Events
Après la première étape du Salon des sciences, technologies et innovations environnementales dans le Bassin du Congo qui s’est déroulée du 26 au 28 novembre 2024 à Kinshasa, la seconde et dernière étape se tiendra à Yaoundé, au Palais des Congrès, du 18 au 20 février 2025.
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🌐 Energy Modelling Platform for Africa (EMP-A) 2025
📆 Date : 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟭 – 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 [Week 1: online, Weeks 2 & 3: in-person]
📍 Where : United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Find out details and apply here https://climatecompatiblegrowth.com/emp-a-2025/
🌐 State of the Map 2024
📆 Date : September 6 – 8, 2024
📍 Where : Nairobi, Kenya
State of the Map is the annual event for all mappers and OpenStreetMap users. In 2024 the State of the Map conference will be taking place in Nairobi, Kenya and online. It will be a three day conference packed with talks, workshops, discussion rounds and more.
🌐 Formation en Gestion des Données Urbaines
📆 Date : 15 au 19 Avril, 2024
📍 Lieu : Douala, Cameroun
Découvrez l’Avenir de la Gestion Urbaine avec notre Programme Unique !
🔍 Plongez dans le monde dynamique de la Gestion des Données Urbaines lors de notre formation hybride à Douala. Développez des compétences essentielles avec des experts reconnus, combinant théorie et pratique pour une expérience d’apprentissage immersive.
Points Forts :
📈 Théorie et Pratique : Fusionnez connaissances théoriques et ateliers pratiques pour une compréhension approfondie.
Guidance d’Experts : Des spécialistes renommés vous accompagnent tout au long du programme.
🌍 Application Réelle : Explorez des études de cas concrets, de la mobilité urbaine à l’analyse spatio-temporelle des inondations.
Vous pouvez, tous et toutes, d’ores et déjà envoyer vos postulations à formations at africancitieslab.org (avec CV, preuves de réussite du cours [certificat], lettre de motivation) et nous reviendrons vers vous au moment opportun.
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Energy Modelling Platform for Africa (EMP-A) 2024
This is the fifth round of the Energy Modelling Platform for Africa (EMP-A), which started in 2018 and aims to transfer skills in models and tools for energy planning needs.
There is no fee to attend; however, competition for space is high, and space is limited. Funding is also available for flights and accommodation.
EMP-A 2024 will take place from 13 May to 31 May 2024 and is an in-person event (the first week is online only), taking place at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration).
🌐 Deforestation Alerts and Mangroves Mapping and Monitoring Workshop
📆 Date : February 21 – 29, 2024
📍 Place : Libreville, Gabon
OBJECTIVES
The workshop will be divided into two thematic areas:
- Deforestation alerts: February 21 – 23, 2024
- Mangroves Mapping and Monitoring: February 26 – 29, 2024
The deforestation alerts workshop has the following objectives:
- Identify key stakeholders who would benefit from deforestation alerts, such as local communities, governments, and conservation organizations.
- Develop a work plan that outlines the objectives for a deforestation alert system, identifying the best available deforestation alert methods for each country.
- Showcase successful case studies of alerts generated in-house.
- Discuss the value of deforestation alerts within carbon emission reporting forums, land management, and law enforcement.
- Showcase different operational and research-stage alert methodologies that use data from one or multiple sensors.
The mangroves mapping and monitoring workshop has the following objectives:
- To provide guidance on mangroves classification for reporting forums (REDD+, blue carbon and greenhouse gas inventory).
- To showcase the latest methods in mangrove mapping and carbon estimation, including hands-on remote sensing exercises and field data collection.
- To emphasize how mapping and field inventories complement one another, since REDD+ programs need to (a) identify the geographic extent of mangrove forests, and (b) estimate carbon stocks per hectare (i.e., emissions factors) to estimate carbon emissions from land-use changes.
🌐 Call for Applications NELGA Research Communication Workshop
We are excited to share with you the Call for Applications for an upcoming workshop on NELGA Research Communication. This workshop aims to improve the visibility and accessibility of NELGA’s research findings, ultimately promoting better cooperation between research and policy.
The workshop agenda includes engaging presentations, case studies, and interactive sessions that delve into the practical aspects of land governance in Africa. Expert speakers and facilitators will be on hand to share invaluable tools and strategies for effectively communicating research findings. Participants will also receive access to personalised coaching and mentorship sessions following the workshop.
📍3-day physical Workshop between February – March 2024 (TBC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (TBC)
Please see more information attached and follow the Link for the Application Form here.
🌐 GFOI Information Exchange
We are pleased to announce the dates and registration details for the upcoming Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI) Information Exchanges for all three of the major tropical forest regions of the world
- Please register for the Asia-Pacific session here, occurring Tuesday, 23 January 2024 at 10:00am Central Europe Time (UTC+1).
- Please register for the Africa session here, occurring Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 13:00 Central Europe Time (UTC+1).
- Please register for the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) session here, occurring Tuesday, 6 February 2024 at 14:00 Central Europe Time (UTC+1).
