Institute" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKNtxvneAjY&amp;list=PL5NHPQVcCqPNp-mEc8cAnVFiSn8_V6zFM">Regional Centre Training Institute</a>

Regional Centre Training Institute (RCTI)

Digital Earth Africa works to improve the lives of people across the African continent by translating Earth observations into insights that support sustainable decision making about:
<ol>
<li>Water resources and flood risks</li>
<li>Agriculture and food security</li>
<li>Land degradation</li>
<li>Coastal erosion</li>
<li>Urbanisation</li>
</ol>
With free and rapid access to the data they need, policymakers, scientists, the private sector and civil society can innovate to address social, environmental and economic changes across the continent and respond effectively to the challenges of sustainable development.&nbsp;
Useful links: <a href="https://www.digitalearthafrica.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visit the DE Africa website</a> |<a href="https://maps.digitalearth.africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Explore the DE Africa Map</a> | <a href="https://sandbox.digitalearth.africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Discover the DE Africa Sandbox</a>

Digital Earth Africa

Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, offers the most powerful geospatial cloud available. Since 1969, Esri has helped customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Today, Esri software is deployed in more than 350,000 organizations including the world's largest cities, most national governments, 75 percent of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities.
With its pioneering commitment to geospatial information technology, Esri engineers the most advanced solutions for digital transformation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics.&nbsp;

ESRI

The Kenya Space Agency was established and mandated under the Kenya Space Agency Order of 2017 to coordinate, regulate and promote the development of the space sector, and to provide leadership and advisory in policy, legislation and programmes related to space sector. It promotes, coordinates and regulates space-related activities to enhance utilization of space technology for socio-economic development. Therefore, the Agency is expected to position the country to tap into regional and global opportunities including entering into bilateral and multilateral agreements. The Kenya Space Agency replaced the National Space Secretariat that was established via Gazette Notice No. 5563 of 5th June 2009.
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Mandate
Promote, Coordinate and Regulate space-related activities to enhance utilization of space technology for socioeconomic development.
 Vision
To be premier space agency in promotion of access and effective utilization of space economy for national sustainable development
 Mission
To coordinate, nurture and develop Kenya&rsquo;s space sector to maximize the utilization of space opportunities
 Key Deliverables
1. Strengthen the coordination of the Space Sector to increase its contribution to Kenya&rsquo;s socio-economic development. 2. Support the development of systems and applications to enhance the uptake and utilization of space derived data and information for decision making. 3. Develop and adopt requisite legislation in support of the growth of space sector and development of space related technologies. 4. Intensify capacity development and outreach programmes to increase the number of practitioners and inspire the next generation of professionals in the space sector.
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To access presentations for this booth, use this <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o4kd7d0tktYzBXcDe2RDwRHmWDruoEG2?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">link.</a>
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Kenya Space Agency

Keynote Address Topic 1:&nbsp; Earth Observation information in Agriculture and Food Distribution Systems. Speaker: &nbsp;Husna Mubarak, FAO , Kenya
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Keynote Address Topic 2: Drought is a global health crisis - Capitalism could be a surprising solution. Speaker: Prof. Evan Thomas, Director Mortenson Centre in Global Engineering University of Colorado Boulder.
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Keynote Address Topic 3:&nbsp; The role of Open Mapping for Smart and Sustainable Cities. Speaker: Monica NTHIGA, Open Mapping Hub - Eastern and Southern Africa
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MODERATOR: Lorien Innes, ESRI
VENUE: MAIN&nbsp; PLENARY TENT
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Keynote Addresses (Three)

