Ecological Monitoring for Development Interventions

A 4-day residential certificate course at Azim Premji University | Apply Now Dates: September 17-20, 2024
Ecological Monitoring for Development Interventions
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Registration Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9w0QC8wF3e-sBg0Ky1N-VgeIjrHt0di15qns7H0BEenJjNw/viewform

One of the most pressing issues confronting society today is climate change and although it is now a familiar term, it is often confused with other kinds of ecological changes. In addition, most policy discussions on climate impacts acknowledge that we lack information at scales less than the level of the state, for example at the district, block or cluster levels. Since climate change significantly impacts livelihoods, human and ecological health, this absence of baseline data at finer scales becomes a barrier to designing suitable mitigation and adaptation measures. Therefore, obtaining this information at smaller spatial scales is important.

4‑day residential workshop aims to bridge the knowledge and skill gap in ground-level assessment and monitoring of ecological parameters of natural resources. The workshop will provide a foundational understanding of how to identify the ecological settings in which your project is located, as well as how to monitor certain key variables and use this information to tweak a project. In other words, this workshop will enable participants to integrate ecological considerations into the design and implementation of their development projects. It will focus on simple, low-cost field and lab techniques that can be used for ecological monitoring and the scope for community participation in these activities.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain how ecological monitoring can add value to development interventions
  • Gather baseline data on weather, soil, water and vegetation
  • Carry out simple analysis and interpretation of the baseline data

Who should attend?

The workshop is designed for development professionals who are interested in learning basic ecological field techniques. It will be particularly useful for those working on sustainable livelihoods, integrated conservation-development and climate change adaptation projects. Candidates must have working knowledge of Excel (how to make tables and graphs) and English. They will need to bring their own laptop.

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https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/certificate-courses/ecological-monitoring-for-development-interventions

https://cdn.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/media/resources/Brochure-2024/Ecological-monitoring-_sep_2024.pdf

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Go to the profile of Dauson Angelo Msumange
3 months ago

Hi @Loretta Andrade ,
I would like to know if course fees for the upcoming Ecological Monitoring for Development Interventions are fully funded.

Kind regards

Dauson

Go to the profile of Loretta Andrade
3 months ago

Hi @Dauson Angelo Msumange 

Thank you for reaching out. This program is not a full funded event.

The details of fees in INR is indicated in the Registration Form for your kind reference.

This is a Residential based program in Bangalore. 

For any further inquiries, I encourage you to reach out to the faculty at outreach@​apu.​edu.​in and I am sure they will be able to assist you further.

Best regards,

Loretta Andrade

CC: @Thirza Loffeld FYI

Go to the profile of Arifa Sohail
3 months ago

Hi, I would like to inquire if the mode of this training is online?

Go to the profile of Loretta Andrade
3 months ago

Hi @Arifa Sohail 

Thank you for your inquiry.

Kindly review the second paragraph which clearly indicates that it is a 4-DAY RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOP.

Allow me to add that this is a Paid Workshop. Kindly refer to the details of the fees in the google doc registration form.

I encourage you to reach out to outreach@​apu.​edu.​in the organizers who can answer any further questions.

Best regards,

Loretta Andrade

PS: I am NOT connected with this Workshop of University in any way. I received an email and felt encouraged to share with our WildHub Community. Kindly stay tuned for further events that might be Virtual/Online and Free.

CC: @Thirza Loffeld for information