SERVIR

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Ongoing Events

Production workshop on development of national land cover data for Afghanistan

18 Nov, 2019 - 22 Nov, 2019

ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal

Land cover assessment and consideration of its dynamics can underpin sustainable natural resources management, environmental protection, and food security. During multiple stakeholder consultations carried out by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) under its SERVIR Hindu Kush Himalaya (SERVIR-HKH) Initiative, stakeholders identified the need for a land cover monitoring system that produces high-quality land cover maps using a consistent regional classification scheme compatible with national needs.

Stakeholder consultation workshop on SERVIR-HKH early warning systems for flood and extreme weather: Achievements and way forward

24 Oct, 2019

ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal

SERVIR connects space to village by helping developing countries use satellite data to address challenges in food security, water resources, weather and climate, land use, and natural disasters.

Regional knowledge forum on early warning for floods and high-impact weather events

22 Oct, 2019 - 23 Oct, 2019

ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal

Water-and weather-related disasters result in the loss of life and billions of dollars annually, a problem that demands an all-hands-on-deck approach from the broad hydrological and meteorological scientific community in partnership with water and disaster management communities.

Training on Earth observation and climate data analysis for agricultural drought monitoring

23 Sep, 2019 - 27 Sep, 2019

ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal

ICIMOD, through its SERVIR Hindu Kush Himalaya (SERVIR-HKH) Initiative, is collaborating with global institutions and government line agencies in its regional member countries to promote the effective use of Earth observation for sustainable climate services. The goal is to facilitate better agriculture advisory services and adaptation policies in the region.

National consultation workshop on SERVIR-HKH strategy (2020–2025) and future partnerships

27 Aug, 2019

ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal

A joint development initiative of NASA and USAID, SERVIR works in partnership with leading regional organizations worldwide to help developing countries use information provided by Earth observation satellites and geospatial technologies on key thematic areas of food security and agriculture; water resources and hydro-climatic disasters; land cover/land use change and ecosystems; and weather and climate services.

Progress review of annual land cover maps of Nepal (2000–2018): Data pre-release for open review

23 Aug, 2019

Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu, Nepal

Nepal’s forestry sector prioritizes reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) and associated activities.

SAARC regional training workshop on Earth observation and climate data analysis for agricultural drought monitoring in South Asia

29 Jul, 2019 - 01 Aug, 2019

Islamabad, Pakistan

ICIMOD is collaborating with meteorological and agricultural institutions in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) through its SERVIR Hindu Kush Himalaya (SERVIR-HKH) and Climate Services for Resilient Development ( CSRD ) Initiatives to establish agricultural drought monitoring and early warning systems.

Training workshop on Earth observation and geospatial technologies for water resources management in Afghanistan

28 Jul, 2019 - 07 Aug, 2019

Faculty of Engineering, Nangarhar University, Afghanistan

ICIMOD in partnership with the Faculty of Engineering, Nangarhar University, is conducting a training workshop on the use of Earth observation and geospatial technologies for water resources management in Afghanistan from 28 July to 7 August 2019.

Training of trainers workshop on synthetic aperture radar and Google Earth Engine

15 Jul, 2019 - 19 Jul, 2019

Pokhara, Nepal

ICIMOD will conduct a five-day training event on “Training of trainers on synthetic aperture radar and Google Earth Engine” in Pokhara, Nepal, from 15 to 19 July 2019. Through this training course, ICIMOD aims to strengthen the competencies of key academic partners in Nepal in the use of cloud computing technology, SAR data, and related applications.

Connecting space to village: Training teachers to disseminate EO & GIT knowledge

08 Jul, 2019 - 12 Jul, 2019

ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal

The rapid penetration of Earth observation (EO) and geospatial information technology (GIT) across various disciplines has enabled its widespread adoption in planning sectors, resource management, and sustainable development.

Empowering Women in Geospatial Information Technology 2019

25 Jun, 2019 - 28 Jun, 2019

ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal

Frequent disruptive innovations in the fields of Earth observation (EO) and geospatial information technology (GIT) are creating more opportunities in the fields of spatial sciences, natural resource management, landscape mapping, smart planning, and decision making.