HEALTH BREAK, EXHIBITIONS & POSTER SESSION

"Healthy, sustainable, and inclusive food systems are critical to achieving the world&rsquo;s development goals. Agricultural development is one of the most powerful tools to end extreme poverty, boost shared prosperity, and feed a projected 9.7 billion people by 2050. Growth in the agriculture sector is two to four times more effective in raising incomes among the poorest compared to other sectors "(World Bank, 2022). Earth Observation technologies have enabled precision agriculture and even much more, through the development of yield estimation methods, land agricultural potential, and models that promote efficient planning, monitoring of land productivity, and efficiency all along the agricultural value chain. Simple but pertinent decisions have to be made on planting (decisions on crop type and coverage), growing (tracking plant growth), and harvesting (yield predictions).
Session Outcomes: A working Group on Agriculture and Food Distribution Systems
Partner Session Lead: Digital Earth Africa and GMES Africa
Presentations:&nbsp;
1: Empowering national agencies with information for Agriculture, Food Security and Water: Authors Dr Kenneth Mubea, Zviko Mudimu, Moses Odeke, Dr Lisa Rebelo, Dr Cedric Jorand, Dr Lisa Hall, Dr Neil Lazarow.
 2:An Open-Source Framework for Crop Type Mapping in Africa. Authors: David Ongo, Julius Buyengo, Bako Mamane, Caitlin Adams, Meghan Halabisky, Fang Yuan,, Edward Boamah, Kenneth Mubea.
 3: Using machine learning and GIS to predict how climate change will impact global wheat suitability and food security. Author: Abigail Fitzgibbon.
 4: A Geospatial approach to enhance Food Security, Establish a Geospatial Infrastructure and Plan for the Future: Authors: Lorien Innes, Pauline Okeyo.
 5:ASSESSMENT OF VEGETATION LOSS IN ANAMBRA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF ANAMBRA STATE: THE NEED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.
 6:What Opportunities Does the Future Hold for Optimizing Agriculture and Climate Adaptation in Lower Eastern Kenya? Authors: Lilian Ndungu, Dr. J.B.K. Kiema, Dr. Ing. D. Siriba.
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MODERATOR: Vincent Imala &amp; Benson Kendiywo&nbsp;
VENUE: MAIN PLENARY TENT
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Thematic Area | Agriculture & Food Distribution Systems

The concern by various countries about the huge impacts that natural disasters have on societies is increasing. The destruction, loss of life and livelihoods has in the recent past led to an increased allocation of funds to building a resilient society. Technology to share information, predict and forecast such disasters like floods and tsunamis has also been improving and getting more efficient over time.&nbsp; The various aspects of risk knowledge, warning services on a sound scientific basis, communication and dissemination, and response capabilities are critical in putting in place an early warning system. Earth Observation technologies have enabled the development of risk profiling and pre-post analysis of hazards.
Session Outcomes: A working group on Early Warning and Disaster Preparedness
Partner Session Lead: Kenya Space Agency and Kenya Airways
Presentations:&nbsp;
1: Satellite Geodesy for Climatological Studies in Malawi: Authors: Robert Galatiya Suya, Charles Chisha Kapachika, John Bosco Ogwang Julliet Inyele.
 2: Satellite-Data Based System for Monitoring and Predicting Rangelands Quality, Quantity and Drought Status in Eastern and Southern Africa: Authors: Cecilia Masemola, Moses Cho, Viola Otieno, Robert Ohuru, Jane Bemigisha5, Henry Massa, and Eugene Kayijamahe.
 3: Assessment of spatio-temporal vegetation damage due to desert locust invasion: A case study of Turkana county, Kenya. Authors: Raphael Mongare; Elfatih Abdel-Rahman; Emily Kimathi; Bester Mudereri; Simon Onywere and Tonnang Henri.
 4: Optimizing GIS based landslide susceptiblity modeling using ANN. Author: Tsegaye Chalo.
 5: GIS solutions to support hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment for better community resilience. Authors: Rahim Dobariya and Olivier Cottray.
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MODERATOR: Denis Macharia
VENUE: Conference Room, Ground Floor, RCMRD Complex
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Thematic Area | Early Warning and Disaster Preparedness