🌐 GIS support for microplanning in the health sector
Use geospatial data and technologies to reach more people in need of immunisation and related services
Training programme is hosted on GRID3’s learning platform (or learning management system – LMS)
Explore more at learn.grid3.org
Key Details
▪ Self-enrolment: from 22 November 2023
▪ Office hours: Optional Zoom sessions – connect with this link, at these times : Fri 24 Nov, 12:00 GMT | Tues 5 Dec, 12:00 GMT
▪ Commitment: 4 – 8 hours learning, over 3 weeks
▪ Method: Self-paced learning, with trainer support
▪ Location: Online at learn.grid3.org
▪ Cost: FREE!
▪ Level: Intermediate (see below for requirements)
▪ Outcome: GRID3 certificate awarded (on successful completion)
State of the Map SotM Africa 2023📣
Open Mapping as a support tool for Local Development in Africa.
The State of the Map Africa (SotM Africa) is a bi-annual regional conference that celebrates the culture of open mapping, open data, GIS and its impact across Africa. The first SotM Africa conference was hosted by the OSM community in Uganda in 2017.
This year’s conference in Yaounde, Cameroon will continue to build on the strategy envisioned for OpenStreetMap in Africa as a renewed, strong, and growing network, and as part of the global OpenStreetMap and Open GIS movement.
📅 Date: 30th Nov. – 2nd Dec., 2023
📍 Location : Yaounde, Cameroon
Next Rethinking Transport Lab Open for Applications! 📣
We are glad to announce the official opening of the 2nd call for participants for our #RethinkingTransport Labs – Connecting Minds for African Solutions.
This time we will focus on #JustMobility in Urban and Rural Areas.
📅 Lab Date: February 26 – March 1, 2024
📍 Location: Cape Town, South Africa (tbc)
📝 More information and Application: here (https://lnkd.in/d3uFcFT2) !
🕒 Deadline: 19 November 2023 (11:59pm UTC)
What do they offer?
This initiative is for young professionals from Africa, and it’s designed to foster collaboration and innovation among various stakeholders for a socially just mobility in Africa.
❓Are you a young professional from Africa?
➡ Consider to apply!
❓Do you know someone who might be a good candidate?
➡ Re-post and share this announcement with your networks.
RE4AFAGRI, IIASA and World Resources Institute (WRI) joint Workshops📣
Joint Workshops on tools for planning, scenarios and policy analysis of the water-energy-land nexus for equitable development in rural Africa.
RE4AFAGRI project and World Resources Institute (WRI) are organizing a series of capacity building activities to support African researchers, analysts and policy makers on a range of topics relating to the water-energy-land nexus and rural development.
Workshop coordination and hosting – IIASA & WRI
Funding support, gratefully acknowledged – European Commission, IIASA, WRI, World Bank Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP), Science Granting Councils Initiative, South Africa National Research Foundation, Ethiopian Ministry Science & Technology, Kenya National Research Fund, National Science and Technology Council
Workshop and training course delivery – IIASA, WRI, World Bank ESMAP, University of Cape Town, Politecnico di Torino
📅 Date: 16-20th October 2023
📍 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
📝 More information and Application: here (https://shorturl.at/kANU6) !
🕒 Deadline: The application and registration are now closed.
Joint Summer School on Modelling Tools for Sustainable Development 2023 📣
The Summer School is split into two parts:
(1) you will be trained in the tool you applied for, or further build your skills based on what you learnt in the Open University courses will be expanded upon;
(2) you will use your new skills to conduct analyses on country-specific case studies, with assistance being provided from trainers. You will receive an ICTP certificate on attendance and successful completion of the Summer School (obtained after attending the Summer School).
Tracks:
– OnSSET/The Global Electrification Platform
– Energy and Flexibility Modelling: OSeMOSYS & FlexTool
– Financial Analysis of Power Sector Projects using the FinPlan Model
– Energy demand assessment and scenarios: MAED and EBS tools
– Introduction to CLEWs
– Energy Access Explorer: A Data-driven, Integrated and Inclusive Approach to Planning for Achieving Universal Access to Energy for Equitable Development
– The Net Zero Playbook
– Geospatial data, best practices for collection and management
– Input-Output-based Life-Cycle Assessment with MARIO
– Geospatial Clean Cooking access modelling, using OnStove
📅 Date : Online – 26th June to 30th of June, 2023 – Inperson – Hybrid, July 3 to July 13 , 2023
📍 Location: Trieste, Italy
📝 More information and Application: here (https://shorturl.at/uAFMX) !
🕒 Deadline: applicants to attend in person is 12 May 2023; deadline for applicants to attend online is 2 June 2023. The application and registration are now closed.
Energy Modelling Platform for Africa (EMP-A)
The main objective of the EMP-A 2023 is to contribute to creating optimised investments for the energy transition in Africa to meet the continent’s growing demand for low-carbon, inclusive, and climate-resilient development pathways whilst accessing its large resource base. It is an excellent opportunity to acquire free training, access to discussion forums, and coaching skills in models and tools for energy planning needs.
EMP-A 2023 will take place from 11th April to 28th April 2023 and is a hybrid event (online and at the University of Namibia). In person training will occur from April 17th – April 28th.
Funding may be available for accommodation and flights to Namibia for successful applicants who apply before the 17th February.