LUNCH, EXHIBITIONS & POSTER SESSION

The demands of a growing global population with rapidly changing consumption patterns for food, mobility, and energy are exerting ever-increasing pressure on the Earth&rsquo;s ecosystems and their life-supporting services (European Environment Agency, 2015). Population growth, demand for food, and climate change are expected to create significant stress on the already limited resources, and therefore, this calls for a balance between development and the environment. Deforestation, wetlands destruction, human-wildlife conflicts, among other systems, are threatened by depletion and loss of biodiversity. The conservation of forest and coastal wetlands for infrastructural developments is the new normal, with less concern for alternatives on the same.
Session Outcomes: A Working group on Natural Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation
Partner Session Lead: BIOPAMA, DRSRS and OFESA
Presentations:
1: Effect of Leaf Phenology, Topography and Wind speed on Forest Canopy Height and Above Ground Biomass Estimation Using Optical UAV Data in Malawi&rsquo;s Miombo Woodlands. Authors: Henry Kadzuwa, Edward Missanjo.
 2: Impact of Climate Variation on Forest Vegetation Zones in Malawi. Authors: Dr. Edward Missanjo and Dr. Maggie Munthali.
 3: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Mitigation Measures within the Forestry and Other Land Use Subsector in Malawi. Authors: Dr. Edward Missanjo and Dr. Maggie Munthali.
 4: Mapping of Community-owned Fish Protected Areas for Enhanced Fish Diversity and community resilience in Lake Malawi. Authors: Salim M'balaka Maxon Ngochera Mexford Mulumpwa.
 5: ArcGIS Protected Area Management Solution: Addressing the Challenges of Monitoring Protected Areas. Authors: Michael Mole, Andrew Purdon &amp; Dr. Pieter Olivier.
 6: Monitoring forest loss using Sentinel 2 Geomedian and Water Observations from Space: Authos: Mawuli Gbekor, Edward Boamah, Adam Lewis, Chad Burton, Meghan Halabisky, Fang Yuan, Lisa Hall, Cedric Jorand, Kenneth Mubea, Joseph Tuyishimire, Zviko Mudimu.
 7: Influence of Built-up area on the Spatial-Temporal nature of the Urban Heat Island in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Author: Ritah Nakanjako.
 8:Integrated Solutions for Protected Area Management. Authors: David Gadsden, Pauline Okeyo.
 9: Exploring the Use of Earth Observation data for Air Pollution Monitoring in Kampala District, Uganda. Authors: Christine Atuhaire, Anthony Gidudu, Bainomugisha and Allan.
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MODERATOR: Merceline Ojwala &amp; Phoebe Oduor&nbsp;
VENUE: MAIN PLENARY TENT
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Thematic Area | Natural Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation

This session will introduce participants to the digital earth africa platforms.During the session participants will learn how to acess and manipulate DEA Analysis Ready Datasets. The participants will also learn how to visualize the datasets available. and eventually generate real time scenarios for their expertise.
Partner Session Lead: Digital Earth Africa
Session Outcomes:&nbsp;
Understand the Analysis Ready Digital Earth Africa Data,&nbsp;
Undertstand DEA cloud computing power,&nbsp;
Product sharing with the decison makers, report, entry to live sessions.
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MODERATOR: David Ongo
VENUE: B7, Training lab , 1st floor RCMRD complex
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RCMRD International Conference (RIC2022)

Agenda

Speakers1 Speakers

David Gadsden

Booth14 Booth

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION

FAHARI AVIATION/KENYA AIRWAYS

PASCO

Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing(DRSRS)

Engineering and Land Survey and Administration

Regional Resource Hub

SERVIR Eastern and Southern Africa

AfriGEO

Forest Observatory of Eastern and Southern Africa (OFESA)

RCMRD

Regional Centre Training Institute (RCTI)

Digital Earth Africa

ESRI

Kenya Space Agency

RCMRD International Conference (RIC2022)

Agenda

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David Gadsden

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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION

FAHARI AVIATION/KENYA AIRWAYS

PASCO

Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing(DRSRS)

Engineering and Land Survey and Administration

Regional Resource Hub

SERVIR Eastern and Southern Africa

AfriGEO

Forest Observatory of Eastern and Southern Africa (OFESA)

RCMRD

Regional Centre Training Institute (RCTI)

Digital Earth Africa

ESRI

Kenya Space Agency

Speakers1 Speakers

Booth14 Booth